Château des Antonins 2020 — Outstanding Bordeaux Vintage, 89 Points from James Suckling, Six Bottles Delivered at an Excellent Member Price
Original price was: £105.00.£79.00Current price is: £79.00.
Bordeaux enjoyed an outstanding vintage in 2020, and happily, the rewards were not confined to the famous grand châteaux.
Château des Antonins 2020 is a splendid example of what the vintage can offer at a sensible price. From a historic family estate south-east of Bordeaux, this Merlot-led Bordeaux Supérieur combines ripe black fruit, a touch of spice and supple tannins. James Suckling awards it 89 points.
It is the sort of thoroughly agreeable claret that deserves to be opened and enjoyed, rather than kept for a special occasion.
Now offered in cases of six bottles, making it easier to keep a little good Bordeaux to hand.
Retail price £105 | CountryClubuk Member price £79
Six 75cl bottles, equivalent to just over £13 per bottle, with UK mainland delivery included.
South-east of Bordeaux, just beyond the Graves appellation on the left bank of the Garonne, lies the historic Château des Antonins. This enchanting 13th-century estate was home to the Antonins monks for over five centuries; their medieval chapel, monastery buildings, toll bridge and windmills still stand among the vines today. Now in the caring hands of the de Roquefeuil family—Geoffroy, Martine and their son Antoine (head winemaker since 2016)—the estate is farmed sustainably and produces wines of genuine finesse and character.
The outstanding 2020 vintage delivered ripe yet beautifully restrained fruit, perfect balance and seamless oak integration. This is plush, Merlot-dominant claret at its most sophisticated: layers of blackcurrant, cassis and violet weave through notes of cedar and graphite, framed by velvety tannins and a juicy, mineral-laced core. The finish is long, silky and effortlessly refined.
James Suckling scored it 89 points and called it “outstanding claret value”.
The Club Tasting Panel agrees: this is irresistible everyday Bordeaux that drinks well now and will delight for several more years.
55% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc | 13% abv
Perfect with roast beef, duck, lamb or truffle risotto—or simply pour and enjoy as your elegant new house claret.
Case of six bottles—RRP £105, CCUK £79 delivered.
Free UK mainland delivery, excluding Scottish Highlands & Islands.
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