The 2020 Soutard Cadet Bordeaux Blend is a notable offering from the Saint-Emilion sub-region in Bordeaux, France. This red wine, produced by Soutard Cadet, is composed of 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot, which is a new addition to the blend. It has an alcohol content of 15% and is aged for approximately 16 months in French oak barrels, with 70% being new oak.

The wine has received high praise from multiple reviewers. James Suckling awarded it a score of 94, describing it as "dark-fruited with notes of spice, dark chocolate, mocha, cedar and wet earth." He highlighted its "medium- to full-bodied" nature, "chocolaty texture," and "firm yet polished tannins," concluding that it is "structured and refined" with an "attractive and velvety" finish. Suckling suggests it will be best enjoyed after 2026.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gave the 2020 Soutard Cadet an impressive score range of 93-95+, noting its "opaque purple-black color" and powerful aroma profile which includes "blackberry preserves, blueberry pie, prunes, fruitcake, Indian spices, and garrigue." The review emphasized the wine's "rich, concentrated, full-bodied palate" and "juicy black fruits and exotic spices," supported by "firm, ripe, rounded tannins" and "tons of freshness."

Jeff Leve from The Wine Cellar Insider also rated the wine highly with a score of 95. He described it as "rich, unctuous, full-bodied and intense," with layers of "sweet, supple, polished, dark red fruits, chocolate and licorice." Leve praised its "intensity, freshness, length and hedonism," suggesting it is enjoyable from 2022 through 2045.

Jeb Dunnuck also awarded a 95, highlighting its "deep purple hue" and "medium to full-bodied, pure, seamless" profile. He noted the presence of "darker cherry and plum fruits," "nicely integrated background oak," "ultra-fine tannins," and "complex notes of smoked tobacco, graphite, and damp earth," predicting it will age well for 20-25 years.

Antonio Galloni of Vinous echoed the high praise with another 95 score, calling the 2020 Soutard Cadet "packed with super-ripe dark fruit, espresso, chocolate and sweet oak." He noted that while the wine is "not at all subtle," it is "gorgeous" and will benefit from a few years of aging to soften its "pretty imposing" tannins.

Overall, the 2020 Soutard Cadet is a highly acclaimed wine with a robust flavor profile, complex aromas, and significant aging potential.