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The 2022 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2026): 95/100 "This great wine improves year after year. It has now reached a nice cruising speed with beautiful fullness. The tannins are very racy, finely coated and carry energetic fruit. It is already a pleasure to drink."

Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025): 97/100 "The 2022 Haut-Bages Libéral is huge and explosive right out of the gate. A rush of dark red cherry/plum fruit, rose petal, blood orange, incense, licorice and mocha saturates the palate. Saline notes extend the mid-palate and finish effortlessly. This is one of the most exuberant, ample wines I have tasted from Claire Villars-Lurton. I would give the 2022 a number of years in bottle to shed some baby fat. Today, it tastes almost like a barrel sample! The purity and primary intensity of the fruit is remarkable. The Haut-Bages Libéral was raised in a combination of 40% new oak, 40% once-used barrels and 20% a mix of concrete and amphora. This is one of under-the-radar gems of 2022."

Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 94/100

The 2020 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (September 2023): 95/100 “The vintage is in full progress, with a well-balanced wine in 2020. There's a chalky texture on the palate, an expression of the chalky soils. The wine is full-bodied, sapid, with fresh tannins that lengthen a clean finish.”

Vinous (A. Galloni - December 2022): 96/100 "The 2020 Haut-Bages Libéral is exceptionnally beautiful and vivid. Hard candy, kirsh, rose petal, cinnamon and blood orange are some of the many notes that race across the palate. A wine of magnificent purity and silkness, the Haut-Bages Libéral is simply captivating in its intensity. Bright acids punctuate the articulate, persistent finis. Magnificent."

The 2019 vintage in the press:

Bettane et Desseauve (Guide 2024): 94/100

La Revue du Vin de France (September 2022): 95/100 “Following in the footsteps of its Ferrière sibling, the cru gains in refinement and depth. 2019 marks a turning point that propels it into another category. Notes of licorice, white pepper, superb softness of tannins: it's irresistible". 

Vinous (A. Galloni - january 2022): 94+/100 "The 2019 Haut-Bages Libéral is a gorgeous wine from Claire Lurton, even if it has closed down a bit post-bottling. Deep and translucent in feel, the 2019 gradually reveals hints of crushed red berry fruit, mint, spice, rose petal and aromatic presence. All the 2019 needs is a few years to fully come together."

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The 2023 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2027) : 96/100 “The 2023 vintage confirms Pontet-Canet’s stylistic evolution. This is a wine that focuses more on vibrant fruit and a refined texture. On the palate, it captivates with its juicy character, delicate mouthfeel and sustained energy. The ageing, perfectly integrated, allows vibrant fruit to shine through, accompanied by fresh hints of eucalyptus. A resounding success, already irresistible.”

Vinous (A. Galloni – March 2026): 98/100 “The 2023 Pontet-Canet envelops the palate with silky tannins as hints of vibrant red-toned fruit, crushed flowers, spice and dried herbs fill out the layers. The 2023 is an exceptionally finessed Pontet-Canet. This is the first vintage in which the Grand Vin was blended early—in December following the harvest—as opposed to just before bottling, which had been the norm. That's one of many changes that resulted in a striking wine endowed with superb finesse."

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026): 94/100 “The 2023 Pontet Canet has a tightly knit bouquet with those dark cherries and blackcurrant scents noted previously, albeit with a subtle cassis scent emerging with time. This is nicely poised and more classical in style compared to previous vintages. Free sulphites here are around 30 mg/L. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, slightly edgy tannins, more tension and mineralité tucked into this vintage than the 2022. Nicely composed towards the finish with a residual pepperiness that lingers, this is a fine Pontet Canet. Tasted three times including at the château.”

Bettane et Desseauve (Guide 2027) : 95/100

The 2021 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 96/100 “The 2021 confirms its greatness! The wine offers absolutely magnificent refinement and subtlety. Freshly fruited, it unfolds on the palate with great suavity and silkiness. The substance is superb, the fruit is poised and the tannins are lacy. One of the most charming wines of the vintage”.

Vinous (N.Martin - November 2023): 93/100 “The 2021 Pontet Canet, which coontains a little more Petit Verdot than usual, was bottled in july. It has a very attractive bouquet with pure black fruit, cedar and light iris flower scents. It is not powerful, yet there is elegance here. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and a crisp line of acidity. Just a hint of mocha lurks in the background, but there is a satisfying, almost citric freshness toward the finish.”

Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 96/100

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The 2017 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2021): 97/100 “In a style reminiscent of the great Burgundy wines, 2017 is also a textured wine, with a touch of powder and a very fine grain. Long and slender, but so persistent.”

