2025 Futures

J-M Quarin : 99/100 “It gains depth when swirled. Ultra-precise on the palate, particularly flavourful in the mid-palate, complex and quintessentially Pauillac, this refined (with a hint of new oak) and noble wine, with great density, starts off tight before slowly opening up. It develops into a long, complex and deep finish, with a lush and multi-faceted aftertaste. Wow!”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 96-98/100 "Silky, aromatic and layered in the glass, the 2025 Pichon Baron is a total stunner. What a wine. Sweet red cherry/plum fruit, blood orange and rose petal are some of the many notes that caress the palate. Hints of pomegranate, mint and exotic spice appear later, adding layers of nuance. The wine's striking mid-palate sweetness and overall balance are the stuff dreams are made of. This is exquisite."

La Revue du Vin de France : 96-97/100 “Impressive for its definition and aromatic purity. The explosive nose opens with a broad palette of black and red fruits, complemented by delicate floral notes. The palate is long, built around very fine-grained tannins. A wine that is at once powerful, precise and distinguished, with a rising finish full of vigour.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 96-97/100 “The wine’s expressive terroir and the quality of its aromas define this great Pauillac, which has a very bright future ahead of it. Another success story that remains true to the estate’s powerful and distinguished style.”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 95-97/100 "The 2025 Pichon Baron has a subtle estuarine/sea spray element that intertwines with the mélange of red and black fruit. The Merlot is actually more expressive than recent vintages. The palate is medium-bodied, with grainy tannins, lovely crispness and elegance, gaining depth as it moves into its final third. Slightly chalky tannins (a leitmotif of the vintage, especially in Pauillac), gentle grip, with an almost mellow finish, suggest that it might be earlier drinking than the 2019 or 2022. Superb."

J-M Quarin : 98/100 “Extremely delicate on the palate, with a wonderfully graceful texture and a complex flavour blending black fruits and ink, the wine melts on the palate. It lingers on the finish, velvety, in a magnificent display, making it impossible to spit out. Highly indulgent, very much in the style of Pichon Comtesse.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 97/100 “Full of finesse and harmony, impressive for its length and natural balance. The wine achieves a remarkable synthesis between the refinement of great vintage wines of the past and the precision of more contemporary expressions.”

La Revue du Vin de France : 96-98/100 “One of the vintage’s finest achievements. Sensuality, legendary elegance and a radiant texture define this wine, which boasts a slender, refined and perfectly integrated structure. The body is sumptuous, the fruit vibrant, enhanced by particularly refined floral notes. The finish gracefully unfolds in successive waves of fruit.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 96-98/100 "The 2025 Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is a total stunner. A wine of depth and intensity, it soars out of the glass with layers of nuance and complexity. The 2025 has it all: aromatics, fruit density and structure to match. Pichon Comtesse is shaping up to be one of the wines of the vintage."

Vinous (N. Martin) : 95-97/100 "The 2025 Pichon-Longueville has a taut and linear nose, very classic in style, graphite/pencil lead scents that permeate the black fruit. Beautiful delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with filigree tannins. A little more structured and austere than the more Merlot-driven vintages of old. Yet as it unfurls in the glass, it reveals the level of sophistication and precision you now come to expect from this Pauillac Second Growth. At 13.1% alcohol, this is lower than other recent vintages."

Le Point : 19/20 Coup de ♥ “Black berries, blackberry, graphite, very smooth on the palate, blackcurrant, long finish. A sensation of freshness that makes the wine seem as though it were two degrees cooler. Remarkable.”

