2025 Futures

La Revue du Vin de France : 98-100/100 “One of the standout wines of the vintage. A truly magnificent, classic wine, embodying the pure, ethereal spirit of Margaux. The immense delicacy of the fruit, which gently coats the palate, is complemented by subtle notes of roses. The purity of the Cabernets is admirable, with a silky texture and a resonance of fruit on the palate that lingers. Without a doubt, a benchmark Château Margaux.”

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J-M Quarin : 90/100 “Delicate on the palate, with a fresh flavour and a lovely presence, the wine comes alive on the finish with riper, more indulgent and ultimately charming aromas. It’s very good.”

Vinous (N.Martin) : 88-90/100 "The 2025 Les Fiefs de Lagrange has slightly higher alcohol than the Grand Vin due to the Merlot (13.64%). It has a pure bouquet with black cherry and blueberry fruit, quite floral in style, with violet and potpourri scents. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent tannins, one of the juiciest Saint-Juliens that I tasted, with a welcome touch of bitterness to maintain tension on the finish. Enjoy over the first decade of its life."

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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 : 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."

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."

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.”

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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Bettane+Desseauve : 95-96/100 "Probably one of the best value-for-money wines in the Médoc this year. Very similar to Léoville in terms of style, flavour and depth, but also in the remarkable integration of its oak."

J-M Quarin : 95/100 "Black in colour. An intense, refined, fruity, subtle and elegant nose. A lovely aroma of fresh blackberries. Very chic. Extremely delicate on the palate, with a body that melts away instantly and a touch of great class; the wine lingers on the finish, smooth, elegant, fragrant and refined in its tannic structure. Wow!"

La Revue du Vin de France : 93-95/100 "True to its character, Langoa Barton captivates with its natural elegance. The wine is smooth and velvety, with subtle tannins and a supple texture. The result is a vibrant, supple wine that offers an immediate appeal without sacrificing length."

Vinous (N. Martin) : 92-94/100 "The 2025 Langoa-Barton was picked between September 4 and 18 and matured in 60% new oak barrels. It has a lively bouquet with the Merlot in full effect, blueberry and cassis scents, and just a background touch of peppermint. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, a lovely caressing texture, very well balanced with a touch of pepperiness towards the persistent finish. What a gorgeous Langoa!"

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 91-93/100 "The 2025 Langoa-Barton is a very racy wine. Plush contours and vibrant dark red/purplish fruit are the signatures. Crushed flowers, cinnamon, red plum, blood orange and dried herbs open nicely in the glass. Floral overtones brighten the finish. This mid-weight, fruity, Merlot-driven Saint-Julien is all charm. It should drink well with minimal cellaring."

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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. 13.2% alcohol."

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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."

J-M Quarin : 95/100 « Couleur rouge sombre, intense, pourpre, aux reflets vifs. Nez très aromatique, au fruité mûr, accompagné d'une note de cacao et de violette. Minutieux à l'attaque, minutieux en milieu de bouche, avec un toucher gracieux, le vin s'étire en finale, long, puissant, charnu, complexe et surtout impossible à cracher. C'est très bon. »

Vinous (N. Martin) : 91-93/100 "The 2025 Clos du Marquis was harvested between September 8 and 20 at 24 hl/ha and matured in 55% new oak for a planned 16 months. This 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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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."

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."

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. The blend is 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot, with the plush richness of the Merlot very much in evidence. There's a lot of wine here. The 2025 spent three weeks on the skins, more or less the norm here, but it also includes 13% press wine, a bit higher than most years. 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 "The 2025 Beychevelle was picked from September 5 to 21 at 31 hl/ha, fairly reasonable for Saint-Julien this year, albeit the second lowest after 2013. Matured in 70% new oak, this has a concentrated nose with blackcurrants, blueberry, inkwell and light violet scents. 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."

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Lacoste-Borie Vignes du Parc. From the 2025 vintage onwards, Lacoste-Borie is changing its label to include the words ‘Vignes du Parc’. Uprooted between the two world wars, left fallow for 50 years and replanted from 1978 onwards, these plots—now dedicated solely to the production of the second wine—comprise 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc.

