“In short, 2020 is a great modern-day Bordeaux vintage. From the standpoint of both peaks and overall consistency, it surpasses 2018 and 2019. Time will tell how it ultimately stacks up to 2016 and 2015. Seen through the lens of other relatively recent important vintages such as 2010, 2009 and 2005, 2020 is far more interesting. The wines are less extracted, more vibrant and, frankly, much more fun to drink.” Antonio Galloni – Vinous Media
“At the top of the pyramid, everything is rosy after three lauded vintages on the trot, though I have reservations about the 2018s that generally do not possess the freshness of 2019 or 2020. Whether you are seeking a decent bottle of claret to quaff after a hard day at work or a First Growth to lay down for your kids, the 2020 vintage has something to offer. The pandemic might have threatened humanity, but as it turned out, it posed no threat to the quality of Bordeaux that year. Neal Martin – Vinous Media
“It almost seems hard to remember what took place in 2020 in Bordeaux after all that’s happened over the last three years as well as the recent excitement over 2022 en primeur, or futures. Yet if you buy or drink a bottle of top-rated 2020 Bordeaux, you are going to be more than happy. In fact, you most likely will be elated.” James Suckling – jamessuckling.com
“2020 is the great classic of today,” “You feel the power, the future, and the great classic, but you don’t feel the potential [even though it is there]. It’s slightly hidden.” Eric Kohler – Technical Director, Chateau Lafite-Rothschild