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J-M Quarin : 96/100 “Hints of pine needles reminiscent of Pessac. Deep colour when swirled in the glass. Meticulously textured from the very first sip, highly aromatic on the palate, with a graceful mouthfeel; the wine melts on the palate, developing into a full-bodied, velvety, complex and long finish.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 94-95/100 “The higher proportion of Cabernet brings this cuvée even closer to the status of a grand cru. The finesse of the winemaking and the quality of the terroir lend this Carruades great elegance and depth.”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 92-94/100 "The 2025 Carruades de Lafite has quite an understated bouquet that needs a little more encouragement than usual. Blackberry, pencil box and light estuarine scents gradually unfurl. Fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied, with sapid black fruit on the entry, gentle grip, wonderful balance and plenty of freshness and brightness on the finish. What a superb Carruades."

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 92-94/100 "The 2025 Carruades de Lafite is a total stunner. It's a great example of how Bordeaux has come along in the last few decades, in that it could have easily been a Grand Vin from another generation—maybe not from a great year, but from many years. Brisk acids and strong floral overtones immediately convey energy. Hints of lavender, rose petal, graphite and spice box are classic Lafite; all the Carruades lacks vis-à-vis its sibling is the classic Lafite mid-palate. This should blossom beautifully with time, and I would be in no rush to open it. What a delight."

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J-M Quarin : 100/100 “A style reminiscent of Pessac wines. Ultra-full-bodied on the attack, complex as it develops, rich on the mid-palate and, above all, very, very aromatic, with a noble finish; the wine caresses the palate with a creamy texture evoking raspberries. It never lets up, elegant, deep and utterly irresistible. An incredible presence given the low alcohol content of just 12.5%. Pure seduction!”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 98-100/100 "The palate is medium-bodied with finely chiselled tannins. It is blessed with extraordinary harmony and it is so well balanced that you almost overlook the weight and minéralité towards the finish. Just a dab of graphite lingers on the aftertaste. This is a very succinct and refined Lafite-Rothschild that I suspect will drink earlier than the 2022, yet will age with equal grace in bottle. I admit that, upon returning to my car, it was only then that I realised what a brilliant wine the 2025 Lafite-Rothschild is destined to become."

Bettane+Desseauve : 98/100 “Extremely refined, masterful in its perfect balance and the already remarkable integration of oak. The terroir comes through with rare clarity in a style of immense distinction.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 97-99/100 "The 2025 Lafite-Rothschild is powerful and explosive in the glass. Dark cherry/plum fruit, graphite, new leather, graphite, licorice and lavender race across the palate. A Pauillac of mid-weight structure, the 2025 impresses with its tension and deep, layered personality. Even in the early going, the Grand Vin is so vivid, so expressive. I can't wait to taste it in finished form. For those who love data."

La Revue du Vin de France : 94-95/100 “Once again, Lafite stands out for its elegance and airy style, which is particularly fresh, subtle and easy to drink (12.5% ABV). The purity of the fruit and the precision of a laser-sharp palate make an immediate impression. The balance is masterful, the finish long, briny, refined and of immense complexity. Whilst it may not be the most powerful, it undoubtedly takes the prize for distinction.”

J-M Quarin: 94/100 “Deep black colour. An intense, refined, fruity, pure, ripe and subtle nose. Extremely delicate on the palate at first, with a classy texture and a slow, very fruity development; the wine melts on the palate, pleasant, succulent, long-lasting and even noble. It’s incredible.”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 92-94/100 "The 2025 Capbern comes with a redesigned label that now sports the same heart-shaped motif in order to visibly link it with Calon-Ségur. This was picked from September 4 with the Merlot until September 20, the fastest harvest ever at 15 days since the maturity was already there. Yields are 32 hl/ha and it was matured in 60% new oak barrels, alcohol 13.8% with a 3.25 pH. This has an attractive bouquet with brambly black fruit, briar, cedar and light tea leaf scents that gradually open in the glass. Fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, gentle grip, a little chalkiness and plenty of freshness and poise towards the finish. More cohesive than recent vintages, I really appreciate the control and minéralité towards the finish. This is one of the best Capbern releases to date."