Variation Case. Equivalent to a case of 12 bottles, the Variation Case brings together three complementary sizes in a single box — 1 double magnum, 2 magnums and 4 bottles — allowing you to follow the wine’s development over several decades. It also includes an invitation for an exclusive tour of the Château, valid indefinitely, for 4 people. A great way to celebrate a special occasion (wedding, birth, etc.) over the long term.

Vinous (N.Martin) : 90-92/100 "The 2025 Lacoste-Borie is now labelled "Vignes du Parc", in reference to the fact that this comes from different soils and planting density, i.e. different to Grand Puy Lacoste. It has a vivacious bouquet with abundant redcurrant and strawberry scents, well defined, with just a light hint of bell pepper from the 8% Cabernet Franc. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, good tension, a seam of graphite that pins it down as Pauillac. Modest length. This has a pleasing rondeur that will make it approachable and charming, yet there is still fine substance. This would make a perfect introduction to the delights of Pauillac."

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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 : 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."

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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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."

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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Variation Case. Equivalent to a case of 12 bottles, the Variation Case brings together three complementary sizes in a single box — 1 double magnum, 2 magnums and 4 bottles — allowing you to follow the wine’s development over several decades. It also includes an invitation for an exclusive tour of the Château, valid indefinitely, for 4 people. A great way to celebrate a special occasion (wedding, birth, etc.) over the long term.

J-M Quarin: 97/100 “A deep red colour with black highlights. Intense, refined, fruity, pure and deep on the nose. Hints of ink and liquorice when swirled in the glass. Extremely delicate on the palate, with a graceful texture and a refined richness that coats the palate, offering plenty of flavour (liquorice, violet); the wine develops into a long, powerful and nuanced finish with a lush, fine-grained aftertaste. An impeccable wine.”

Vinous (N.Martin) : 94-96/100 "The 2025 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is the first to be made in the new gravity-fed winery. It has a perfumed bouquet with blackberry and raspberry fruit, touches of graphite emerging with aeration, beautifully defined. The palate is medium-bodied with edgy tannins. Definitely one of the most refined GPLs that I have tasted at this stage, very harmonious, complex and engaging. Superb persistence on the finish, this is a complete Pauillac that is going to give immense pleasure."

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 92-94/100 "The 2025 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is a relatively fruity, soft wine for the château, notwithstanding the warm, dry year and yields 30 hectoliters per hectare (in line with the appellation, but much less than the norm). This is the first vintage Grand-Puy-Lacoste made in their new cellar, so the more vibrant style is not a total surprise. Even so, there is no question that 2025 opens the door to a new chapter. Stylistically, it is quite different from the wines that have preceded it."

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J-M Quarin: 95/100 “A beautiful, deep, intense red with purple highlights. An intense nose with ripe, raspberry-like fruit. Subtle on the palate, with an airy texture, a velvety body, and a graceful development, offering plenty of flavor and an overall hedonistic character that is highly seductive. An unbeatable wine.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 94-95/100 “Powerful and full-bodied, it combines harmony, aromatic precision and a remarkable integration of oak. A particularly apt expression of the appellation’s noble style.”

La Revue du Vin de France : 94-95/100 "A wine of great precision, characterised by distinct notes of black fruit and graphite. On the palate, it is taut, very classic in its Pauillac style, with a pure, straightforward and slender profile. A wine with excellent structure, true to its identity."

Vinous (N. Martin) : 92-94/100 "2025 Duhart-Milon has a very delineated and quite mineral-driven bouquet, very focused with beautifully integrated oak. The palate is medium-bodied with chiselled tannins, layered graphite-infused black fruit and a strict and linear, sapid finish that could only come from Pauillac. Almost a minimalist Duhart-Milon in some ways, but less is more. "

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 92-94/100 "The 2025 Duhart-Milon offers a captivating mix of brilliant red-toned fruit, blood orange, pomegranate and wild flowers. Readers will find a Duhart that bristles with energy. The purity of the flavors is just captivating. It's one of my favorite recent vintages here because of its vibrancy and textural finesse. "

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La Revue du Vin de France : 95-96/100 “More concentrated than its neighbour Armailhac, with a profile characterised by its clay soils. The fruit is dark, deep and well-integrated, supported by a creamy, full-bodied palate. Good length, good presence and a delicious finish with generous, expressive fruit.”

