2025 Futures

Bettane+Desseauve : 91-92/100 “Notes of peppery flowers give way to a palate that is silky, deep and light. This well-balanced Margaux impresses with its obvious potential, the quality of its ageing and its remarkable value for money.”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 90-92/100 "The 2025 Deyrem Valentin, one of the under-the-radar Margaux wines that often punches above its weight, has a perfumed, floral, black cherry, blueberry and violet-scented bouquet. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins and nicely judged acidity. I am just seeking a little more depth to come through on the finish, but otherwise this should give a decade of drinking pleasure, possibly more."

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 90-92/100 "The 2025 Deyrem Valentin offers up a heady mix of dark-toned fruit, cedar, spice, new leather, tobacco and chocolate. This is an especially dense, tannic style of Margaux, but the 2025 pulls it all together. It's a fine vintage for this château."

J-M Quarin: 940/100 “A beautiful deep red with purple highlights. An intense, fruity, fresh, and pure nose. Juicy on the attack, smooth on the mid-palate, with moderate body and a slight softening between the mid-palate and the finish; the wine regains its momentum toward the end, offering a long, flavorful finish with finely textured tannins. A wine with character.”

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La Revue du Vin de France : 92-94/100 “The wine is remarkably vibrant and fresh. Following in the footsteps of its sibling, the Marquis d’Alesme, we can detect a slight shift towards a more indulgent and refined style.”

Vinous (N. Martin): 92-94/100 “The 2025 Labégorce [...] has a refined bouquet with pure blackberry, raspberry and cedar scents, the oak supremely well integrated. There is a delicacy about the aromatics that I like and I suspect that they will gain intensity during élevage. The palate is medium-bodied with rounded tannins, albeit slightly firmer when retasted at the château, a keen line of acidity, quite vibrant and very harmonious, a subtle crescendo towards the sapid, verging upon briny finish whilst keeping Margaux's elegant style. Excellent."

Vinous (A. Galloni): 92-94/100 “The 2025 Labégorce exudes power and depth right out of the gate. Dark cherry/plum fruit, licorice, new leather, plum and chocolate hit the palate first, followed by swaths of tannin that shape the mid-palate and finish. This is a particularly fine Labégorce. I especially admire its energy."

J-M Quarin: 92/100 “A deep, intense colour with purple hues. An intense nose with ripe fruit. Meticulously crafted on the attack, very aromatic on the mid-palate, with a rich texture across the palate and plenty of flavour; the wine melts on the finish. It finishes long, succulent and fragrant. It is very good.”

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La Revue du Vin de France : 94-95/100 “A reliable choice from the appellation, Siran offers a well-rounded wine that combines finesse, silkiness and depth. The well-defined fruit is accompanied by lovely density and a finish with smooth tannins. A balanced and already impressive wine.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 93-95/100 "Broad and creamy, the 2025 Siran is a powerful, dense Margaux. There's not much subtlety here, but then again, that does not seem to be the point. Inky red/purplish fruit, lavender, mint, rose petal and mocha are all beautifully amplified. It will be interesting to see if more complexity develops over time."

J-M Quarin : 93/100 “Full-bodied on the palate, rich in the mid-palate, with plenty of flavour and a delightful, charming development, the wine comes alive on the finish, which is long, succulent and even complex in its aromatic nuances. It’s superb!”

Vinous (N.Martin) : 92-94/100 "The 2025 Siran has a glorious, you could say "joyful" bouquet with plenty of energy: blackberry, blueberry, touches of violet and an underlying citrus verging on blood orange scent. The palate is medium-bodied with pleasing sapidity on the entry. Certainly more muscular and dense than the preceding vintage, it maintains precision and elegance, gambolling along to a finish that feels "complete", even at this prenatal stage. Siran has an unerring and, I dare say, under-appreciated ability to age over the long term, proven by a 1926 drunk twice during en primeur. "

Bettane+Desseauve : 92-93/100 “Precise and fruity, in keeping with the estate’s standards. Beautifully intense, long and dense, demonstrating great skill both in the vineyard and in the cellar. A classic and successful Margaux.”

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Bettane+Desseauve : 93-94/100 “Elegance and body blend harmoniously in this Margaux, underpinned by balanced tannins and a beautifully consistent style. As is often the case, the value for money is particularly impressive.”

La Revue du Vin de France : 92-94/100 “Without striving for power, this wine focuses on suppleness and finesse. The texture, fluid and caressing, unfolds smoothly. A fresh, easy-drinking finish rounds off this approachable wine.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 92-94/100 "The 2025 Prieuré-Lichine is terrific. I won't be surprised if it turns out even better than this note suggests. Floral overtones weave through a core of dark red/purplish fruit, all framed by silky tannins. This is classic Prieuré-Lichine, with perhaps a bit more fruit density than most years. A pretty appealing combination in my book."

Vinous (N. Martin) : 90-92/100 "The palate is medium-bodied with a graphite-tinged entry. Edgy tannins, fine depth, structured more than recent vintages and demonstrating more persistence. Good potential—hopefully the aromatics will muster a bit more complexity because the palate deserves it."

Le Point : 17.5-18/20 Coup de ♥ “Black berries, chocolate, silky and elegant on the palate, good length, fine tannins, appealing and well-structured, with a spicy finish.”