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 90-93/100 "The 2025 Capbern is an absolute delight. Bold, juicy and super expressive, the 2025 is so showy today. A rush of dark red-toned fruit, new leather, spice, menthol, dried flowers and mocha makes a strong opening statement. Cabernet Sauvignon drives the blend. Capbern is usually pretty burly. The 2025 offers plenty of fruit intensity along with tannins that are more refined than most years. This is such a gorgeous wine. Best of all, Capbern should be a terrific value."

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Vinous (N. Martin) : 94-96/100 "The 2025 Ormes de Pez [...] is very refined on the nose with brambly black fruit, crushed stone and light humidor scents, focused and classically styled. The palate is medium-bodied with sapid black fruit, armed with a fine bead of acidity. Black merges into redder fruit towards the finish with commendable length. This Saint-Estèphe has a newfound fluidity which has taken it up a level. Superb."

La Revue du Vin de France : 93-94/100 “The strength of this vintage lies once again in its sensuality and the caressing quality of its tannins. A sumptuous wine, with a full, round mid-palate and velvety tannins. Explosive fruitiness.”

J-M Quarin : 92/100 “Delicate on the palate at first, with a rich flavour in the mid-palate, the wine melts on the palate and develops a smooth, velvety tannic structure.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 91-92/100 “Well-structured, with a solid framework and a particularly harmonious profile. A fine expression of the vintage.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 89-92/100 "The 2025 Ormes de Pez is redolent of dark cherry, herbs, menthol, tobacco, cedar and iron. This midweight Saint-Estèphe Cru Bourgeois has a lot to offer. Open-knit aromatics and relatively soft tannins suggest the 2025 will drink well pretty much right out of the gate."

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 90-93/100 "The 2025 Le Marquis de Calon Ségur is a powerful, dense wine. Dark and somber, with gorgeous depth and plush contours, the Marquis has a lot to offer. Blackberry, gravel, incense, licorice, dried herbs and mocha are all dialed up. All the richness of the year comes through loud and clear, but floral and citrus overtones on the finish provide a measure of balance."

Vinous (N. Martin): 89-91/100 "The 2025 Le Marquis de Calon Ségur is the expression of the Merlot at the estate, and there is more in the blend this year than before, around 67%. Matured in 20% new oak, that Merlot obviously sits in the driving seat, delivering juicy redcurrant and wild strawberry scents. The oak is nicely integrated. The palate is medium-bodied, with very malleable tannins, fine acidity, rounded and slightly chalky in texture. Quite linear towards the finish, this is not a flamboyant Saint-Estèphe, though there is already a sense of refinement that will carry it through for 12 to 15 years if you can resist its approachability."

J-M Quarin: 94/100 “Deep black colour. An intense, fruity, ripe and subtle nose. A hint of fig. Deliciously juicy on the palate, with extravagant flavours and a smooth texture. A long, vibrant finish with intense aromas. Very fragrant.”

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J-M Quarin: 95/100 “Deep black color. An intense, refined, fruity, and pure nose, evolving into delightful notes of black fruit rarely encountered before. Meticulously crafted on the palate, it is extremely aromatic, with a refined richness that coats the palate and a wealth of flavors; the wine finishes powerfully and deeply, with a magnificent finish. It’s superb!”

La Revue du Vin de France: 94–95/100 “The vintage is based on a significant proportion of Cabernet Franc (11%), which brings spice, crispness and finesse to this highly refined and subtle Cos Labory. A balanced, easy-drinking, composed and airy wine. Very precise on the finish." 

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 91-93/100 "The 2025 Cos Labory represents another step forward under Michel Reybier's ownership. A dark, potent Saint-Estèphe, Cos Labory offers up an exotic mix of dark red-toned fruit, rose petal, blood orange, spice, bay leaf and tobacco. There's a bit more Cabernet Franc in the blend this year, which likely explains the wine's aromatic intensity and strong savory accents."

