This is a ripe blend of merlot and cabernet sauvignon from Cadillac, one of five appellations under the Côtes de...
WineAlign Premium Members have instant access to all critic reviews. New reviews of this wine by Megha Jandhyala S.J.D., DipWSET will appear 60 days after posting. Click here to become a Premium Member and see them now.Much like the '18, a bit of oak up front but the plummy fruit dominates the show. Very good concentration and complexity at this price point, with silky tannin on a lingering finish, Really good wine here. The '18 was a stellar value at $22, this '20 is $2 less. Will hold for a few years but also good to go now. Tasted Oct 2025.
Richly fragrant and inviting, with a medium-high to highly aromatic nose of lovely ripe dark fruits, blk chry, currant, cassis & wood spice aromas surrounding core of savoury earth & accented w/ graphite, mineral, and whiffs of rose floral. It's medium+ bodied and dry with ripe black cherry, currant, cassis, earthy, and graphite flavours in a well-balanced profile w/ crisp & juicy acidity. Accessible, medium-level tannins are well-structured and provide a nicely textured mouthfeel. Savoury w/ earthy & graphite notes linger on long, gently grippy finish. Tasted May 2025. Score: 90+ pts