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La Revue du Vin de France : 94-95/100 “With its unique character, Ferrière impresses with its refined texture and elegant expression. The velvety, silky Cabernets offer tannins of great precision. The vibrant, fresh finish elegantly rounds off this highly distinguished wine.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 93-94/100 “A marked improvement, it has gained in body, energy and precision. A particularly impressive development that could make it one of the best value-for-money wines in the appellation.”

Vinous (N. Martin): 91-93/100 “The 2025 Ferrière [...] has a delightful, well-defined bouquet with iris flower and subtle undergrowth scents, plenty of black fruit, yet it feels streamlined and focused. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, silky smooth in texture, a keen line of acidity and more minéralité on the finish compared to its Margaux “sibling”, La Gurgue. This is a delicious Margaux that will be approachable in its youth but will age in bottle. Just 12.7% alcohol here."

Vinous (A. Galloni): 90-92/100 “The 2025 Ferrière is laced with dark blueberry fruit, crème de cassis, lavender, menthol and licorice. Inky and unctuous in feel, with striking mid-palate sweetness, the 2025 is a total charmer. [...] Firm chocolatey tannins support the finish. There's a lot of substance here, and good potential too.”

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Vinous (A. Galloni) : 93-95/100 « The 2025 Malescot Saint Exupéry is classic Malescot  -dark, powerful and quite brooding. Dark-toned fru, gravel, incense, licorice, tobacco and dried herbs are delineated with serious concentration and pure, unbridled power. This backward, massively tannic Margaux is a wine for readers who can be patient. »

La Revue du Vin de France : 93-94/100 “With ripe fruit, notes of cherries, blackberries and blackcurrants, and a robust structure, it also offers a lovely delicacy. The oak is still prominent at this early stage, but the wine’s depth is already evident and it will develop a fine balance. Excellent potential.”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 92-94/100 "It offers vivacious, predominantly red berry fruit on the nose, wild strawberry and raspberry, nudging towards a Côtes de Nuits in some ways. Very pure and quite sensual. The palate is medium-bodied, with sappy red berry fruit and quite grippy tannins. Impressive depth and structure, a larger-framed Malescot St. Exupery with a tangible, sapid, black olive-tinged finish."

Bettane+Desseauve : 92-93/100 “Still somewhat immature today, but with excellent body and obvious potential. Its substance and structure suggest it will develop beautifully.”

J-M Quarin : 92/100 « Black in colour. The nose is of medium intensity, with very ripe fruit. A hint of spice emerges when the glass is swirled. Soft on the palate at first, full-bodied and spicy in the mid-palate, the wine develops into a smooth, rounded finish with plenty of flavour. Good length. »

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J-M Quarin: 95/100 “A deep red colour with purple and black highlights. Intense, refined, fruity, subtle and delicate on the nose, with depth. Meticulous on the attack, then immediately full-bodied and flavourful, the wine develops great aromatic complexity, with a persistent richness throughout. It melts from the mid-palate onwards and lingers for a long time with notes of black fruit, spices and oak. It’s superb!”

La Revue du Vin de France : 94-96/100 “With a distinct and very precise style, Cantenac Brown 2025 is a wine of great class, with a very pure expression of fruit. The mid-palate is juicy and full-bodied. The finish is elegant, savoury and delightfully crisp.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 94-96/100 "The 2025 Cantenac Brown is quite the powerhouse. Dark and ample in feel, the 2025 offers gorgeous presence and class to burn. Crème de cassis, new leather, lavender, menthol, licorice and mocha are some of the many notes that open with a bit of coaxing. There's tremendous substance and stuffing here. The tannins are quite fine, which is especially remarkable considering the wine's intense fruit."

Vinous (N. Martin): 93-95/100 "The 2025 Cantenac Brown has a lovely lift on the nose, with brambly black fruit, crushed stone and a light iris flower scent, not as intense as the Brane-Cantenac but cut from a similar cloth. The palate is medium-bodied, with fine, lace-like tannins. This Margaux is all about purity, lightly spiced, with a gentle grip on the finish. This is a classy, sophisticated Cantenac Brown."

Bettane+Desseauve : 92-93/100 “Accessible and smooth, this is a very successful Médoc white that captivates with its pure fruit and elegant, refined texture. Very limited quantities available.”

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Label. To celebrate the 100th vintage produced by the Lurton family, Brane-Cantenac 2025 features a special label.

J-M Quarin : 99/100 “Hints of blackcurrant never before seen at this age, intertwined with dark fruits. Extremely refined on the palate, with a wonderfully graceful texture and a velvety body, the wine rolls across the palate, revealing meticulous, complex and profound layers. It finishes long and, once again, is simply irresistible. It’s magnificent.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 95-97/100 "The 2025 Brane-Cantenac is incredibly polished right out of the gate. Floral overtones lead into a core of blue/purplish fruit, spice, new leather, tobacco, lavender and a kiss of French oak. Silky tannins lend shape and finesse. The aromatics alone are so compelling, but everything about the 2025 speaks to balance. It’s a magnificent effort from proprietor Henri Lurton and his team. One of the highlights of the vintage."

