Les Argileuses 2020 from Château Le Rey is a focused and expressive Merlot based wine from Castillon, one of the most exciting neighbouring appellations to Saint Emilion. The cuvée is sourced from clay rich soils, as the name suggests, which bring depth, texture and a strong sense of structure to the wine.
The 2020 vintage is a standout Right Bank year, delivering wines with both concentration and balance. At Château Le Rey this results in a wine that combines ripe fruit with freshness and precision, showing the quality of both the terroir and the vintage.
Tasting notes
Les Argileuses 2020 shows aromas of black cherry, plum and blackberry, with notes of violet, spice and a touch of graphite.
On the palate the wine is rich and structured, with concentrated dark fruit supported by fine, polished tannins. There is a sense of density from the clay soils, balanced by freshness, leading to a long and persistent finish with a subtle mineral edge.
Critic scores
95 points, Wine Enthusiast
94 points, James Suckling
A powerful yet refined Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux, offering depth, balance and a clear expression of its clay based terroir, with excellent ageing potential.
