2020 Chateau Candeley

A richly fruited, muscular Bordeaux with bling galore that’s framed by firm, chewy tannins.

A highly awarded, firmly built, straight Malbec from Bordeaux. Pitch black in colour with a dark red black tinged hue. Pronounced blackcurrant, ripe black cherry and liquorice aromas waft through the nostrils trailed by some blueberry, vanillin cedar, earthy dried herb and spice notes. Rich blackcurrant, liquorice and black cherry fruits are framed by a robust tannin structure which imparts a firm, muscular feel across the back half. Vanillin cedar, scorched earth and spicy dried herb elements are also evident. Fresh and well fleshed yet quite chewy, it has a deeply fruited medium to long finish that carries plenty of grip. Ideally drunk with a good chunk of meat to obscure the firm tannins.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13%

Other Reviews….
Appealing and intriguing aromas of summer hedgerow, blueberry, leather and smoke with hints of five spice. Very firm tannin structure and full bodied. Long finish. 100% Malbec.
95 Points
Decanter World Wine Awards 2022

Made entirely from Malbec. This lifts out of the glass with blackberries, blueberries and wild pomegranate seed. Thistle, cedar and leather polish, oak matches the intensity of fruit. Vibrantly ripe with the added sturdy frame of firm tannins and lingering acidity. It’s a wine you’ll want to sit and inhale for hours but would equally work with a juicy sirloin and pomme puree. A seductive wine that showcases the integrity of Malbec, standing on its own. Drink now or will cellar well for another 10-12 years, this is in the infancy of its life, and an impressive journey still yet to go. Drink 2025-2037.
95 Points
Shanteh Wale – WinePilot.com

From the Petit family winemakers in the Entre-Deux-Mers appellation, this 100% Malbec release has plenty of focused Bordeaux character to it, full bodied and structured with its statement varietal aromas based on crushed blue and black berry fruit and a delicate top note of violet florals. Classic Malbec territory. Palate wise as well, “Malbeccian” powdery chalk dust feels underlying a solid backbone with encouraging acidity. All this augurs well for impressive cellaring longevity, and in fact a few hours airing is most beneficial. (By the way, this bottle stayed open and fresh for a week!)
95 Points
Tony Love – WinePilot.com