Vinous (Antonio Galloni - March 2020): 95/100 “A gorgeous, alluring Pauillac, the 2017 Pontet-Canet is racy and exceptionally polished, with floral top notes that bring out the natural brightness of the red-toned fruit. Super-silky tannins add to the wine's immediacy and sheer allure.”

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The 2012 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (December 2021): 93/100 “The palate is velvety, sitting on half-powered matter, but the heart of the mouth is harmonious. The tannins are well integrated and the whole seduces with its elegant, silky texture. A very pleasant 2012."

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The 2011 vintage in the press:

J-M Quarin (November 2021): 95/100 "Dark colour, normal intensity and well developed. Intense and refined nose, with ripe, smooth and subtle fruitiness. Delicate on the palate, with flavour, fruit and, from the mid-palate onwards, a meticulous tightening of the texture. Beautifully long and deep finish, without any harshness. Very good."

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The 2010 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (December 2021): 96/100 “The wine shows a beautiful richness managed by a framework of quality tannins that stretch the palate and give it relief. This is a serious wine, still fleshy, with many years ahead of it."

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2020): 92/100 "The 2010 Pontet-Canet is noticeably deep in colour compared to its peers. This is unusually ripe  and sweet on the nose, more red than black fruit, maybe a little jammy and confit-like. I would never guess this was a 2010 Left Bank. The palate is medium-bodied with a fleshy mouthfeel, plenty of graphite tinged red fruit. Approachable in style and sensually fulfilling, it just lacks a bit of grip backbone on the finish. I have fonder memories of previous bottles but I could not identify any specific fault."

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The 2008 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2020): 92/100 "A meeting by chance with the 2008 Pontet-Canet prior to a small tasting of South African wines reminded me what a lovely wine this is. There is plenty of black fruit on the nose laced with graphite. The cedar component is less prominent than the previous bottled tasting. The palate is medium-bodied, a little drier and more austere than recent vintages, yet clearly well balanced with a surfeit of freshness on the slightly herbaceous finish."

The 2023 vintage in the press:

Bettane et Desseauve (Guide 2027) : 91/100

Vinous (A. Galloni – March 2026): 90/100 “The 2023 Mazeyres is intriguing but also a bit eccentric because of the elevated presence of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, both of which add a strong savory/spiced imprint that is unusual for Pomerol. There's a lot to like in this distinctive 2023.”

The 2022 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2027) : 93/100 “2022 will go down as a landmark year in the estate’s history. The bouquet offers a rare complexity, blending black fruits, citrus and dried herbs. The balance, characterised by richness, is brought under control by a varied and well-judged ageing process — in wood, vats and amphorae. The length and vibrancy of the fruit promise excellent ageing potential.”

La Revue du Vin de France (December 2025): 93/100 "Biodynamic farming and the quality of the vintage have produced a high-quality 2022. The fruit is brilliant, with a delicious richness. The balance on the palate is marked by a rare sapidity, making the whole delightfully flavourful. The subtle tannins promise twenty years of ageing potential."

Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025): 92/100 "The 2022 Mazeyres is aromatic, bold and racy. Crushed flowers, sage, mint, spice, many of them in cooler spots within Pomerol, which was certainly a help in 2022. As a result, this retained terrific energy. Lifted floral and savory notes extend the clean, bracing finish."

Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 92/100

En Magnum (September–October–November): 93/100 “The spices complement generous dark fruit in a complex and indulgent profile. Full-bodied, supple and well-balanced, the palate confirms this fine harmony.”

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The 2022 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025): 93/100 "The 2022 Bellegrave is powerful, vibrant Pomerol. Graphite, new leather, dark fruit and lavender unfurl in the glass. The 2022 has plenty of energy to match its broas, ample feel. Even with all of its obvious intensity. Bellegrave is so expressive. The blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc works well."

Rated 91/100 by N. MARTIN «The 2020 Bellegrave is well-defiened and poised on the nose, blackberry and briary, hints of truffle unfolding with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with a graphite-infused entry. Quite solid and structured, almost like a "mini-Lafleur", with a well-definied and persistent finish that has a splendid minerality. Very Fine » (December 2022)

The 2020 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin - December 2022): 91/100 “Bellegrave 2020 is well defined and balanced on the nose, with aromas of blackberry and brioche, and hints of truffle that develop with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied, with an entry marked by graphite. Very solid and structured, almost like a “mini-Lafleur”, with a well-defined, persistent finish featuring splendid minerality. Very fine”.