Vinous (N.Martin) : 95-97/100 "The 2025 Brane-Cantenac was picked from September 2 to 29, finishing with that 1% of late-ripening Carménère, cropped at 32.2 hl/ha. It has impressive purity on the nose, an aspect of the Grand Vin that Henri Lurton and his team have improved immensely over the last decade. Black cherries, bilberry, violet and crushed stone unfold in the glass, classical in style, which is Brane-Cantenac's signature. The palate is medium-bodied with supple, finely sculpted tannins allied with disarming sapidity and brightness. Not powerful like the 2022, yet pixelated with a mineral, tensile, complex finish. Another feather in the cap for Lurton and, moreover, this is often one of the best values on release."

La Revue du Vin de France : 95-97/100 “Yet another display of refinement from Brane-Cantenac, which has produced a wine of great elegance, underpinned by a texture of extreme finesse. The Cabernets, taut and floral, form a juicy and precise structure. The finish, savoury, tangy and full of energy, brilliantly rounds off a wine of great distinction. ”

Bettane+Desseauve : 95/100 “A harmonious Brane of great finesse, with already well-integrated tannins and a clear sense of balance. Another success, true to the estate’s standard of excellence.”

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Terre de Vins : 96-98/100 Coup de ♥ “The attack is captivating, like haute couture: velvety fruit, fruit on velvet—everything blends, comes together, and harmonises. The 2025 vintage is a triumph for this 1855 Margaux Grand Cru Classé, offering connoisseurs of fine wines a taste of yesteryear. The rest of the story unfolds with wild strawberry, raspberry, elderflower and a delicate note of dark chocolate for a savoury finish.”

La Revue du Vin de France : 94-95/100 “Still a little tight at this stage, Durfort-Vivens relies on its Cabernets to create a straightforward, well-structured wine. The texture, fine and powdery, hints at great potential. Ageing should bring the necessary polish to this promising wine.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 94-95/100 “With its noble rose aroma, we must wait for its beautiful structure—which is still slightly tight at present—to continue to refine itself, but its future looks particularly promising.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 92-94/100 "The 2025 Durfort-Vivens offers a striking mix of textural intensity and finesse. Crushed flowers, mint, lavender, sage, tobacco and incense add tons of inner sweetness and perfume. Dark red/purplish fruit emerges with time. This really opens beautifully with a bit of time in the glass, showing commendable textural presence and tons of class to match."

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Terre de Vins : 96-98/100 Coup de ♥ “The Giscours team claims to have ‘never produced such a precise wine’, and it would be unwise to contradict them. We applaud the wine’s aromatic purity and its lively, fresh vigour, which expresses a joyful, vibrant floral character. On the palate, the texture is beautifully defined, with a silky smoothness just tinged with powdery, finely grained tannins. This is a 2025 vintage of great elegance, vibrant and easy to drink, with a finish that unfolds like lace throughout the wine. A truly fine achievement, confirming the thorough work carried out at the estate.”

Vinous (A. Galloni): 95-97+/100 “The 2025 Giscours is another magnificent wine for a château that has made giant steps in the last handful of years. Plush and succulent in the glass, with silky, exceptionally polished tannins and stunning mid-palate richness, the Giscours is pure and total sensuality. Dark red-toned fruit, pomegranate, spice, new leather, incense and dried flowers all race across the palate. The purity of the flavors is just remarkable."

Bettane+Desseauve : 95-96/100 "Impressive for its breadth, the depth of its aromas and the exquisite refinement of its tannins. True to its style, which emphasises power and longevity, this vintage is a fine example of Giscours."

Vinous (N. Martin): 94-96/100 “The 2025 Giscours [...] has a quintessential Margaux nose, floral in style, violets and iris flower that infuse the quite lush but well defined mixture of black and blueberry fruit. The oak is very well integrated here. The palate is medium-bodied with velvety tannins on the entry matched by a keen thread of acidity. There is a touch of graphite on the back palate, a pleasing crescendo that leads to quite a structured and saline finish. This is one of the finest Giscours in recent years but it will deserve five or six years in bottle to show its mettle and it may well settle at the top of my banded score.”

La Revue du Vin de France : 94-96/100 “The result of meticulous vineyard management, the 2025 Giscours highlights the vibrancy and freshness of the Cabernet grapes. The wine captivates with its purity and its fine, lively structure, underpinned by delicate notes of red fruit. The juicy, savoury finish highlights a distinguished and perfectly mastered style.”

J-M Quarin: 93/100 “Deep black colour. Intense, fruity, ripe and creamy on the nose. Meticulously crafted on the palate, flavourful and fresh in the mid-palate, with a dense, creamy texture; the wine fades slightly on the finish. A medium-length, rounded finish.”

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J-M Quarin : 96/100 “Floral notes, very fresh. Extremely delicate on the palate at first, particularly velvety in the mid-palate, with a rich texture and lovely depth as it unfolds; this magnificent wine melts away, then soars on the finish, fragrant, at once dense and ethereal. It’s incredible!”

Bettane+Desseauve : 95/100 “More substantial in structure than some previous vintages, with a clear stylistic link to the grand vin. A particularly appealing way to discover the world of this estate.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 92-94/100 "The 2025 Pavillon Rouge is a gorgeous, very sexy wine, a Margaux that captures the best the vintage had to offer. Succulent red cherry/plum fruit, mocha and new leather open first. This offers gorgeous mid-palate pliancy and fabulous persistence, not to mention compelling balance all around. It's a very fine Pavillon Rouge, but one that will require cellaring as the tannins are quite imposing."

