2020 Ch Boyd-Cantenac 3eme Cru, Margaux

Violet-edged, lovely vibrant colour. A low-yield wine that has kept an impressively fresh core, with expressive fruits and a vibrant grip through the centre of the wine. Powerful, tight tannins and the concentration becomes clearer in the glass, a ton of bilberry, sage and rosemary aromatics, with a generous helping of graphite and crushed stone. All of these wines are going to need very careful ageing - although the reasonable alcohols should help. A yield of 31hl/ha. 18 months ageing in a mix of new oak barrels and amphoras. 1% Petit Verdot and 1% Carmenère completes the blend. Tasted twice. Drinking Window 2028 - 2044

94 points Jane Anson decanter.com

A tight young red with blackcurrant, mineral and crushed-stone character. Medium body. Firm and polished. Harmonious.

93-94 points James Suckling jamessuckling.com