Chateau Haut-Chaigneau Lalande de Pomerol 2020 i trækasse

Vert de Vin Magazine

The nose is aromatic and offers gourmandize, a certain controlled richness, a nice grain as well as a small creaminess and a small power. It reveals notes of fleshy/ripe strawberry, cassis, small notes of creamy Boysen berries associated with touches of wild creamy raspberry, violet/lily, hints of bright blueberry, Madagascar pepper as well as fine hints of cardamom/spices and a discreet hint of bourbon vanilla pod. The mouth is fruity and offers juiciness, gourmandize, a small creaminess, a good definition, a small tension, a certain suavity, complexity, controlled richness, pulpy raspberry, small notes of bright cassis associated with touches of lilac, violet, as well as hints of blueberry, tea, cardamom, tonka bean, fine hints of bourbon vanilla and a discreet hint of hazelnut (in the background). Good length. The tannins are creamy. Good length.

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James Suckling

Aromas of crushed berries, walnuts, chocolate, tobacco and some wet stones. Medium-bodied and textured with firm, lightly chewy tannins and vivid dark fruit.

Vinous

The 2020 Haut-Chaigneau represents a fine Lalande-de-Pomerol. Black plums commingle with leather and pencil lead scents that is well-defined. The palate is medium-bodied with lovely sappiness on the entry, impressive depth and commendable balance. That Cabernet Franc imparts an attractive pencil lead tincture on the finish that gives it a Left Bank allure. This has kicked on nicely through its élevage and deserves a higher score than I gave from barrel.

Markus del Monego MW

Houlberg

Det dufter af Bordeaux ... virkelig klassisk med solbær og kirsebær, muld eller spagnum, cedertræ og cigaræsker, våde fad og elementer fra fadlagringen med let vanilje, mælkechokolade, kanel og en syre, der virker levende, livlig og lige løfter vinen. Smagen er frisk, lysere end forventet og syren er samtidig renene, mere klar og bitter end forventet. Der er virkelig et frisk bid af den mørke frugt suppleret med lysere og mere bitterfrisk frugt af både hindbær, brombær, ribs og lyse blommer. Det er sgu ret godt og dermed 91 point. Forhandles af Supervin, hvor en flaske koster 249,95 kr., mens vinen koster 189,95 kr. ved køb af 6 flasker.

Decanter

The Pascal Chatonnet wines are really worth looking out for in this vintage - this has juicy, fine tannins with plenty of character, a basket of loganberry fruit and juicy, fine tannins. Plenty of character, austere and savoury, good stuff. Still suggest looking to La Segue as an excellent example of the work this year.

Jeb Dunnuck

The 2020 Château Haut-Chaigneau is a round, supple, almost lush, Lalande-de-Pomerol with plenty of darker, plummy fruits, some chocolate and tobacco nuances, medium to full body, and round, velvety tannins. I don't think it's going to make old bones, but it's certainly going to offer ample pleasure over the coming 5-7 years or so.

Wine Spectator

Friendly in feel, with a warm gush of raspberry and mulled plum mixed with light tobacco and incense accents. Reveals a backdrop of warm earth on the finish.