The 2020 Château Franc Patarabet Saint-Émilion Grand Cru is a fruit-forward Bordeaux with admirable freshness, well-integrated oak, and promising aging potential. The 2020 vintage was overall very strong for the Saint-Émilion appellation, thanks to the region's mild winter and hot, dry summer, which allowed for Merlot to ripen successfully. The aromas are ripe and fresh, with primary notes of red and dark fruits like raspberry, blackberry, plum, and mission fig. Subtle hints of vanilla, toast, cocoa, and spice from the oak are also present. The palate is generous and pleasantly sweet, with a lively texture and smooth, silky tannins. Flavors of dark cherry, dried cranberries, and fig are complemented by earthy notes of dried leaves, tobacco, and cocoa. The wine has an elegant balance and a long, refined finish, with refreshing acidity and well-integrated oak.