2020 Moulin du Cadet

All Merlot from a tiny parcel on the upper plateau, the 2020 Château Moulin Du Cadet has a fresher, elegant, yet nicely concentrated and medium-bodied profile as well as a gorgeous perfume of red and black raspberries, tobacco, peppery herbs, and truffle. Perfectly balanced, with fine yet building tannins and terrific purity, it needs just 2-4 years of bottle age and will evolve for 15+.

The 2020 Moulin de Cadet still conveys that sense of "controlled opulence" on the nose, hedonistic yet without compromising delineation and terroir expression. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, fresh and surprisingly saline compared to its showing from barrel. Fine depth and persistence on the finish, this has promise. Tasted twice with consistent notes.

The 2020 Moulin du Cadet marries intensity with energy, a combination that works so well. Bright red/purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal, mint and blood orange are all finely delineated. Vibrant acids and clean mineral notes give the 2020 its vibrant, saline personality. This is very nicely done. In a word: terrific.