Bettane+Desseauve : 92/100 “Clean, precise and classic in style, this Saint-Estèphe confirms a standard of excellence that has been further raised since the change of ownership. It remains excellent value for money.”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 90-92/100 "The 2025 Cos Labory contains no Petit Verdot this year. It offers ripe black cherries and blueberry fruit on the nose, pressed violet and iris flower, a hint of wild mint. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit and fine acidity, the judicious 20% new oak neatly integrated. Certainly better than the 2024, afford this "useful Saint-Estèphe" three or four years in bottle."

Bettane+Desseauve : 95/100 “Delicious, rich and smooth, with a subtle yet distinct oakiness. A noble and instantly appealing harmony.”

La Revue du Vin de France : 94-95/100 “There’s no doubt about it: the 2025 vintage continues the wine’s string of successes in the style that is its strength and has built its reputation. Smooth, silky and intensely fruity, it is driven by the fine Merlot grapes of its terroir and offers an explosive palate with magnificent tannins.”

Vinous (N. Martin): 93-95/100 “The 2025 Haut-Marbuzet showed a bit of reduction on the nose, perhaps less flamboyant than in previous years, stricter yet still well defined. The palate is medium-bodied, with pliant tannins, attractive peppered black fruit, succinctly controlled, with a lightly peppered and quite sustained finish. Excellent, classy, more-ish."

J-M Quarin: 92/100 “A deep, intense red colour with bright highlights. Moderately aromatic and fruity on the nose. Delicate on the palate initially, very flavourful on the mid-palate, with depth of aroma and a slightly pronounced oaky presence at this stage; the wine finishes long and succulent, with a slight touch of austerity that should mellow with ageing.”

Vinous (A. Galloni): 90-93/100 “The 2025 Haut-Marbuzet is a wild, powerful wine, and one of the most distinctive wines in Bordeaux. Huge fruit and equally imposing tannins are the signatures. This old-school Saint-Estèphe is going to require quite a bit of patience, but it has so much to offer. Gravel, dried herbs, menthol, licorice and dried herbs meld into the huge, tannic finish. Give this time."

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Vinous (A. Galloni) : 94-96/100 "The 2025 Lafon-Rochet is classy and polished, as it so often is. Readers will find a Saint-Estèphe of nuance, delineation and understated class. Vibrant blue/purplish fruit, lavender, sage and menthol are some of the many nuances that begin to open with some coaxing. This is classic Lafon-Rochet all the way."

J-M Quarin : 94/100 “A deep, intense purple colour. A very aromatic, refined, fruity, pure and floral nose. Delicately full-bodied on the palate, with a classy texture; the wine melts on the palate with a charming development. On the finish, the tannins are the most distinguished ever seen from this estate. A lovely, fragrant length. It is very good.”

La Revue du Vin de France : 92-94/100 « Le vin est puissant, compact, sur le muscle. Le fruit est dense, avec des notes de réglisse. L’élevage en foudres (40 %) lui apporte un joli naturel, respectant l’éclat du fruit et la fraîcheur. Il pourrait mériter une meilleure note s’il se détend et dompte ses tanins. »

Bettane+Desseauve : 92-93/100 “With a fine physique that is still slightly tight today, he has all the potential needed to quickly develop into a well-balanced horse.”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 91-93/100 "The 2025 Lafon-Rochet was picked from September 9 to 23 and matured in less new oak than usual, around 15%, with more foudres, 40%, including around one-third new from Stockinger and Taransaud. I think the influence of the new foudres is tangible on the nose and at the moment just masks a little of the fruit profile. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins, classic and a little austere in style, very Saint-Estèphe with an off-dry finish. I would have liked just a little more sustain and complexity, but it delivers an attractive salinity on the aftertaste."

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Vinous (A. Galloni) : 92-94/100 "The 2025 Les Pagodes de Cos is a huge, somber wine. Blackberry, gravel, licorice, chocolate, incense and cloves hit the palate with serious intensity. Ample and quite dense, the 2025 is super concentrated from start to finish. It's going to need a few years to shed some of its considerable baby fat. This is a gorgeous Pagodes."

