Weinwisser 18/20p
Tiefes Purpur mit schwarzer Mitte und zartem lila Rand. Konzentriertes schwarzbeeriges Bouquet, dahinter edle Cassiswürze, exotische Hölzer, Lakritze und dunkle Schokotrüffel. Am mächtigen Gaumen mit seidiger Textur, feinkörnige Extraktfülle, engmaschiges Tanningerüst, stützende Rasse, sehr muskulöser Körper. Im gebündelten sehr lang anhaltenden Finale Wildkirsche, Alpenheidelbeere, Brasiltabak und dunkle Mineralik. Am Maximum vinifiziert, aber die Rechnung geht auf! 

James Suckling 
Notes of ripe blackberries and blueberries with black licorice, tree bark, chocolate and moist earth. Medium- to full-bodied and dense. It has layers of ultra-fine tannins wrapping up the deep core of dark fruit. Structured and velvety with a long finish. Try after 2026. 

Wine Advocate 94-96p
Deep purple-black colored, the 2020 Sansonnet needs a bit of swirling and coaxing to release its beguiling nose of black cherry preserves, bursting ripe blueberries and stewed plums, with hints of star anise, violets, dark chocolate and cardamom, plus a waft of wood smoke. The rich, decadent, full-bodied palate (15% alcohol) delivers impactful, mouth-coating black fruits, framed by velvety tannins and seamless freshness, finishing with lingering exotic spices notes. This 35+-year-old, 6.96-hectare vineyard is planted to 6,000 vines per hectare on thin clay and limestone soils atop the Saint-Émilion plateau, just across the road from Château Trotte Vieille. This 2020 blend is 95% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Cabernet Franc, aging for around 16 months in French oak barrels, 80% new. 

Jeff Leve 
Dark in hue, the wine opens with espresso, black cherries, dark chocolate and flowers in the perfume. Full-bodied, creamy, concentrated, silky and fresh, the finish strives to coat your palate with its layers of polished, ripe, black and blue fruit, espresso, licorice chocolate and smoke. Drink from 2024-2050.