2025 Futures

J-M Quarin: 100/100 “A deep red colour with purple and black highlights. A very aromatic, refined, fruity, deep and highly complex nose, accompanied by a hint of ink reminiscent of the great Médocs. Full-bodied and meticulous on the attack, more restrained here than La Mission, the wine settles slowly in the mid-palate, develops structure, takes on vibrant aromas and suddenly surges on the finish, proving at once very powerful, delicate and, above all, immensely long. Never have I seen a Haut-Brion fill the mouth with such precision and power between the mid-palate and the finish. Magnificent!”

Vinous (N. Martin): 98-100/100 “The 2025 Haut-Brion [...] has a very pure and elegant bouquet with ebullient brambly red fruit, crushed stone, potpourri and touches of Earl Grey. Wonderful delineation and a little more refined than, say, the 2020 or 2022. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannins, and there is more complexity here than La Mission, more depth and minéralité. Fresh and marine-tinged towards the finish that makes you want to come back. This year, the First Growth has put a bit of distance between itself and La Mission."

Vinous (A. Galloni): 96-98/100 “The 2025 Haut-Brion is quite the powerhouse. Black fruit, cloves, new leather, tobacco, chocolate and menthol open before a wave of huge tannins and incisive acids take over. Haut-Brion can be rather dark and somber. That is very much the case with the 2025, a wine that speaks with sepia-toned, baritone inflections. It also conveys more obvious ripeness than La Mission Haut-Brion at this stage."

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J-M Quarin : 93/100 « A deep, intense red color with purple highlights. The nose is highly aromatic, fruity, and more subtle than ever. Delicate on the palate at first, juicy and velvety in the middle, with a lovely texture and tannins that have never been so well-integrated, the wine unfolds on the finish, which is long, flavorful, and even complex. Although very full-bodied, I have never seen this wine so smooth at this age. A great success. » 

Vinous (N.Martin) : 89-91/100 "The 2025 Château du Retout has an expressive and well-defined bouquet with lifted black cherry, blueberry and violet scents. The oak is neatly integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with quite firm tannins. It feels like a "solid" Haut-Médoc, though I am seeking a little more flair and charm on the finish at the moment. Perhaps that will come with time?"

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Bettane+Desseauve : 92/100 “Open and sincere in character, it charms with its vibrant fruitiness and pleasant freshness. Clear progress in this vintage, following in the footsteps of the family’s great successes in Saint-Julien.”

La Revue du Vin de France: 90–91 “With its appealing suppleness and elegance, this wine showcases lovely, fresh and approachable fruit. The palate is harmonious, supported by mellow tannins and a silky texture. The delicate, smooth finish makes this a particularly pleasant wine to enjoy whilst still young.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 89-91/100 "The 2025 Mauvesin Barton is packed with black fruits, mocha, gravel, chocolate and baking spices. This is a pretty extroverted vintage for the Mauvesin, a wine with notable textural depth and richness. There is some edginess in the tannins that needs to soften, but élevage should help with that."

Vinous (N. Martin) : 88-90/100 "The 2025 Mauvesin Barton is matured in one-third new oak. It has a fairly straightforward bouquet with black plum and a light pressed flower note. It just needs a tad more energy. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, a fine, cohesive middle and an edgy, tobacco-tinged finish. Just a bit on the rustic side and needing a tad more precision."

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Vinous (N. Martin) : 90-92/100 "The 2025 Clos Floridène has a pretty nose with vivacious brambly black fruit, briar and light sous-bois scents. Fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, beautifully balanced and, even at this early stage, it just slips down the throat with ease. This will be difficult to resist once in bottle."

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 90-92/100 « The 2025 Clos Floridene is especially fine. Silky, bold and fruity, with tons of sheer intensity, Clos Floridéne is a delight. Plum, black cherry, new leather, mocha and licorice fused together seamlessly. Superb. »

J-M Quarin : 90/100 « Black in color. The nose is intense, refined, fruity, pure, and subtle. Hints of licorice emerge when the glass is swirled. Delicate on the palate at first, flavorful in the mid-palate, with a smooth body, the wine develops a long, elegant finish »

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Vinous (A. Galloni) : 92-95/100 "The 2025 Poujeaux is fabulous. Right out of the gate, it offers superb fruit intensity and plenty of structure to match. Dark blue and black-toned fruit, grilled herbs, menthol, lavender and licorice infuse the palate with tremendous depth. Broad swaths of tannin add to an impression of somber intensity. Yields were just 27 hectoliters per hectare. That, along with a higher percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon vis-à-vis most years, has resulted in an especially potent Poujeaux."

