2020 Château Puyblanquet, St Emilion, Bordeaux
Description
The 2020 vintage is the first under the Malet Roquefort family of La Gaffelière since repurchasing the property. The 19-hectare vineyard sits on a ridge of limestone and clay on the eastern side of the appellation. Vivid red fruits, violet and a touch of sweet spice make for a wonderfully fragrant nose. The palate is vibrant, concentrated and well-textured, with a racy acidity thanks to the limestone soils—certainly one of the best value wines of St Émilion.
Olly Hallworth, Buying Assistant, Berry Bros. & Rudd
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Colour
Red -
Sweetness
Dry -
Vintage
2020 -
Alcohol
14% -
Grape
Merlot,Cabernet Franc -
Body
Full Bodied -
Producer
Château Puyblanquet
Critics reviews
The 2020 Puyblanquet is an attractive, understated Saint-Émilion. Bright floral notes, spice and mocha open in the perfumed, expressive bouquet, give this lithe, articulate 2020 lovely definition. Understated and classy to the core, Puyblanquet has quite a bit to offer.
Drink 2025 - 2040
80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc.
Purple-crimson hue. Attractive fruit with a brush of toasted oak. Plump, round and juicy on the palate. Tannins are tidy and clean. Harmonious and balanced. It should be good value.
Drink 2023 - 2030
80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc.
This shows the aromas of ripe black cherries, mulberries, dark chocolate, liquorice, and crushed walnut. It is medium to full-bodied, dense, and velvety, with creamy tannins and a silky texture. The finish is polished.
Drink from 2025.
The first vintage under the Malet Roquefort family of Château La Gaffelière. The 19-hectare vineyard sits on a ridge of limestone and clay on the eastern side of the appellation.
Round and fresh, with some life in it; but is this one of Bordeaux's myriad bargains?
The 2020 Château Puyblanquet is up-front and fruit-loaded, with lots of darker berries, truffle, iron, and leafy herb notes to go with a medium to full-bodied style on the palate. It has ripe tannins, good balance, and shines for its fruit and length. I like it today and see no need to hold off, although it's going to keep for at least 8-10 years.
Drink 2023 - 2033
A blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc from the team at Gaffelière, the 2020 Puy-Blanquet exhibits aromas of sweet red berries, bay leaf, liquorice, and petals. It is followed by a medium to full-bodied, lively palate that's fine-boned, integrated, and mineral in profile.
Drink 2023 - 2035