Château Palais Cardinal - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2020
92/100
James Suckling
92/100
Vinous
91/100
The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve
90/100
Robert Parker
90/100
Yves Beck
90/100
Jeb Dunnuck
"A wonderful discovery, full of harmony and with great aging potential!"
“Palais Cardinal 2020 offers aromas of blackberries and cherries, followed by a full-bodied, harmonious palate of great finesse, structured by ripe, velvety tannins. This estate is gradually improving its wines by purchasing higher-quality plots and selling off those of lower quality. ” (Wine Advocate 2023) - This Saint-Emilion Grand Cru is generous, perfectly balanced between fruit, finesse, and aging potential.
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Nose
Predominantly dark fruit, accompanied by notes of licorice, mild spices, and cocoa
Palate
Natural fruit concentration, supported by silky tannins and lovely freshness. Well-balanced structure, promising excellent aging potential.
Serve
At 17-18°C
Open
2 hours beforehand (or even decant the wine)
Drink starting at
2025
Drink before
2035
Production
40,000 bottles
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with a porcini mushroom omelet, braised beef cheek, or roast chicken with chestnuts...
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2018 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
This estate, founded in 1843 and acquired by the Texiers upon their retirement in 2008, has a 19-hectare vineyard south of Saint-Émilion, on soil composed of alluvial deposits, gravel, and sand, drained by the La Fuie stream.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2023 guide) 90/100 (Excellent wine)
About the wine:
Palais Cardinal 2020 offers aromas of blackberries and cherries, followed by a full-bodied, harmonious palate of great finesse, structured by ripe, velvety tannins. This estate is gradually improving the quality of its wines by purchasing high-quality plots and selling those of lower quality. 2023–2035
Vinous
Wine rated (2023 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
Palais Cardinale 2020 is aromatic, silky, and well-balanced, but not noticeably more complex or nuanced than the Grand Vin. Notes of crushed flowers, ripe red berries, cinnamon, cedar, and leather give it an alluring aromatic profile. 2025–2035
James Suckling
Wine rated (2022 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
A firm, well-structured red wine with aromas of blackberry, chalk, and white pepper. Medium-bodied. Fresh and slightly full-bodied finish. Best cellared for 2 or 3 years to reach its full potential. Will be at its peak after 2025.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2023 guide) 90/100
About the wine:
The Château Palais Cardinal 2020 (73% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the remainder Cabernet Franc) is clearly superior to La Réserve and offers a beautiful aromatic palette of red and black fruits, aromatic herbs, acacia blossoms, and spicy woody notes. Despite being aged exclusively in new barrels, the oak is perfectly integrated, and the wine displays lovely fullness, ripe and pronounced tannins, and a remarkable finish. A few years of aging will be enough to fully enjoy this wine over the next decade. 2025–2035
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2022 guide) 90/100
About the wine:
What finesse in this bouquet, where notes of blackcurrant and blackberry blend seamlessly with spicy undertones. On the palate, the wine displays an inviting and balanced character. It is well supported by its tannins, which offer firmness and finesse alongside its acidic structure. A harmonious and juicy wine. 2024–2034
The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve
Wine rated (2021 guide) 91/100
About the wine:
The nose reveals aromas of licorice, smoke, grass, espresso, plum, and cocoa. On the palate, the wine is rich, opulent, delicate, fresh, and fruity, with silky tannins and a hint of peppery spice on the finish.
Customer Rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. SOLORES J. Published on August 11, 2026
A great find at a very affordable price
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