Vinous (N. Martin) : 92-94/100 "The 2025 Poujeaux, [...] has a well-defined bouquet with black fruit tinged with freshly shucked oyster shell. Classical in style, honed and focused. The palate is medium-bodied with quite rounded, malleable tannins. Fine acidity, black fruit in the driving seat, with more red fruit emerging towards the refined finish. This is a superb Moulis that will age for many years."

La Revue du Vin de France : 92-93 “The nose, refined and elegant, opens with a distinct expression of fresh red fruits, enhanced by a delicate floral note. The palate captivates with its silky texture, combining finesse with perfectly controlled density. The balance is spot on, supported by a refined and harmonious structure. The finish, classic and very elegant, lingers delicately and pleasantly extends the aftertaste.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 91-92/100 “Precise and harmonious, this vintage ranks among the estate’s finest recent releases. Its overall balance and the quality of its bouquet are impressive.”

J-M Quarin: 91/100 “Deep, intense, and beautiful color. A very aromatic nose with subtle, ripe fruit notes. Meticulous on the attack, subtle on the mid-palate, and with a lovely texture, the wine develops into a flavorful, aromatic, and long finish, with a touch of firmness.”

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La Revue du Vin de France : 92-94 “Clos Manou is consistently excellent and never disappoints. The bouquet is remarkably clean and centred on vibrant fresh fruit. On the palate, velvety and harmonious, it displays an enveloping texture without any heaviness. Already very appealing, the wine shines for its balance and richness, offering immediate pleasure. ”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 92-94/100 "The 2025 Clos Manou is racy, elegant and polished from start to finish. Plush contours wrap around a core of red/purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal, mocha and new leather. This mid-weight, juicy Médoc is impeccable."

Vinous (N. Martin) : 92-94/100 "The 2025 Clos Manou was cropped at 45 hl/ha after sorting. This has a sublime bouquet that you really have to just sit and savour, with beautiful blackberry, briar and subtle sous-bois scents, and, like others, it becomes more floral with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, a slightly more powerful and assertive Clos Manou, but there is control and focus. As such, it is one that I would cellar for two or three years because you can see the potential already. Bon vin."

J-M Quarin: 92/100 “Deep, intense red color with purple highlights. A very aromatic nose, with fresh, ripe, and subtle fruit notes. Delicate on the palate at first, with a creamy texture in the mid-palate; the wine caresses the palate and lingers with hints of red fruit in the finish. Good length with well-integrated tannins.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 92/100 "True to its usual high standard, this Médoc combines precision, structure and expert ageing. A classic that comes highly recommended for lovers of fine, traditional Médoc wines offering remarkable value for money."

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Vinous (A. Galloni): 90-92/100 "The 2025 Chasse-Spleen is a deep, potent Moulis-en-Médoc. Intense dark-toned fruit, gravel, incense, new leather, licorice and chocolate build through to the, palate-staining finish."

Vinous (N. Martin): 90-92/100 "It has a mixture of redcurrant, blackcurrant and very subtle ferrous scents on the nose, well defined and focused though it takes a few swirls of the glass to really cohere. The palate is medium-bodied, with a little chewiness on the entry. There seems to be a little more extraction in this Moulis, quite dense and arguably just missing the precision of, say, Poujeaux or Branas Grand Poujeaux. But it is a "solid" Chasse Spleen and its élevage will just shave its edges."

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Vinous (A. Galloni) : 92-95/100 "The 2025 Sociando-Mallet is a total head-turner. What a wine. Dark and explosive, with tons of energy, the 2025 is fabulous right out of the gate. Supple contours and plush dark fruit announce an important wine of tremendous pedigree and character. Dark red/blue fruit and exotic spice tones lend richness and vibrancy, while brisk acids convey salivating energy."