Vinous (N. Martin) : 90-92/100 "The 2025 Pavillon Rouge has a bright nose, black cherries and blueberry fruit, crushed violet developing in the glass, a hint of black olive. The palate is medium-bodied, with a pleasing rondeur on the entry, a “pillowy” Pavillon Rouge at this stage, a pleasing countervailing bitterness that balances the opulence that comes through on the slightly briny finish. Less jagged than its peers, this will be quite tempting in its youth, yet it certainly has the substance to last."

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Bettane+Desseauve : 93/100 “The terroir’s nobility is expressed here with great aromatic precision and a particularly meticulous winemaking process, in the spirit of a great wine.”

Vinous (A Galloni) : 90-92/100 "The 2025 Sarget de Gruaud-Larose is a gorgeous second wine. Aromatics and fruit are all amplified in the glass, but what distinguishes Sarget from many second wines is the textural finesse of its tannins. Silky contours wrap around a core of dark red cherry/plum fruit, lavender, rose petal and mint. Merlot plays the leading role, but more than anything the 2025 impresses with its exceptional balance. Floral top notes linger on the sustained finish. I have very high hopes here."

J-M Quarin: 89/100 “A deeply coloured wine with an intense nose of ripe fruit. On the palate, it is delicately textured, with lovely notes of black fruit and a finish that, whilst not particularly long, is flavourful. Very pleasant to drink. Best enjoyed young.”

Vinous (N. Martin): 86-88/100 “The 2025 Sarget de Gruaud Larose, aged in used oak barrels, has an open-knit bouquet with brambly red fruit, crushed rock and light graphite scents, definitely a more "transparent" and, to some, maybe more austere style. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly dry tannins on the entry, less fruit and more structure than recent vintages, with a healthy dose of black pepper on the finish. I would just like a little more flesh to develop."

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Vinous (N. Martin) : 87-89/100 "The 2025 Connetable Talbot, which represents 30% of the production, has a pretty bouquet with blackcurrant and wild strawberry scents, and a light floral iris flower note that emerges with time. Open-knit. The palate is medium-bodied, with grainy tannins, just a little dryness on the mid-palate, but it maintains balance and has an appealing tobacco-tinged, classically styled finish. It will just need one or two years in bottle."

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Bettane+Desseauve : 94/100 “Deep, refined and well-structured, it is underpinned by ripe tannins and a particularly harmonious body.”

J-M Quarin: 94/100 “A deep red colour with black and purple highlights. An intense, refined, fruity, pure and subtle nose. Meticulously crafted on the palate, with a classy texture and a lush development, the wine evolves with a smooth, noble tannic structure. It finishes long, full-bodied, powerful and very fine.”

La Revue du Vin de France : 93-95/100 “A clear success for this fine vintage. The balance, the fruit’s directness and the precision of the ageing process combine to create a harmonious wine with a smooth finish. A classic expression of the appellation, perfectly executed.”

Vinous (N. Martin): 93-95/100 “The 2025 Gloria [...] has a lovely bouquet with well-defined blackberry, violet and crushed stone scents, the oak seamlessly integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, grainy tannins, good concentration and a tensile, minerally finish. Bon vin."

Vinous (A. Galloni): 92-94/100 “The 2025 Gloria is fabulous. Bright, floral and full of life, Gloria is so impressive. Red-toned fruit, blood orange, mint, cinnamon and dried herbs all add energy to this delicious, mid-weight Saint-Julien. Gloria is especially fine in 2025. Don’t miss it.”

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J-M Quarin : 96/100 “Extremely delicate on the palate, with a light yet dense texture, the wine develops length and opens up on the mid-palate, whilst subtly showcasing its fine-grained tannins.”

La Revue du Vin de France : 94-96/100 “A Saint-Julien of great finesse, where elegance reigns supreme. With notes of red fruit, the wine offers a supple, lingering and delicious palate. The savoury finish reinforces the wine’s approachable and refined character.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 94-96/100 "The 2025 Branaire-Ducru is a powerful wine with a darker fruit profile than most years. Dark blue/purplish fruit, lavender, cloves and licorice open first. Floral overtones and brisk acids reappear to perk up the close. A clean, vibrant finish rounds things out in style. This is such a gorgeous and expressive wine. The 2025 is quite simply a fabulous Branaire."

Bettane+Desseauve : 94-95/100 “Rich, refined and well-rounded, it ranks among the estate’s finest recent vintages. A bottle not to be missed.”

Vinous (N.Martin) : 93-95/100 "The 2025 Branaire-Ducru has a flattering bouquet with black plum and strawberry fruit, and a noticeable though agreeable powdered chocolate/mocha note at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with silky smooth tannins, a fine bead of acidity, and hints of mocha and mint merging with black fruit. The finish is quite linear and understated, keeping within the style of the château. Very classy, this will give a lot of pleasure without too much cellaring."

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J-M Quarin : 95/100 “Delicately smooth on the palate, with a velvety, fragrant body, the wine glides across the palate without ever showing any harsh tannins. It finishes with a burst of refined floral aromas. Well done!”

Bettane+Desseauve : 95/100 “Very classic in its expression of sweet spices and fine Cabernet Sauvignon, it stands out as a particularly safe bet in this vintage.”

