In Bond Fine Wine. 2020 Le Prieuré, Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, France. Grand Cru Classé • Red Bordeaux in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 96/100 (AG). Drinking window: 2024–2049. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Neal Martin (NM) — 94–96/100 · Vinous, 24/05/2021 · Drink 2027-2050
The 2020 Le Prieur' is very intense on the nose of pure blackberry, raspberry preserve and subtle blueberry scents, the oak extremely well integrated. The medium-bodied palate delivers velvety tannins and a mélange of red and black fruit laced with blood orange and hints of marmalade. This is a nimble, tensile Saint-Émilion with real puissance toward the finish and a persistent spicy aftertaste.…
Jeb Dunnuck (JD) — 91–93/100 · JebDunnuck.com, 23/05/2021
A rich, ripe, opulent wine that shows more and more freshness and elegance with time in the glass, the 2020 Chateau Le Prieur' offers an outstanding array of black raspberry and mulled cherry fruits as well as background leafy herbs and chocolate. With high-quality tannins, good overall balance, and a great finish, it should easily be an outstanding wine and keep for 15+ years. It's every bit as…
Antonio Galloni (AG) — 96/100 · Vinous, 23/02/2023 · Drink 2028-2040
The 2020 Le Prieur' is so elegant and nuanced. As always, readers will find a Saint-Émilion built on linear intensity and vibrancy more than size. Blue/purplish fruit, lavender, spice, mocha and crushed rocks are all beautifully delineated. The clean, intensely mineral finish is absolutely striking. This is such a gorgeous wine.