J-M Quarin: 94/100 “Deep, intense black color. A very aromatic nose with ripe fruit notes. Hints of resin. Full-bodied on the attack, with a nuanced development, very aromatic, and a lush, supple texture; the wine melts on the palate, showing consistency and depth, both structured and charming. It’s superb!”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 92-94/100 "The 2025 Sociando-Mallet has an attractive nose: well defined blackberry and wild strawberry scents, undergrowth and a light black olive scent, almost Graves-like in style. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, fine depth, cohesive, with a fresh, classically styled finish that lingers in the mouth. This sample arrived at the end of a long day's tasting, but its qualities still stood out."

La Revue du Vin de France : 92-94 “Characterised this year by a high proportion of Merlot (66%), due to low yields of Cabernet, Sociando-Mallet is a full-bodied, rich wine. The generous texture nevertheless retains a lovely vibrancy, without any hint of cloying sweetness. The wine as a whole captivates with its tension, energy and a particularly juicy finish. A dynamic and very contemporary Sociando.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 92-93/100 “With a more approachable and fruit-driven style than usual, it retains its freshness despite an unusually high proportion of Merlot. A surprising Sociando, with a rich and immediate profile.”

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Vinous (N. Martin) : 91-93/100 "The 2025 La Tour de Mons is very understated on the nose compared with its peers, but there is adequate freshness, with cedar-tinged black fruit and a touch of allspice. The palate is medium-bodied, with supple tannins that exert just the right amount of grip; it is well balanced, fresh and sapid, with decent length on the finish. Good potential and far better than the '24, one of the best La Tour de Mons that I have tasted."

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 91-93/100 "The 2025 La Tour de Mons is a bold, juicy Margaux. Inky dark fruit, mocha, new leather, licorice and espresso are packed into this sumptuous, bold offering from the Perrodo family. La Tour de Mons offers tons of immediacy but also has plenty of structure."

La Revue du Vin de France : 91-92/100 “Dense and well-structured, La Tour de Mons displays notes of dark fruit and spices. On the palate, it is balanced and smooth, with well-defined tannins on the finish.”

J-M Quarin : 88/100 “Moderately aromatic on the nose, with ripe fruit notes. On the palate, it is fruity, flavourful and fragrant, with a lively finish.”

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La Revue du Vin de France : 91-92/100 “Staying true to its ethos, La Gurgue focuses on fruit and approachability. This straightforward, easy-drinking wine offers immediate pleasure with its simple, well-balanced style.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 90-92/100 "The 2025 La Gurgue is wonderfully fresh and vibrant in the glass. Crushed raspberry, blood orange, chalk and slate are pushed forward. The 2025 is juicy and supple but offers a great deal of energy and tension. It’s a style I personally find quite appealing. All this needs is time to come together."

Vinous (N. Martin) : 88-90/100 "It has a tightly wound nose, fresh and crisp, blackberry with a touch of black olives. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, powdery in texture, graphite-infused black fruit and an off-dry finish. Give this two or three years in bottle."

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 90-92/100 "The 2025 Baron de Brane is an absolute delight. Bright, juicy and wonderfully vibrant, the 2025 is a gorgeous second wine to drink on release. The purity of the fruit is exuberant and so compelling."

Vinous (N.Martin) : 90-92/100 "The 2025 Baron de Brane has a more tertiary nose than its peers, but there is dark berry fruit here, tinged with black tea. The palate is medium-bodied, with plenty of freshness and transparency on the entry. Fine-boned tannins, a keen line of acidity, gentle grip on the slightly chalky finish, with a pinch of black pepper on the aftertaste. Very fine."

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.”

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.”

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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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J-M Quarin : 95/100 “Hints of vanilla and black fruit when the glass is swirled. Very delicate on the palate at first, with a refined texture and plenty of flavour, the wine melts on the palate, juicy and long, leading to a beautifully vibrant and fragrant finish. For the second time, following the 2023 vintage in bottles, this wine now exemplifies the delicacy and depth of Margaux wines.”

La Revue du Vin de France : 92-95/100 “The style is evolving here, and Marquis d’Alesme displays a lovely freshness, with a fine texture and, above all, a beautifully vibrant fruitiness. The ageing process also appears more subtle in the sample tasted, which bodes well for its future. One to watch closely.” 

