Chateau Micalet 2020 / Haut Medoc

Natasha Volkov — Birthday treat that delivered

8/10

My wife got me this for my birthday and wow, really surprised by how complex it is for the money. There's a lot going on but it all works together somehow. The finish just keeps going in a really satisfying way. At 14% it's got some punch too — two glasses and I was feeling very content on the sofa.

Grace Kim — Proper bargain for Haut Medoc

8/10

Grabbed this on a whim from Majestic and honestly really impressed. Loads of dark fruit on the nose, and it's got this lovely balance where nothing overpowers anything else. At £27 for a 2020 Haut Medoc with 14% ABV, I think it's genuinely good value. Had it with a slow-cooked lamb shoulder and it was spot on.

Mei-Lin Wu — Good but maybe a touch pricey

6/10

Bought this for a dinner party and it went down fine, everyone seemed to enjoy it. Smells great right when you open it, proper fruity. My issue is £27 feels a bit steep — I've had similar quality Bordeaux for less. Not bad by any means, just not sure it justifies the price tag.