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Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2020 Le Prieuré 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. 12/2022

95

Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2020 Le Prieuré has a sophisticated and beautifully defined bouquet with perfumed red cherry, crushed strawberry scents, seamlessly integrated oak, and just a background sous-bois aroma. The palate is very well balanced with silky tannins that belie the structure underneath, quite tensile with a judicious splash of black pepper on the finish. One of the finest examples that I have tasted from this diminutive Saint-Émilion. Tasted twice with consistent notes 12/2022

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Lisa Perrotti-Brown

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

The 2020 Le Prieure is a blend of 83% Merlot and 17% Cabernet Franc, with 14.3% alcohol. It is aging for an anticipated 16 months in French oak barriques, 35% new. Deep purple-black colored, it needs a little swirling and coaxing to reveal fragrant notes of lilacs, underbrush and sandalwood over a core of Morello cherries and plum preserves, plus a waft of woodsmoke. The medium to full-bodied palate has beautiful energy and tension, featuring layers of juicy red and black fruits with a plush texture, finishing long and perfumed. What a stunner!

91

Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur sombre, intense et pourpre. Nez intense, fin, fruité, mûr et épicé. Caressant à l'attaque, juteux en milieu de bouche, savoureux et un tantinet austère sous le velours, le vin s'achève sèveux, long, avec une touche un peu vive. Assemblage : 83 % merlot, 17 % cabernet franc. Degré d’alcool : 14°3. pH : 3,34. Rendement : 30 hl/ha. Production : 60 % de la récolte.

93

James Suckling

James Suckling

Aromas of ripe dark fruit, crushed walnuts, chocolate and overturned earth. Medium- to full-bodied, structured and meaty. It has firm tannins and a polished texture. Ripe yet fresh with a crunchy fruit character and creamy finish. From organically grown grapes. Try after 2024. 05/2023