Bordeaux 2020 Value Picks & Hidden Gems

This case really shows off the breadth of quality available from across Bordeaux, with two excellent 93+ point wines from Saint-Émilion and Pomerol, three further cracking reds from the Left Bank and a delicious white from Graves.

All are coming very nicely into their drinking window right now, and are ideal for anyone beginning to get to know the various facets to this historical region, providing a window into the various geographies and terroirs that are on offer. If you have a decanter to hand, all the better to help the reds open up!

In the Parcel

Dubourdieu, Clos Floridène Graves Blanc, 2020 (1x75cl)
"The 2020 Clos Floridène Blanc is exquisite. Bright, creamy and perfumed, Clos Floridène is a winner. Gentle hints of apricot, spice, chamomile, spice and lemon confit all grace this impeccably balanced white from the Dubourdieu family."
90-92/100 Antonio Galloni, Vinous

Château Nénin, Fugue de Nénin, 2020 (1x75cl)
"Lovely, pretty fruit to this with a medium to full body and round tannins that fold nicely into the wine. It’s rich and layered. 90% merlot and 10% cabernet franc."
93-94/100 James Suckling

Château Sénéjac, 2020 (1x75cl)
"This shows aromas of blackcurrants and black cherries with cocoa, pine cones, toasted spices and nut shell. Medium-bodied with round and polished tannins and a fine texture. Some delicious fruit character coming through turning to a chalky and crushed stone yet juicy finish. Try in 2024."
93/100 James Suckling

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, Madame De Beaucaillou, 2020 (1x75cl)
"Aromas of currants and dark cherries with orange peel character. Medium-bodied with fine tannins and chocolate with hints of cedar. Crisp and vivid. 66% merlot, 24% cabernet sauvignon and 10% petit verdot. Drink or hold."
92/100 James Suckling

Château Le Thil, Comte Clary, 2020 (1x75cl)
"The deep garnet-purple colored 2020 le Thil leaps from the glass with bolds scents of crushed black and red plums, mulberries and Morello cherries, plus wafts of cumin seed, lavender and underbrush. The medium to full-bodied palate is chock-full of crunchy black and red berries, framed by ripe, rounded tannins and bags of freshness, finishing with a skip in its step."
91-93/100 Lisa Perotti-Brown, Wine Advocate

JCP Maltus, Château Teyssier, 2020 (1x75cl)
"Aromas of ripe blackberries, dark chocolate, dark spices and overturned earth. Medium- to full-bodied with ripe, chewy tannins. Firm and chocolatey with a succulent fruit character and polished finish. Try after 2024."
93-94/100 James Suckling