In Bond Fine Wine. 2020 Château Feytit Clinet, Pomerol, Bordeaux, France. Red Bordeaux in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 95/100 (NM). Drinking window: 2025–2050. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Neal Martin (NM) — 94–96/100 · Vinous, 27/05/2021 · Drink 2024 - 20482024 - 2048
The 2020 Feytit-Clinet takes a little while to cohere in the glass, eventually revealing fragrant blackberry, black truffle and pressed violet petal scents that gradually gain intensity but never approach some of the hedonistic levels found elsewhere. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-boned tannins and beautifully judged acidity. Harmonious from the start to the silky-smooth, complex finish.…
Jeb Dunnuck (JD) — 96–98/100 · JebDunnuck.com, 25/05/2021
Another blockbuster in the making from this tiny estate in Pomerol, the 2020 Chateau Feytit-Clinet is based on a normal blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, hitting 14.8% natural alcohol with a pH of 3.7. The aging will span 18 months in 70% new French oak. It boasts a dense purple hue as well as a stunning nose of creme de cassis, currants, tobacco, and damp earth. About as ripe, sexy, an…
Jane Anson (JA) — 94/100 · Decanter.com, 18/05/2021 · Drink 2026 - 2044
Inky plum with violet edging, this is deep and muscular, pretty intense with bitter chocolate and powerful coffee bean flavours, full on and broad shouldered. This is big but it eats its alcohol and has a lovely balance. A yield of 42hl/ha. 3.7pH. Tasted twice.