2020 du Retout
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The 2020 du Retout represents a solid performance for this dependable Haut-Médoc cru Bourgeois, offering up aromas of cassis and plums mingled with burning embers and loamy soil. Medium-bodied, with an attractive core of rich, fleshy fruit, it will offer a broad drinking window.
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James Suckling
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Red cherries, currants, and plums, with a hint of sage, and cocoa create the nose. Medium-bodied, round, fruity, and creamy in texture, the finish serves up its blend of blackberries, dark cherries, and herbs with a bit of bitterness, a cocoa powder that comes in at the end easily. Drink from 2023-2032.
The 2020 Château du Retout has a clean and fresh nose with black cherries, cedar and a light medicinal element that lends complexity. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, quite fresh and lively, though there is a touch of greenness on the finish that stops me from complementing it further. I would be tempted to see if it assimilates with time because there is potentially a fine Cru Bourgeois here.
Vignobles Kopp, better known for their unusual white wine but it's always worth looking out for the red also. This has plenty of depth and character, with grip that delivers the plentiful berry fruit right through the mid palate, which fills out nicely. Impressive, with dried herbs and cloves on the finish.