A beautiful year with a mild winter and a gentle spring to offer us exceptional 2020 primeurs.
A few days of rain, quite regular during the year, allowed the vine not to suffer during the summer. The summer was beautiful, dry and hot. A few thunderstorms in mid-August helped stem the water stress and the vines were able to flourish in good conditions.
Optimal weather conditions for the vegetative cycle of the vine. A beautiful flowering and a beautiful veraison with the best conditions.
The berries have reached maturity. Homogeneity of the maturity of the grapes on the vineyard: small berries but with ripe pips (aromas of hazelnuts and roasted almonds) and very ripe skins (aromas of raspberries and spices).
The sanitary state is irreproachable throughout the process and the grapes gorge themselves with sugar while benefiting from a regular maturation until the end.
Ideal conditions for an exceptional 2020 primeur:
Château Balestard La Tonnelle
The harvest began on September 16 and ended on September 30. Early harvest this year due to weather conditions.
Grape varieties
- Merlot: 75% of the total
- Cabernet Franc: 10% of the total
- Cabernet Sauvignon: 15% of the total
Tasting note
- Color: Beautiful ruby color with a purple border
- Nose: pronounced intensity, with aromas of black fruits (blackcurrant, ripe, wood fruits) with mineral, peppery and chalky notes.
- In the mouth: beautiful concentration of black fruits (blackcurrant, ripe, wood fruits), dense and suave, with a beautiful freshness in the mouth. The tannins are tight and elegant.
- Finish: long, generous and powerful
Château Cap de Mourlin
The harvest began on September 16 and ended on September 30. Early harvest this year due to weather conditions.
Grape varieties
- Merlot: 65% of the total
- Cabernet Franc: 25%.
- Cabernet Sauvignon: 10% of the total
Tasting note
- Color: Beautiful deep purple
- Nose: pronounced intensity, with aromas of black fruits (blackcurrant, ripe, wood fruits) with peppery notes
- In the mouth: beautiful generosity of fresh black fruits (blackcurrant, ripe, wood fruits), note of liquorice, with a beautiful freshness in mouth. The tannins are coated.
- Finish: long and elegant.
Château Roudier
The harvest began on September 21 and ended on September 30. Early harvest this year due to weather conditions.
Grape varieties
- Merlot: 70% of the total
- Cabernet Franc: 27%.
- Cabernet Sauvignon: 3%.
Tasting note
- Robe: Beautiful garnet color with a purple border
- Nose: medium intensity with aromas of black fruits (blackcurrant, ripe, wood fruits) and red fruits (strawberry, raspberry, cherry) with peppery notes.
- In the mouth: full-bodied and fleshy wine with notes of black fruit (blackcurrant, blackberry, berry), and red fruit (strawberry, raspberry, cherry) and crisp tannins with a nice salivation
- Finish: airy and spicy
Tasting notes Green Wine of Primeurs 2020 of Capdemourlin Vineyards
Château Balestard la Tonnelle 17,25 95/100
The nose is aromatic, racy and offers richness (in elegance), a certain controlled power and a fine intensity. We find notes of wild blackberry, crushed wild strawberry and more lightly of bright blue berries associated with touches of licorice, tonka bean, caramelization as well as a touch of graphite and a very discreet hint of sense of place (local biotope).
The palate is fruity and offers creaminess, juiciness, good definition, compactness/density, greediness as well as good definition, multi-layered (requires patience/work), some tension, precision, fine richness and suavity.
On the palate this wine expresses notes of creamy wild blackberry, pulpy/juicy blackcurrant and more lightly violet combined with hints of licorice/zan, sweet blond tobacco, fine points of toasted hazelnut and sweet spices. The tannins are precise, structuring
Château Cap de Mourlin 17.25 94/95
The nose is fruity and offers elegance, intensity, power (with finesse) and depth. We find notes of bright boysenberry, blackcurrant and more slightly violet associated with small touches of bright wild strawberry, star anise, caramelization and a discreet touch of pepper.
The mouth offers juiciness, freshness, creaminess, a nice definition, straightness, a little tension, a good tannic structure, a very fine flowery character and mastered richness.
On the palate, this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackberry, creamy black currant and slightly creamy black plum combined with hints of blueberry, blue berry, zan and hints of caramelization, dark chocolate and a subtle hint of tobacco. Good length. An imperceptible hint of star anise on the finish/persistence.
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