Wine detail

Château Teyssier

Château Teyssier 2020

Montagne-Saint-Émilion, Saint-Émilion satellites

2020

Vintage

Varietal

Merlot

Peak 2025-2030

Where it is, October 2026

At Peak: inside the peak window (2025-2030), within the full drinking arc.

This bottle is in its peak window through 2030, with a drinking horizon to 2036.

The ‘20 Château Teyssier 2020.

Château Teyssier 2020 is a Merlot from Montagne-Saint-Émilion, Saint-Émilion satellites, France.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · at peak, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2023-2036Peak window 2025-2030

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Château Teyssier 2020 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.

The 2020 vintage

Château Teyssier's 2020 wine is a Merlot from Montagne-Saint-Émilion, Saint-Émilion satellites, France.

About Château Teyssier

Château Teyssier's wine is a Merlot from Montagne-Saint-Émilion, Saint-Émilion satellites, France.

Pairing suggestions

Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.

Duck breast with cherry reduction

The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.

Braised lamb shanks with rosemary jus

The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Grilled ribeye with peppercorn sauce

The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.

Frequently Asked

What is Château Teyssier 2020?

Château Teyssier 2020 is a Merlot from Montagne-Saint-Émilion, Saint-Émilion satellites, France.

What does Château Teyssier 2020 taste like?

Château Teyssier 2020 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.

When should Château Teyssier 2020 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2023-2036. Within that arc, the peak window is 2025-2030. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.

What pairs with Château Teyssier 2020?

Pair this wine with Duck breast with cherry reduction; Braised lamb shanks with rosemary jus; or Grilled ribeye with peppercorn sauce.