Chateau Desmirail (Futures Pre-Sale) 2020
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James
Suckling -
Jeb
Dunnuck - Decanter
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Desmirail, a third growth in the 1855 classification, is the fruit of an exceptional terroir in the Margaux appellation, which it represents perfectly with its wonderful elegance and finesse. Its vinification is carried out using modern techniques and equipment, combined with a respect for tradition, resulting in a wine that can be enjoyed in its youth, but which also has a tremendous capacity to improve with age. Château Desmirail is the product of strict selection and carefully adapted maturing.
Blend: 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot
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James Suckling
A medium-to full-bodied red with blackberry, chocolate, walnut and spice character. Creamy and juicy tannins and a long, flavorful finish.
Barrel Sample: 93-94 -
Jeb Dunnuck
Showing beautifully now from bottle, the 2020 Chateau Desmirail offers a great perfume of red and blue fruits as well as spring flowers, incense, and new leather. With medium-bodied richness, round, supple tannins, beautiful balance, and remarkable length, it's another outstanding Margaux in 2020 that already offers loads of pleasure. It will evolve for 15+ years. Best After 2023
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Decanter
Smoked oak on the nose. This shows elegant fruits, with a silky texture, and a deftness to the winemaking. It dips through the mid palate however and could do with a little more generosity to the fruits to really carry off its intention. A yield of 40hl/ha.
Barrel Sample: 90
Other Vintages
2022- Decanter
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James
Suckling -
Robert
Parker -
Jeb
Dunnuck
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Jeb
Dunnuck -
James
Suckling -
Robert
Parker
The Chateau is run by Denis Lurton. He has devoted himself to complete authenticity working the vine. He recieved the tasting diploma from the Faculty of Oenology at the Bordeaux University. Through observation and daily practice, he tries to maintain his wine at the highest level of quality.