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The 2023 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (September 2026) : 92/100 “Following a robust 2022, 2023 stands out for its vibrancy and restrained richness. It owes its creamy texture to the perfectly ripened 85 per cent Merlot and its chalky tannins to the 15 per cent Cabernet Franc. The finish is deep, enlivened by a delicate minerality.”

Vinous (A. Galloni – March 2026): 92/100 “The 2023 Moulin Saint-Georges is soft, supple and quite attractive. Bright citrus and floral notes lift a core of vibrant red-toned fruit. Blood orange, white pepper, mint and chalk follow, adding layers of tension and energy. Clean saline notes support the brisk finish.”

J-M Quarin (March 2026): 93/100 "Bright red, good intensity. Very aromatic and subtle nose, with lovely strawberry and citrus aromas. Delicate on the attack, very flavourful in the middle, with a beautiful texture, the wine grows slowly on the finish. It is good and very long."

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026): 93/100 "The 2023 Moulin Saint-Georges has a lighter and more floral bouquet than the preceding de Fonbel, peony and iris infusing the mainly black fruit, just a touch of vanilla in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with fleshy, ripe tannins. I admire the texture on this Saint-Émilion, very silky yet with counterbalancing acidity, dovetailing into a peppery and quite persistent finish. This punches above my expectations from barrel."

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The 2023 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2027) : 93/100 “At this early stage, the wine reveals a refined and vibrant fruitiness. Notes of earth evoke its ageing in amphorae. The palate is underpinned by subtle tannins. A savoury, briny finish.”

Vinous (A. Galloni – March 2026): 94/100 "The 2023 Fonroque is redolent of dark red cherry, blood orange, chalk, mint and slate. Bold and punchy, with terrific persistence, Fonroque is a very complete wine. Floral top notes lift the finish. Readers will find an exquisite, elegant Saint-Émilion."

J-M Quarin (March 2026): 92/100 "Beautiful dark red, very intense. Very aromatic, refined, fruity, pure, and fragrant nose. Citrus notes when swirled in the glass. Delicate on the attack, juicy on the mid-palate, with a slightly tender body, the wine melts on the palate, fragrant and pleasant. "

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026): 91/100 "The 2023 Fonroque has a slightly smudged bouquet, dark berry fruit, touches of graphite and undergrowth. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, well-judged acidity, relatively open-knit in style with a fluid, agreeable finish. This should drink well after just a couple of years in bottle."

Bettane et Desseauve (Guide 2027) : 93/100

The 2022 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2026) : 94/100 Coupe de ♥ "The superb 2022 shows the contemporary direction of Saint-Émilion, with the search for a very frank expression of the Merlot-Cabernet Franc duo. An aromatic wine (liquorice, black fruits, flowers...), full of light, sincere, full-bodied, with a fresh, straightforward finish."

En Magnum (May 2025):"The very high age of the vineyard, with some Cabernet plots over 80 years old, is one of the factors behind this wine's success, with its notes of cedar on the nose and spices in the tannin. A successful 2020 vintage with finesse, a fruity character and tannins that are not harsh. We recommend it."

Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025): 92/100 "The 2022 Fonroque is plush, sensual and quite deep. Silky tannins enshroud a core of dark cherry/plum fruit, new leather, spice, menthol and espresso. This juicy, open-knit Saint-Émilion from Alain Moueix is a winner."

J.M Quarin (February 2025): 92/100 "Dark, intense purple colour. Very aromatic nose, pure, subtle, with fresh fruit. Delicate on the entry, delicate in the middle, with taste and a refined touch, the wine develops aromatically, bouncing back, sappy, towards a long finish with noble tannicity. A very good wine. The best ever made with the 2020."

Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 95/100

En Magnum (September–October–November): 94/100 “The sweetness enhances a floral and spicy profile of great finesse. Long, deep and well-structured on the palate, it combines harmony, flavour and elegance. Great character.”

The 2023 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni – March 2026): 94/100 “The Cabernet-Franc-driven 2023 Petit Gravet Aîné is one of the most distinctive wines in Saint-Émilion. Crushed flowers, herbs, mint, sweet spice, pipe tobacco and rose petal lead into a core of vibrant red-toned fruit. I find the 2023 lacking just a bit in the mid-palate. Otherwise, it is a very pretty and engaging wine from proprietor Catherine Papon-Nouvel.”