Vinous (N.Martin) : 93-95/100 "The 2025 Lagrange [...] has a sublime bouquet that actually reminds me of the 2020, beautifully defined with blackcurrant, iodine and touches of violet petals. The oak is very well integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with granular tannins, fine acidity, gentle but insistent grip. Quite compact towards the finish, this has a linearity that I really admire, imparting a sense of classicism and "coolness". This is an excellent Lagrange from Mathieu Bordes and his team."

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 92-94/100 "The 2025 Lagrange is bold, explosive and full of life. Broad, supple contours envelop the palate, releasing layers of dark-toned fruit, cedar, mocha, dried herbs and espresso. The 2025 builds nicely, gaining volume and persistence over time. This is a strong showing."

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Label. The 2025 vintage marks a complete overhaul of Château Saint-Pierre’s visual identity, featuring a new, streamlined label that incorporates the keys from the château’s gate.

J-M Quarin: 97/100 “Deep black colour. An intense, refined, fruity, pure and deep nose. Smooth when swirled in the glass. Full-bodied on the attack, rich on the palate in true Pauillac style, opulent yet profound; the wine unfolds powerfully and complexly, with tannins that are both smooth and velvety. A stunningly long finish. A blend of refined and rare sensations. [...] Well done and thank you!”

La Revue du Vin de France : 95-96/100 “With very low yields, the wine combines concentration and brilliance. The structure, slender and elongated, retains a lovely freshness and a well-balanced density. The sparkling finish reveals hints of graphite, the vintage’s elegant signature.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 94-95/100 “Concentrated and robust, with firm yet harmonious tannins and excellent structure. As consistent as ever.”

Vinous (A. Galloni): 93-95/100 “The 2025 Saint-Pierre is superb. Crème de cassis, graphite, licorice, cloves, lavender and inky dark fruit saturate the palate. Cabernet Sauvignon speaks with striking intensity from start to finish. This full-bodied, explosive Saint-Julien delivers the goods, big time."

Vinous (N. Martin): 92-94/100 “The 2025 Saint-Pierre does not quite possess the delineation or clarity of the Gloria this year, perhaps summer warmth just impinging on the aromatics more, quite high-toned and opulent. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, powdery in texture, slightly chalky, but it coheres nicely on the finish. Good backbone and plenty of freshness, there is a dash of white pepper on the finish. Excellent."

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La Revue du Vin de France : 95-97/100 “A wine of great character, it captivates with its intense aromatic profile, blending juicy black fruits and spices. The balance is remarkable, the texture silky, supported by fine tannins. The clean, vibrant finish confirms the status of this ever-reliable classic.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 95/100 “The harmony between the bouquet and the body once again places this Saint-Julien among the finest classified wines of the region.”

J-M Quarin : 95/100 « Deep, intense red color with purple hues and bright highlights. A very aromatic nose with ripe fruit, accompanied by notes of cocoa and violet. Meticulously crafted on the attack and in the mid-palate, with a graceful texture; the wine lingers on the finish—long, powerful, full-bodied, complex, and above all, impossible to spit out. It’s excellent. »

Vinous (N. Martin) : 91-93/100 "The 2025 Clos du Marquis has a fragrant and intense bouquet, with just a hint of lavender suffusing the black cherry and blackcurrant scents, more blue fruit surfacing with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied, with a powerful entry, quite precocious licorice-tinged black fruit. A little "heady" in style, I feel that the warmth of that summer comes through more here compared to the Las Cases."

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 90-93/100 "The 2025 Clos du Marquis is a potent, brooding wine. A rush of dark-toned fruit, gravel, incense, licorice, tobacco and scorched earth hits the palate. Cabernet Sauvignon takes the lead, and that very much comes through in the wine's savory character and structural profile. Lavender, mint, dried herbs and chocolate follow as the 2025 gains volume in the glass. There's a lot of wine here. I am looking forward to tasting this in finished form, given its considerable potential."

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La Revue du Vin de France : 95-96/100 "Talbot offers a particularly appealing interpretation of the vintage. Notes of black cherry and fresh fruit, with a dense, creamy palate supported by well-structured tannins. The fresh, lingering finish perfectly rounds off this generous, approachable style."

Bettane+Desseauve : 94/100 “A wine that truly reflects its terroir and is particularly harmonious. Maturation will give it even greater depth.”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 93-95/100 "The 2025 Talbot has a generous bouquet, a mixture of red and black fruit intermixed with mocha and light undergrowth scents, typical Talbot. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, well judged acidity, satisfying weight and density on the mid-palate that had been lacking in vintages past. A little more grip on the grainy-textured finish, lightly spiced with a hint of powdered chocolate, if you seek a classic Saint-Julien and, it must be said, often at a reasonable price, then look no further."

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 92-94+/100 "The 2025 Talbot is a huge, potent wine. Blackberry, gravel, incense, dried herbs, menthol, licorice and dark spice soar out of the glass. Huge swaths of tannin frame it all effortlessly. Talbot is a beast in 2025. It needs time to settle down."

J-M Quarin : 92/100 “Soft on the palate at first, flavourful in the mid-palate with a delicate texture, the wine builds in the finish, becoming more dense than ever. It ends with a satisfying flavour and well-integrated tannins. This could well be the most complete vintage ever seen at Talbot.”

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Anniversary. With the 2025 vintage, Gruaud-Larose celebrates the 300th anniversary of the Château, founded in 1725 by Joseph-Stanislas Gruaud and his cousin, the Chevalier de Larose. To mark the occasion, the wine will be presented in a black-and-gold screen-printed bottle.

