Château La Couspaude Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé 2020 i trækasse

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Izak Litwar, Great Bordeaux Wines

Intense blackberries and black cherries on the nose. Luscious black fruit and corresponding grained tannin, vibrant with great complexity, bright acidity, elegance and finesse. Long crispy finish. Very impressive.

Wine Enthusiast

Release Price 95$. This young, wine, packed with tannins, is still a work in progress. Structure and black fruits offer a glimpse of the rich future and also underline the wine's density and concentration. Drink the wine from 2026.

Markus del Monego MW

Dark purple colour with violet hue and black core. Intense nose with spicy character, dark stone fruit and juicy berries, hints of earthy minerality, liquorice and cold smoke in the background. On the palate densely woven with ripe tannins, juicy fruit and gingerbread spices complemented by distinct oak flavour. A well structured with convincing length.

Falstaff

Strong ruby, purple reflections, faint ochre brightening on the rim. Delicate wood nuances, ripe cherry fruit, discreet wild berry confit with candied orange zest in the background. Juicy, elegant, sweet fresh cherries, integrated tannins, some cocoa on the finish, pleasant minerality, versatile food wine with ageing potential.

James Suckling

Aromas of ripe blackberries and currants with vanilla, licorice, spiced oak and tar. Medium- to full-bodied with ripe, juicy tannins and a chocolaty texture with hints of walnut and spices. Firm and slightly chewy finish. 75% merlot, 20% cabernet franc and 5% cabernet sauvignon. Try after 2026.

Andreas Larsson, Tasted

Bright dark inky core and hue. The nose is modern and pure with layers of ripe dark fruit, crème de cassis, fine oak, tobacco and some chalky notes. Dense and vigorous palate, youthful but fine polish and grain, layered with meaty dark fruit, mild spice, integrated oak supported by a balanced acidity and a long powerful finish.

Robert Parker

Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2020 La Couspaude prances out of the glass with compelling notes of raspberry pie, plum preserves and ripe black cherries, followed by hints of baking spices, rose oil and sandalwood, plus a waft of anise. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers rich, spicy red and black berry preserves flavors, backed up by bold freshness and velvety tannins, finishing on a fragrant earth note.