Chateau Saint-Georges Cote Pavie 2020

Professional Ratings

• 96 Jeb Dunnuck

  I continue to absolutely love what this estate puts in the bottle, and it remains an incredible value given its quality. The 2020 Château Saint-Pierre (Saint-Julien) reveals a deeper ruby/purple hue to go with gorgeous aromatics of blackcurrants, smoked tobacco, gravelly earth, and chocolate. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it shows the more elegant, pure, precision style of the vintage, has perfectly integrated background oak, ripe tannins, and a great finish.

• 94 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

  Coming from the limestone slope between La Gaffelière and Pavie, the 2020 Saint-Georges Côte Pavie has a deep garnet-purple color and vibrant notes of crushed black plums, fresh blackberries and boysenberries with suggestions of tar, charcuterie and cracked black pepper, plus a hint of garrigue. The medium to full-bodied palate is packed with crunchy black fruits, supported by ripe, rounded tannins and bold freshness, finishing long and savory. Barrel Sample: (92 - 94)+

• 94 Vinous

  The 2020 Saint Georges (Côte Pavie) is every bit as stunning as it was from barrel. Rich, ample and explosive, with tons of energy, the 2020 is super-impressive. This may very well be the finest vintage I have tasted, as the tannins - while potent - are also nicely tamed. Graphite, black cherry, plum, licorice and incense meld into the palate staining finish. Best After 2027

• 92 James Suckling

  This shows notes of blackcurrants and blackberries with dark spices, tree bark and walnut. Medium- to full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins and a velvety mouthfeel. Vivid and dark-fruited with a chalky finish. Best after 2025.

• 90 Decanter
  Grilled oak on the nose, a little intrusive in its tannic structure, this is well built and muscular, with plenty of autumnal, well defined fruits, but closes into itself on the finish, and needs to balance out over ageing.
  Barrel Sample: 90