Vinous (N. Martin) : 92-94/100 "The 2025 Les Pagodes de Cos is fragrant and floral on the nose, with violet and iris petals, and light iodine aromas infusing the black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied, with silky tannins on the entry, very harmonious, with blue fruit and black pepper towards the sensual finish. This will require three or four years in bottle but should mature well over 15 to 18 years."

J-M Quarin: 93/100 “Deep black color. Intense nose with ripe, subtle fruit and vanilla notes. Immediately rich and opulent on the palate, very fruity; the wine develops powerful and succulent, with a long finish featuring well-integrated tannins.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 92/100 “With its beautiful colour and full-bodied texture, it captivates with its delicate mouthfeel and the roundness provided by the Merlot.”

J-M Quarin: 98/100 “Deep black colour. Intense, fruity, subtle and complex on the nose, developing notes of intense black fruit in the glass. Extremely delicate on the attack, particularly aromatic on the mid-palate, with a classy texture; the wine melts on the palate, juicy, deep and noble. It boasts a sustained richness without a hint of tannin. Impossible to spit out.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 95-97/100 "The 2025 Calon Ségur is a total head-turner. Aromatic and structured, the 2025 hits all the right notes. Readers will have to be patient, as the 2025 is packed with intense fruit and equally potent tannins that will need a decade to soften. This is a big, big wine. Here, too, the aromatics are so present, with lingering notes of dried herb, crushed rose petal and mint."

Vinous (N. Martin): 95-97/100 "The 2025 Calon Ségur contains just a little more Merlot this year at 17%, though it is still dominated by the 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, picked between September 4 and 20 over 15 days at 35 hl/ha. It represents 65% of the estate's total production this year. As usual, this is matured entirely in new French oak for a planned 20 months. This has immense clarity and precision on the nose, blackberry and cedar, a little sous-bois, beautifully delineated and more elegant than some recent vintages. The new wood is folded in and barely noticeable even at this early juncture. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy, slightly chalky tannins on the entry. There is quite a conspicuous marine/estuarine element with hints of Japanese nori infusing the black fruit, almost briny in style…I like that. It gives this Calon personality and bandwidth. Classical in style and lower alcohol at 13.6% compared with recent releases (the 2022 was 14.5%), this has a very promising future."

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J-M Quarin: 99/100 “Deep black color. Intense, refined, fruity, pure, and complex on the nose. Hints of spices, dried fruit, and cream when swirled in the glass. Full-bodied from the first sip, complex on the mid-palate, with a refined richness that coats the palate and incredible power; the wine melts in the mouth. It evolves slowly, with a long finish, slightly tannic, but with a breathtaking finish that remains powerfully intense, very enveloping, and above all, delicious.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 96-99/100 "The 2025 Cos d'Estournel is shaping up to be one of the wines of the vintage. Grand, dramatic and sweeping, with notable textural intensity, the 2025 hits all the right notes. Even in the very early going, the 2025 is magical. Dark red/purplish fruit, spice, new leather, tobacco, lavender and mocha build effortlessly in the glass. More than anything else, I am blown away by the wine's magnificent balance. A masterpiece."

La Revue du Vin de France : 96-98/100 “In keeping with recent vintages, Cos 2025 is a wine of great refinement; deep and dense, certainly, but with a lovely, preserved elegance and obvious, natural fruit. The ageing has also integrated very well without masking the fruit’s lovely vibrancy. One to watch closely.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 96-97/100 “Rich colour, impressive body and perfectly balanced tannins characterise this Cos, which remains true to the estate’s powerful style. Another success that lives up to expectations.”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 95-97/100 "There is just a touch of CO2 on the nose that soon dissipates, gorgeous black plum and damson aromas, pencil lead and light iodine scents all delivered with impressive delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, a hint of cracked black pepper and pencil lead that infuse the layered black fruit. There is a real crescendo of flavours in this Cos d'Estournel, fanning out gloriously towards the sustained finish. This is a serious Saint-Estèphe that will age supremely well in bottle."