Bettane+Desseauve : 92-93/100 “With good structure and well-defined aromas, it expresses a lovely freshness in this vintage. The finish, which is still slightly tight, suggests excellent ageing potential.”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 91-93/100 "The 2025 Marquis d'Alesme Becker [...] has a fragrant nose, quintessentially Margaux, with delineated scents of black cherries, violet, incense and light crushed stone. Very seductive, very precise. The palate is medium-bodied, with rounded tannins, a keen line of acidity and just a very slight herbaceous element behind that black, plummy fruit that should be subsumed during élevage."

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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. »

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."

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!”

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."

J-M Quarin: 97/100 “A deep red colour with black highlights. An intense, fruity and profound nose. Full-bodied on the attack and immediately juicy, with class as it unfolds and plenty, plenty of flavour; the wine lingers, then blossoms on the finish. It ends on a deep and noble note, with an incredible ease of power. Well done! I was already very impressed by the 2022. I consider this one slightly superior due to a more dynamic palate.”

La Revue du Vin de France : 94-96/100 “A truly fine wine; Issan captivates with its precise, juicy and vibrant fruit. The fine, silky texture complements a full-bodied palate that is well-balanced and elegantly lingering. A typical, harmonious Margaux.”

Vinous (A. Galloni): 94-96/100 “The 2025 Château d'Issan [...] has a quite beguiling bouquet, very pure blackberry and wild strawberry fruit, hints of cassis, replete with Margaux's violet signature. The oak is neatly integrated (50%). The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, plenty of tension and commendable minéralité. There is a transparency to this d'Issan that I really admire and it embodies the classicism that the season offered on the finish. One of the finest vintages in recent years and, hopefully, it will represent good value upon release.”

Vinous (N. Martin): 93-95/100 “The 2025 d'Issan is fabulous. Inky and racy to the core, the 2025 Issan has so much to offer. Crème de cassis, menthol, licorice, cloves, gravel and mocha all meld together in the glass. Sumptuous and seamless with exceptional balance, the 2025 is a real stunner. This is an especially dense d'Issan that reflects the intensity of the year.”

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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."

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."

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.”

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. ”

La Revue du Vin de France : 95-97/100 “True to its standing, Rauzan-Ségla produces a wine of great class, with remarkable definition in terms of fruit, body and tannins. Everything flows naturally, creating a composed and coherent palate. The long, harmonious finish confirms the wine’s overall excellence.”

J-M Quarin : 99/100 “Extremely full-bodied on the palate, with a velvety texture and vibrant fruitiness, rich in flavour, the wine develops a caressing quality before gaining structure in the finish. Here it becomes fresher and more floral against a backdrop of dark fruit that is quite paradoxical. Unbeatable!”

La Revue du Vin de France : 96-98/100 “In keeping with recent vintages, Palmer is produced from very low yields. This natural concentration results in a wine of great expression, yet one that is extremely easy to drink and well-balanced. The fruit is intense and rounded on the palate, unfolding a tapestry of fresh red and black fruit aromas. The finish, with its velvety tannins, unfolds with great intensity. ”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 96-98/100 "The 2025 Palmer is unusual in that Merlot drives the blend this year. That results in an unusually juicy Grand Vin. Even so, there's plenty of supporting structure. The blend is 55% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Petit Verdot. Black fruit, lavender, menthol, licorice, gravel and chocolate build into a driving, potent finish. There's a lot of gravitas and substance here. I am very much looking forward to tasting this as a finished wine; my impression today is that the 2025 is holding back quite a bit of its potential."

Bettane+Desseauve : 96-97/100 “Great concentration, a deep colour and a wonderfully velvety texture once again give Palmer its instantly recognisable style. The natural and distinctive character of the vintage comes through very clearly here. A great success.”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 95-97/100 "The 2025 Palmer is quintessentially Palmer on the nose with those almost extravagant floral violet scents that blossom in the glass. Wonderful delineation and focus, touches of Indian ink and cassis emerge with time. The palate is very smooth and velvety on the entry, disguising the substance and weight of this wine. Impressive in terms of density, with a little more grip than the Alter Ego, it delivers just the right amount of spice that gives the finish another dimension. One of the longer-term Margaux wines that would benefit from a cellar in its first few years."