In Bond Fine Wine. 2020 Château Teyssier, Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, France. Grand Cru • Red Bordeaux in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 91/100 (AG). Drinking window: 2023–2038. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Jeb Dunnuck (JD) — 90–92/100 · JebDunnuck.com, 25/05/2021
A wine that's going to be an incredible value, the 2020 Chateau Teyssier offers up a deep ruby/purple color as well as impressive red and blue fruits intermixed with hints of flowers and earth. Playing in the medium-bodied end of the spectrum, it has wonderful purity, nicely integrated acidity, and a great finish. A pretty, elegant wine that brings beautiful fruit, it's well worth seeking out.
Antonio Galloni (AG) — 91/100 · Vinous, 23/02/2023 · Drink 2024-2032
The 2020 Teyssier is laced with inky dark fruit, creme de cassis, lavender, spice and chocolate. Medium in body, with terrific purity and tons of nuance, Teyssier is a very pretty wine, especially in its price range. There is a bit of grittiness in the tannin that hopefully will soften with aging. This opens beautifully with aeration.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW (LPB) — 89–91/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 21/05/2021 · Drink 2024 - 2038
The 2020 Teyssier is composed of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. The Merlot was picked from September 15th to October 1st, and the Cabernet Franc from September 30th to October 8th. It has an alcohol of 13.9% and a pH of 3.5. It is aging in French oak barrels, 25% new. Deep garnet-purple colored, it leaps from the glass with exuberant notes of baked red and black plums, blackberry preserves an…