2020 Le Boscq

The 2020 Le Boscq does not quite deliver the fruit concentration of its peers—perhaps it's entering a dumb phase? The palate is sweet on the entry, with light tannins, a dash of white pepper and curry leaf and just a little attenuation toward the finish. That said, it does retain balance and should drink well for several years. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.

A terrific Saint-Estèphe, the 2020 Château Le Boscq reveals a deep ruby/purple hue to go with classic aromatics of cassis, ripe black cherries, smoked tobacco, and damp earth. This medium to full-bodied, pure, nicely concentrated 2020 has the structure and purity to evolve for two decades in cold cellars.