Bettane+Desseauve : 97-98/100 “Superb in both its aroma and texture, it impresses with the harmony of its composition. A new must-buy thanks to its exceptional quality and consistently reasonable pricing.”

J-M Quarin: 97/100 “Deep black colour. An intense, refined nose with lovely notes of black fruit. A creamy texture. Delicate on the palate at first, particularly aromatic on the mid-palate, velvety; the wine caresses the palate flawlessly right through to the finish. It finishes long, deep and complex in flavour.”

La Revue du Vin de France : 95-97/100 “2025 marks the estate’s 300th vintage. It lives up to expectations, confirming the fine consistency of recent vintages here. A wine with a lovely brilliance, well-rounded on the palate and refined, which is a joy to drink. Its harmony and approachability should not obscure its potential and depth. ”

Vinous (A. Galloni): 95-97/100 “The 2025 Gruaud Larose is rich, ample and exotic right out of the gate. Dark-toned fruit, graphite, licorice, mocha and lavender are all dialed up. The 2025 has a lot to offer, but will need a number of years to be at its finest. There's a lot of wine here. "

Vinous (N. Martin): 93-95/100 “Fine delineation and firmly classical in style. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly chalky tannins. A more tertiary Gruaud Larose, hints of dark powdered chocolate combine with black fruit, leading to a more structured vintage that lingers nicely in the mouth. Perhaps slightly less deep than some of its peers, this has a tendency to gain weight during élevage. Englishman's claret!"

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Terre de Vins : 98-99/100 Coup de ♥ “An enticing nose of immense beauty, ranging from rose to violet, and from cherry to crushed strawberry. This exceptional 2025 offers a perfectly crafted attack; everything is delicate, silky and refined. Powdery tannins coat the palate, lending it immense charm. 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot combine to create a truly exceptional wine, which is a delight even in its youth and possesses great ageing potential. A sure-fire winner.”

J-M Quarin : 98/100 “Delicate on the palate at first, particularly aromatic in the mid-palate, with a graceful texture and a noble development, the wine evolves into a refined, deep, juicy and complex finish. A long, flavourful and fragrant finish.”

La Revue du Vin de France : 96-97/100 “A wine of exemplary elegance, without the slightest hint of heaviness. The precision of the extraction brings out the fruit’s remarkable clarity. The supple, perfectly integrated tannins contribute to an overall harmony that captivates with its finesse and brilliance.”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 95-97/100 "The 2025 Léoville-Poyferré is quintessential Poyferré on the nose, quite sensual and pure in style, with layers of ripe black fruit, black plum, a hint of camphor and violet. Wonderful delineation. The palate is framed by fine tannins, beautifully balanced, again quite minerally in style, with a precise and persistent graphite-tinged finish. If you love Poyferré, then you are going to adore this."

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 94-96/100 "The 2025 Léoville-Poyferré is gorgeous. Rich and juicy, with striking mid-palate pliancy, the Grand Vin shows the vintage at its finest. That is immediately evident in its plush contours and impeccable balance. Dark red/purplish fruit, rose petal, lavender, menthol and mocha flesh out in the glass, filling out the layers effortlessly. The 2025 is a sensual Grand Vin."

Bettane+Desseauve : 94-95/100 “Full-bodied and complex, still slightly behind some of its peers at this stage of the tasting, but with excellent substance and structure.”

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J-M Quarin : 98/100 "Black in colour. An intense, refined, fruity and floral nose, underpinned by notes of fresh black fruit. Extremely delicate on the palate at first, with a refined texture, this juicy wine melts on the palate, revealing complex and deep aromas. It unfolds beautifully, finishing with a long, elegant aftertaste, where the aromatic intensity (of violets) outshines the tannins. Well done!"

Bettane+Desseauve : 97-98/100 "An exceptional wine from this vintage, combining perfect body, impressive density and remarkable progress in the integration of oak. An absolute must-buy for en primeur purchases."

Terre de Vins : 96-98/100 Coup de ♥ "Camphor and mint deliver an immediate burst of freshness. The attack is full-bodied, with a mouthful of black fruit coating the palate. Pure and balanced, this wine embodies the nobility of the Médoc that has made its reputation worldwide. The tannic structure suggests immense ageing potential. This blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc produces a great wine, a classic of the Saint-Julien style, and even more so a classic of the world of fine Bordeaux wines.”

La Revue du Vin de France : 96-97/100 "Consistently impressive, Léoville Barton has produced a full-bodied and lively wine. The palate is rich and creamy, brought to life by juicy fruit and a perfectly integrated texture. The refined tannins underpin an intense yet approachable structure. The result is a wine that is both powerful and harmonious."

Vinous (N. Martin) : 95-97/100 "The 2025 Léoville Barton [...] has an exquisite bouquet already, with ebullient blackberry and bilberry scents, beautifully integrated oak, keeping the DNA of Léoville Barton despite the warm summer. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, gentle grip, very pure fruit and a "cool" and focused finish. With lower alcohol, between 13.0 and 13.5%, the terroir really shows through here. Superb."

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 94-96/100 "The 2025 Léoville Barton is one of my early favorites of the vintage. It carries all the textural intensity and richness of a vintage with paltry yields. As such, it is not an especially classic Léoville Barton, but it is undeniably gorgeous. Black fruit, gravel, chocolate, new leather and licorice add to an impression of gravitas. As always, there's a healthy amount of press wine in the blend. Readers will have to be patient with the 2025, but there's a lot of potential."

