This is the first vintage since the vineyard returned to the Malet Roquefort family after 60 years. It is full of black fruits and ripe juicy tannins, with a freshness allied to the wine's natural structure. It is a wine to age. Drink from 2027.
93 points, Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast (Apr 2023)
This shows aromas of ripe black cherries, mulberries, dark chocolate, licorice and crushed walnut. Medium- to full-bodied, dense and velvety with creamy tannins and silky texture. Polished finish. 80% merlot and 20% cabernet franc. Drink from 2025.
92 points, James Suckling (Dec 2022)
A great value St-Emilion – this vintage is the first from the Malet Roquefort family of La Gaffelière,who repurchased Château Puyblanquet with its 19ha vineyard in 2020. A Merlot-dominant blend (80%) with aromas of red fruits, blackberry, herbs violet and sweet spice. The palate is fruit-led with velvety black berries and ripe tannins, while limestone soils contribute a mineral character and nice freshness.
92 points, Julie Sheppard, Decanter (Oct 2024)
A blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc from the team at Gaffelière, the 2020 Puy-Blanquet exhibits aromas of sweet red berries, bay leaf, licorice and petals, followed by a medium to full-bodied, lively palate that's fine-boned, integrated and mineral in profile.
91 points, William Kelley, Wine Advocate (Apr 2023)
The 2020 Château Puyblanquet is up-front and fruit-loaded, with lots of darker berries, truffle, iron, and leafy herb notes to go with a medium to full-bodied style on the palate. It has ripe tannins, good balance, and shines for its fruit and length. I like it today and see no need to hold off, although it's going to keep for at least 8-10 years.
91 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Mar 2023)
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