J-M Quarin : 95/100 “An intense, refined, fruity, noble and distinguished nose. Hints of raspberries, vanilla and smoke when the glass is swirled. Deliciously full-bodied on the attack, with immediate vibrancy on the palate; the wine melts on the palate, juicy and highly aromatic. A lively, fragrant finish, with tannins that are more rounded than ever. A lovely, full-bodied and consistent development throughout the palate.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 94-95/100 “Full-bodied and elegant in character, this wine is a perfect expression of the vintage, thanks to the extra depth provided by the clay-rich soils. Its finish is impressive.”

Vinous (A. Galloni): 92-94/100 "The 2025 Clerc Milon is powerful and explosive in the glass. A rush of dark red/purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal, mocha, new leather and a kiss of new oak makes a strong first impression. Supple and quite potent, with tons of energy, the Clerc Milon is impeccable in 2025."

Vinous (N. Martin): 92-94/100 "The palate is very rounded and supple on the entry, a mixture of red and black fruit, a little white pepper and tobacco, gaining more weight towards the finish with a sustained aftertaste. I feel this might have the edge over the d'Armailhac this vintage—let's see."

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Vinous (A. Galloni) : 96-98+/100 « The 2025 Pontet-Canet is a wine of exquisite class. Silky, aromatic and vibrant, the 2025 is oll finesse. Crushed red/purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal and a gentle hint of spice are all wonderfully knit together. Pontet-Canet is one of the more refined, sublimely beautiful wines of the year. This could turn out even better than my note suggests. Tasted two times. » 

La Revue du Vin de France : 96-97/100 “One of the most flamboyant wines tasted en primeur. Remarkable smoothness and elegance, a silky texture, depth and structure combine to create a particularly harmonious whole. Notes of cherry shine through brilliantly, supported by a masterful balance and velvety tannins that lend the wine a long, refined finish.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 96/100 “Nobly aromatic and remarkably natural, it expresses the vintage with great sincerity. The deep palate retains great distinction and a true personality.”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 94-96/100 "The 2025 Pontet-Canet was picked between September 2 and 23 and matured in 50% new oak barrels, 35% amphorae and 15% used barrel. The alcohol this year is 13.3%. This has a more fruit-driven bouquet than its peers, with upfront blackberry and blueberry fruit, a little floral in style, with hints of pressed violet that emerge with aeration. Fine delineation. This is finely balanced, quite flinty on the back palate, edgy with pleasing focus. Just a touch of black pepper towards the composed finish. Just the right amount of grip here. Not quite as long as you would find in warmer vintages, but that is moot because of the freshness and brightness in this Pontet Canet."

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Vinous (N. Martin) : 96-98/100 "The 2025 Lynch-Bages [...] has a stunning bouquet with exceptionally pure blackberry, cassis and subtle violet scents, the oak seamlessly integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with finely embroidered tannins, perfect acidity, a touch of cedar and black pepper that dovetails into a peacock's tail finish that “clings” to the mouth. This continues the strongest run from Lynch-Bages since the 1980s and, perhaps with the 2025, it is close to surpassing that."

Vinous (A.Galloni) : 95-97/100 "The 2025 Lynch-Bages is a wine only very patient consumers should contemplate. Dark and explosive, with incisive tannins, the 2025 is quite the powerhouse. Huge beams of tannin lend serious intensity and power. In many warmer years, this level of richness is accompanied by commensurately high alcohols and viscosity, but the 2025 is built around fairly classic lines, which only reinforces its sheer brawn."

La Revue du Vin de France : 95-97/100 “Spectacular in its depth of flavour and powerful attack. It consistently unfurls waves of black fruit and fresh mint, with an intense and highly expressive character. Intense, precise and full-bodied, it is underpinned by perfectly integrated tannins and lingers on a juicy and very persistent finish.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 95-96/100 “Explosive on the nose with ripe fruit, cedar and minty notes, offering great density and depth. The imposing tannic structure is perfectly controlled, underpinned by rich body, fruit and immense length. A great wine with excellent ageing potential.”

J-M Quarin : 95/100 "Full-bodied on the attack and on the palate, with good flavour and a tight yet delicious tannic structure, the wine melts on the finish. It ends with a lovely, fragrant length and a touch of positive austerity."