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La Revue du Vin de France : 96-97/100 “The estate confirms its excellent form with a superb 2025 vintage. Concentrated, smooth and powerful, it captivates with its refined texture and velvety mouthfeel. Its remarkable length lingers in a wine of great brilliance, destined for fine development.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 95-97/100 "The 2025 Beychevelle is a very sexy wine. Plush and exuberant, the 2025 is seriously impressive right out of the gate. Blackberry, lavender, mocha, crème de cassis and a kick of French oak are all beautifully amplified in the glass. [...]More than anything else, the 2025 is a wine of extreme pleasure. It is an exceptional Beychevelle, one of the finest in recent memory."

Vinous (N. Martin) : 95-97/100 "Very fine definition, a Beychevelle that leans on the more opulent side aromatically, though always controlled. The palate is medium-bodied with a velvety smooth entry that lends it sensuality. Extremely precise, exquisite pure fruit, quite mineral-driven with a very long, quite sensual finish. I don't think Philippe Blanc has overseen a Beychevelle as good as this."

Bettane+Desseauve : 95-96/100 “Refined and harmonious, with great distinction, even if it now appears slightly less assertive than in some of the great recent vintages.”

J-M Quarin : 94/100 “Delicate on the palate, smooth in the mid-palate, with a refined texture and flavour, and a touch of softness; the wine makes up for this on the finish, where it lingers with notes of black fruit, blackberries and liquorice. Good length.”

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La Revue du Vin de France : 97-98/100 “Flamboyant without ever veering into excess, Ducru-Beaucaillou shines with its crystalline purity. The fruit, juicy and smooth, expresses itself deliciously with notes of raspberry, cherry and blackberry. The palate, with its sustained intensity, unfolds seamlessly into a lively, sparkling finish. A wine that is both timeless and irresistibly charming.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 97-98/100 “This year’s rigorous selection has produced a powerful Ducru-Beaucaillou with a perfectly defined, classic style characterised by notes of cedar. The future looks very promising.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 94-96/100 "The 2025 Ducru-Beaucaillou is fabulous. Vibrant red/purplish fruit, rose petal, lavender, mint and blood orange are all beautifully sculpted. The purity of the fruit is just remarkable. New oak is 100%, but lower toast levels and a more dialed-in approach here are palpable. Gorgeous floral and savory Cabernet top notes lift the finish. Superb, and one of the highlights of the year, Ducru is absolutely stunning in 2025."

J-M Quarin : 95/100 “Delicate on the palate at first, smooth in the middle, the wine caresses the palate slowly, velvety and very pleasant. A finish of good length, with a fine, fragrant texture. It’s lovely!”

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J-M Quarin : 95/100 « Robe noire aux reflets pourpres. Nez intense, fin, fruité, pur et vanillé. Charnu en attaque, très aromatique en milieu de bouche, avec une texture onctueuse et un corps dense, le vin évolue sans perdre de son onctuosité, vers une longue finale au grain fin. Remarquable maîtrise de la puissance tannique du millésime sans réduire le corps. Bravo ! »

La Revue du Vin de France : 93-94/100 “More distinctly characterised by Cabernet than previous vintages, it offers fine precision and a more assertive expression. The fruit is crisp, with pronounced graphite notes, a taut palate and a salty finish. It benefits from subtle ageing, a pure expression, a lovely texture and fine tannins. Slightly less dense than the very best.”

Vinous (A. Galloni): 92-94/100 “The 2025 Pédesclaux is powerful, rich and expansive, yet it retains striking finesse to temper all of the natural intensity of this warm, dry year. Pédesclaux certainly has a lot to offer. Lifted floral notes, silky contours and gorgeous blue/purplish fruit are some of the signatures that grace this expressive, generous Pauillac.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 92/100 “More floral than is typical for the region, it charms with its soft tannins and elegant style. Behind this immediate approachability, however, lies a structure designed for excellent ageing potential.”

Vinous (N. Martin): 88-90/100 “The 2025 Pédesclaux was picked from September 8 to 19, finishing with the Petit Verdot. It has a sorbet-fresh nose, more red than black fruit, touches of pine emerging, a little natural in style. The palate is medium-bodied with firm and slightly coarse tannins. Quite grippy, peppery, but I find the finish missing some substance and precision. Hopefully, it will gain a little more complexity during its barrel maturation."

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Bettane+Desseauve : 94-95/100 “The estate’s finest recent vintage is a perfect embodiment of the classic Grand Pauillac. Its harmonious tannins and noble structure make it an ideal wine for building a fine collection of Bordeaux.”

La Revue du Vin de France : 93-95/100 “A concentrated, structured wine, yet with beautifully defined fruit and a more refined texture. Extraction appears more precise following the commissioning of the new winery; the tannins seem much better controlled. Dense without being harsh, it finishes with a balanced aftertaste. The best Grand-Puy Ducasse I have ever tasted en primeur.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 92-94/100 "The 2025 Grand Puy Ducasse is a gorgeous, racy wine. Silky red/purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal build in the glass. More than anything else, the wine's balance is terrific. Grand Puy Ducasse remains a bold, fruity Pauillac, but its balance is commendable. All the elements are so well proportioned."