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 91-93/100 "The 2025 Bellegrave is a powerful, hearty Pomerol. Blackberry, gravel, menthol, dried herbs, chocolate and incense are front and center. Deeply pitched Cabernet Franc overtones build through the mid-palate and into the huge, resonant finish. This is such a distinctive wine."

Vinous (N.Martin) : 90-92/100 "The 2025 Bellegrave (Pomerol) has a well-defined nose with tobacco-tinged red berry fruit that gently unfolds in the glass. Discrete at first, though it soon finds its voice. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, decent weight, fresh and harmonious, with a classically styled finish sprinkled with white pepper. This is a fine Bellegrave that should age well in bottle."

La Revue du Vin de France : 92-93/100 “This tender-hearted Pomerol has not been affected by the vintage, offering velvety tannins, hints of blackberries, with touches of dried herbs and lavender, and delicate tannins.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 91-93/100 "The 2025 La Petite Eglise is a very pretty, open-knit second wine. It offers fine persistence and balance. I find it just a touch light texturally, perhaps because this vintage includes a bit of fruit from relatively young vines. The 2025 might not quite have the depth or complexity of the very best years, but it comes close. Best of all, it will drink beautifully on release."

J-M Quarin : 91/100 "A hint of citrus. Full-bodied on the attack, juicy on the palate, with a delicate texture and plenty of charm, the wine lingers on the finish with notes of liquorice and hints of black fruit."

Vinous (N. Martin) : 90-92/100 "The 2025 La Petite Eglise [...] has a clean and pure bouquet with blackberry, briary and light red berry fruit. The palate has very malleable tannins, caressing and harmonious, with black pepper and bay leaf towards the finish and a sense of completeness. The aromatics just need to click into fifth gear, which they undoubtedly will by the time of bottling."

Bettane+Desseauve : 90-91/100 “Sensuality comes through right from the first sip, with an immediate velvety richness. A charm that is already very pronounced.”

Vinous (N. Martin): 94-96/100 “The 2025 Feytit-Clinet has quite a bit of reduction on the nose, but it blows away to reveal enticing blackberry and bilberry fruit, hints of truffle oil and black pepper. The oak is well integrated. The palate is very well balanced, with a sense of vibrancy, almost urgency, on the entry. Silky smooth tannins, perfectly judged acidity, tender and long on the finish, this might be the best Feytit that I have tasted from barrel, perhaps the "insiders' Pomerol" of the vintage?"

Vinous (A. Galloni): 94-96/100 “The 2025 Feytit-Clinet is a wild, exotic beauty. Succulent red/purplish fruit, exotic spice, blood orange, mint and rose petal caress the palate. A kiss of new French oak is nicely judged. Floral top notes pull it all together on the close. Stylistically, proprietor Jeremy Chasseuil has moved away from the darker, more extracted wines of the past.”

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Bettane+Desseauve : 95-96/100 “Ripe blackberry, peony and warm stone notes create a refined bouquet. Silky, elegant and fresh on the palate, this wine will continue to develop in the coming months.”

Vinous (A. Galloni): 94-96/100 “The 2025 Gazin is a fabulous wine. It's deep, rich and powerful but also wonderfully layered in the glass, with real finesse and tons of nuance. Dark red-toned fruit, lavender, mocha, spice and licorice open beautifully. The 2025 impresses with its captivating energy, finely sketched details and sublime balance. Magnificent."

La Revue du Vin de France : 93-95/100 "The style is crisp, in keeping with recent vintages, with a hint of minerality. The focus is on the blue clay rather than the fruit. The creamy Merlot on the attack gives way to a medium-bodied wine characterised by a clay-like texture rather than fruit, with a subtle tannic grip resulting from ‘marked’ water stress.” 