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026): 90/100 "The 2023 Petit Gravet Ainé has a tightly wound bouquet that demands coaxing from the glass. Black fruit, wild hedgerow, tilled loamy scents emerge slowly. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, fleshy on the entry, more expressive than the aromatics with a little fieriness on the finish. Good density and body, though it requires more precision on the finish to deserve a higher score."

Bettane et Desseauve (Guide 2027) : 94/100

The 2022 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025): 94/100 "The 2022 Petit Gravet Aîné is a gorgeous, exotic wine. Kirsh, dried flowers, mocha and new leather open. Ripe, fleshy and layered, the 2022 is definitely on the riper side. Creamy and opulent in texture, it clearly needs time to settle down post-bottling. Today, I admire its blance. This is a wild wine that is sure to take readers on quite a ride over the coming two decades or so, maybe more."

J-M Quarin (February 2025): 89/100 "Dark, lively colour. Normal intensity. Very aromatic, fruity, fresh and spicy nose. Delicate on the palate, well-fruited in the middle, with a body that is more slender than broad, the wine evolves upwards on the finish. Slightly firm on the finish, but still fragrant."

 Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 93/100

The 2021 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2024): 92/100 “The Petit Gravet Ainé 2021 presented itself well right from the barrel. Dominated by 90% Cabernet Franc, it has a fresh, saline bouquet that manages to reach phenolic maturity. The palate is medium-bodied, with crisp tannins on the attack that transform into a creamy-textured mid-palate and a very consistent finish, tinged with white pepper and garrigue. Excellent!”

The 2023 vintage in the press :

La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2027) : 93/100 “The 2023 vintage is a resounding success, both in its ability to reflect the terroir and to reveal brilliance and striking precision. Coutet offers the very best of limestone, revealing powdery tannins and a rich finish that evokes the diversity of the vineyard plots.”

The 2022 vintage in the press: 

La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2026): 94/100 "Its tannic structure reveals a magnificently concentrated texture, with a very strong chalky effect that mimics the finish and prolongs the flavours. This 2022 vintage (60% Merlot, 30% Bouchet, 7% Prayssac, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon) is a thrilling experience to taste. And it promises to age gracefully."

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The 2022 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2026): 90/100 "This 2022 promises great maturity, highlighting the fullness and richness of the vintage, with its well-balanced tannins. It is a full-bodied, slightly extravagant wine. It will appeal to palates seeking smoothness and richness."

Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025): 95/100 "The 2022 Clos de l'Oratoire is a gorgeous, sensual wine. At the same time, it is quite the powerhouse. The 2022 is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, so a bit more Franc than was once the norm. That, along with earlier picking, has brought added aromatic intensity and structure. Rose petal, dried herbs, orange peel, mint and sage play off a core of dark red-toned fruit. Give this time."

 Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 93/100

The 2021 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni - December 2023): 94/100 “The 2021 Clos de l'Oratoire is a gorgeous, dynamic wine. Energetic and brillant, the 2021 sizzles with tension. Bright acids and veins of tannin give the wine its vibrant personality. Dark red/purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal, mint and mocha abound. This is a very, very fine Clos de l'Oratoire.”

The 2020 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin - January 2024): 92/100 “The 2020 Clos de l'Oratoire has a crisp and pure bouquet with blackberry and raspberry fruit mixed with cedar and potpourri. A judicious dose of new oak adds complexity. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and graphite-infused red fruit, with a linear, fresh and almost Left Bank finish. Excellent.”

La Revue du Vin de France (November 2023): 90/100 “Endowed with natural generosity, the wine is built on a charmingly coated material. It's a well-calibrated wine, driven with a certain precision, with a seductive envelope, right through to an allonge that assumes the richness of this 2020 vintage.”

The 2023 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni – March 2026): 96/100 “The 2023 Clos Saint-Julien is fabulous. Bright, aromatic and silky on the palate, Clos Saint-Julien is all class. Crushed flowers, mint, lavender and blue/purplish fruit race across the palate in a refined Saint-Émilion. The 2023 is exceptionally beautiful. That's all there is to it.”

J-M Quarin (March 2026): 93/100 "Dark purple color. Intense, refined, fruity nose with truffle notes and hints of limestone. Meticulous on the palate, particularly aromatic in the middle, with a delicate and subtle development, the wine continues to progress on the finish. It rises on fine tannins. Very good."

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026): 90/100 “The 2023 Clos Saint-Julien has well-defined blackberry, raspberry and light eucalyptus scents tucked underneath. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, ferrous red berry fruit, just a little drier on the finish than I would have liked.”

Bettane et Desseauve (Guide 2027) : 95/100