Vinous (N. Martin) : 92-94/100 "The 2025 Grand Puy Ducasse has a very succinct nose. At first, it feels maybe a bit underpowered, yet with a few swirls it reveals gorgeous blackberry, cedar and violet scents that blossom over time. The palate is medium-bodied with very lithe and supple tannins, well-judged acidity and commendable cohesion on the finish. This vastly improved Pauillac should be more approachable than some of its peers, yet it has the substance to age in bottle."

J-M Quarin : 92/100 “Delicate on the palate at first, flavourful in the mid-palate, with a full-bodied, flavourful character, the wine develops into a juicy, supple, aromatic wine, leading to a finish with very well-integrated tannins. A development rarely seen that is so full-bodied and harmonious.”

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Vinous (A. Galloni): 93-96/100 “The 2025 Haut-Bages Libéral is a powerful, tightly wound wine. Bright acids and beams of tannin are front and center. In this tasting, it is driven and also very shut down. The saline-drenched finish reverberates with tension. Intense red-toned fruit, chalk, mint, white pepper and blood orange fill out the layers."

Vinous (N. Martin): 93-95/100 “The 2025 Haut-Bages Libéral [...] has clearly the most beguiling aromatics among the three wines that I tasted with Claire Villars-Lurton, with pure black cherries, cassis and violet scents that burst from the glass. Wonderful delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, a silver thread of acidity and, crucially, that tingle from the limestone soils that defines the finish. What a superb and distinctive Pauillac this is."

La Revue du Vin de France : 93-94/100 “Grown on limestone soil, it develops a distinctive chalky texture that defines its character. The palate is straightforward, driven by juicy fruit, with a lovely smoothness on the mid-palate. A unique style, focused on finesse and delicacy, which captivates with its personality.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 92/100 “With a full-bodied, rich texture, it retains a generous character. On the palate, it prioritises approachability over intensity, making it easy to enjoy right away.”

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J-M Quarin : 94/100 "Delicious on the palate, smooth in the mid-palate, with a refined texture and a slow build-up, the wine finishes with a long, succulent aftertaste, with the aromas returning in the finish. It is meticulously crafted and simply irresistible."

Vinous (N. Martin) : 92-94/100 "The 2025 Les Griffons de Pichon Baron has a relatively light bouquet that unfolds in the glass, mainly black fruit, cracked black pepper, pencil shavings and bay leaf. Just a light briny sea spray scent sits in the back seat. The palate is medium-bodied with chalky tannins, fine acidity, gentle grip and a balanced, off-dry finish that lingers in the mouth. A step up from the previous vintage."

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 92-94/100 "The 2025 Les Griffons de Pichon Baron is absolutely gorgeous. Broad, ample and creamy in the glass, the 2025 is seriously beautiful right out of the gate. Black cherry, plum, new leather, licorice, incense and mocha flesh out the layers effortlessly. The Griffons might very well be the star of the show this year, given its quality and price."

Bettane+Desseauve : 91-92/100 “Harmonious and already appealing, with a structure quite similar to that of Tourelles in this vintage. The wine nevertheless deserves a few years’ ageing to fully reveal its depth and balance.”

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J-M Quarin : 94/100 “Rich on the attack, rich on the palate, with a refined texture and a subtle, enigmatic firmness on the finish; the wine ends on a deep note, elevated by its flavour. It is superb.”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 90-92/100 "The 2025 Pichon Comtesse Réserve is a palpable estuarine influence on the nose, blackberry and bilberry fruit, touches of violet in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, a fine bead of acidity, very harmonious, with a tingle of cracked black pepper on the finish. Again, a very classically styled "cool" Pauillac."

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 90-92/100 "The 2025 Réserve de la Comtesse is all class, all finesse. Open-knit floral overtones and silky, polished tannins announce a Réserve that is more about restraint than power. Rose petal, dark red cherry, plum, mocha, new leather and licorice build with time in the glass. There's plenty of textural depth in this captivating Réserve."

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La Revue du Vin de France : 94-95/100 “A style true to the vintage: light and precise, with less Merlot and a more slender profile. Well-defined, with fine, well-integrated tannins; balanced and delicate on the palate. The elegant finish lingers with notes of graphite and black fruit, ending on a savoury note.”

J-M Quarin: 94/100 “A beautiful deep red with purple highlights. Very aromatic nose, superb freshness with almost menthol notes. Original peppery undertones. More vanilla and blackcurrant when swirled in the glass. Meticulous on the attack, subtle on the mid-palate, with a present yet enveloping tannic structure; the wine finishes savory, a touch firm in keeping with the vintage, but with plenty of aromas. ”

Bettane+Desseauve : 93-94/100 “Refined and harmonious, it prioritises elegance over sheer intensity. A particularly well-balanced expression that remains true to the estate’s classic style.”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 91-93/100 "This plays it "cool". The palate is medium-bodied with fine, slightly grainy tannins that frame the blackberry and cassis fruit. Quite peppery on the finish, less flamboyant than some vintages, though very refined and quite long. Good potential. Maybe it has something up its sleeve?"

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 89-91/100 "There's gorgeous energy and tension here. It's a classic d'Armailhac that leans into Cabernet Sauvignon, with an extra burst of red and blood orange-tinged fruit that really comes alive over time. That's a very appealing combination in my book."