Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2020 Moulin Haut-Laroque powers out with bold boysenberry preserves and baked blackberries notes, followed by hints of crushed rocks, bay leaves, and anise. The medium to full-bodied palate is nicely balanced, with ripe, rounded tannins and plenty of freshness supporting the generous fruit, finishing earthy.
93 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Independent (May 2023)
Solidly built, with dark tobacco and cast iron notes framing a core of dark plum and black currant fruit. Shows ample drive and toast on the finish, but this has good tension from underlying chalky minerality. Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. Best from 2024 through 2033. 4,000 cases made, 500 cases imported.
92 points, James Molesworth, Wine Spectator (Mar 2023)
This has aromas of mulberries, blackberries, hazelnuts and violets. Full-bodied, with firm and compact tannins. Plenty of weight and depth. I like the blue fruit and floral character. 65% merlot, 20% cabernet franc, 10% cabernet sauvignon and 5% malbec. Drink from 2026.
92 points, James Suckling (May 2023)
Lots darker, almost blue fruits as well as classic cedary spice, tobacco, and liquid violet notes emerge from the 2020 Château Moulin Haut-Laroque, a medium to full-bodied, ripe, round, seamless Fronsac offering tons of character. It plays in the pure, elegant, focused style of the vintage, has ripe tannins, and is going to deliver the goods over the coming decade.
91 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Mar 2023)
The 2020 Moulin Haut-Laroque has come together beautifully. It offers up an exciting mix of super-ripe dark cherry, plum, chocolate, new leather, licorice and spice, all in a racy, unctuous style that offers tons of immediacy.
91 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Feb 2023)
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