The 2020 vintage of Château Haut Mouleyre Fût de Chêne exemplifies the exceptional quality of Bordeaux's recent vintages. The year 2020 was marked by a challenging growing season with significant weather fluctuations, including a wet spring and a hot, dry summer. However, these conditions ultimately contributed to concentrated and balanced wines.
Château Haut Mouleyre Fût de Chêne 2020 is a Bordeaux Supérieur that displays the vintage's hallmark characteristics. The wine boasts a deep, rich colour and an aromatic profile featuring dark fruits like blackberry and plum, intertwined with subtle notes of oak and spice from its time in French oak barrels. The palate is structured and full-bodied, with well-integrated tannins that promise excellent ageing potential. This wine's meticulous production process, which includes careful selection of grapes and ageing in oak, highlights its complexity and depth, making it a standout choice for wine enthusiasts.