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.
The nose with its blend of crushed rocks and flowers wakes up your nose. On the palate, the wine is even better with its flashy display of minerality, fresh, ripe, cherries, silky tannins and long, expansive finish, which showcases the purity in the fruit. Drink from 2025-2050.