J-M Quarin: 94/100 “Deep black colour. An intense, fruity nose, pure and fresh as ever. Becomes creamier when swirled in the glass. Juicy on the attack, melting on the palate, with a touch of austerity; the wine develops into a juicy, long-finishing wine that retains its richness right to the end.”

Vinous (N. Martin): 90-92/100 “The 2025 Gazin [...] has a perfumed nose, well defined, with touches of oyster shell emerging with time and combining with the black fruit, remaining quite classical and old school in style. The palate is medium-bodied with ample weight. Rounded and pliant tannins, hints of truffle towards the finish, which just needs a little more grip. This will be one of the more approachable vintages from this Pomerol stalwart.”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 96-98/100 « The 2025 Clinet was the earliest picking ever, from September 4, and aged in 60% new oak plus 40% one-year-old barrels. Vintages now have a little more Cabernet Sauvignon, as a hectare of Merlot was uprooted. Now this has a delightful nose, perhaps the most elegant and refined that I have encountered at this stage: vivid red cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry scents, neatly embroidered oak, more floral in style. The palate is medium-bodied with chiselled, fine tannins, bright and tensile, exquisite focus, with a peacock's tail on the finish. Quite crystalline on the finish, this is a Clinet that I would like in my cellar. Or at the dinner table. Or in my glass. »

J-M Quarin: 97/100 “Deep black color. Intense, fruity, and subtle on the nose. A hint of resin. Full-bodied on the attack, juicy on the mid-palate, with rich flavor and abundant, refined body, the wine slowly evolves into a long, complex, dense, airy, fresh, and smooth finish.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 94-96/100 « The 2025 Clinet is a dark, brooding wine, largely because of the significant presence of Cabernet Sauvignon—a rarity in Pomerol, but a tradition here dating back to vines that were planted in the 1930s and 1950s. Plum, blackberry, gravel, incense, licorice and scorched earth stain the palate. Harvest started on September 4, the earliest ever. Yields were 34 hectoliters per hectare. Lots saw about 30 days on the skins, on the longer side for the château. Malolactic fermentation was done in barrel. »

J-M Quarin: 97/100 “Deep black color. Intense, fruity, pure, complex, and creamy on the nose. Soft on the palate at first, dense in the mid-palate, with plenty of flavor and a velvety body underpinned by a tight tannic structure; the wine soars on the finish, which is long, succulent, and complex. It’s superb.”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 92-94/100 "This is intense on the nose with black berries, touches of licorice and cassis, cohering nicely in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly chalky tannins on the entry that lend tension. Very good weight and density in this Pomerol, structured with gentle grip, fine minéralité towards the finish that lingers in the mouth. This will require four or five years in bottle, but there is a lot of potential here."

Vinous (A. Galloni): 96-98/100 “The 2025 La Conseillante is shaping up to be magnificent. Rich and luscious in the glass, the 2025 offers up an exotic mélange of inky dark fruit, cloves, new leather, licorice and mocha. This is the first vintage that sees the return of Cabernet Sauvignon, historically a part of the blend from at least 1871 to 1956, when frost devastated many vineyards in Pomerol. The 2025 is impressively deep, but also quite vibrant. I can't wait to see how it ages. It's a superb effort from Technical Director Marielle Cazaux and her team. Cazaux made an immediate impact when she arrived in 2015, starting with a move to lower-intervention farming that was immediately apparent."

Vinous (N. Martin): 95-97/100 “The 2025 La Conseillante [...] has a very pure nose with black cherries, blueberry and wild strawberry fruit, just a little Burgundy-like in style. A hint of orange rind loiters in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with filigree tannins, a silver thread of acidity, quite linear and strict on the entry, gentle grip with a dash of black pepper towards the finish. A second glass that happened to have been opened for an hour revealed some of its opulence that will surely be enhanced during the élevage. It will deserve four to five years in bottle but will have a long life ahead and will give a lot of pleasure."