2025 Futures

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J-M Quarin : 94/100 “A fresh hint of red berries, with a slight menthol note when the glass is swirled. Full-bodied on the palate, with a touch of Saint-Estèphe character as it develops, offering both fresh and dark fruit flavours; the wine unfolds in a juicy and powerful manner. It finishes long, with a touch of positive austerity, as the flavour is very much present.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 93-94/100 “The stylistic link with the great wine remains evident in its remarkable body. However, its tannic character suggests waiting a while before fully enjoying its potential.”

Vinous (N.Martin) : 91-93/100 "The 2025 Le Petit-Mouton has a very intense nose, blackberry and cassis mixed with violet and a touch of wild mint. The palate is medium-bodied, with pliant tannins, fine acidity, quite spicy on the mid-palate with a liberal sprinkling of black pepper, nicely focused with a classically styled finish. It will need two to three years in bottle."

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 89-91/100 "The 2025 Le Petit-Mouton is powerful and dense in the glass, revealing super-ripe black cherry, plum, chocolate, new leather, spice and a healthy kick of French oak. Of all the wines in the Mouton stable, the Petit-Mouton most shows the riper side of the year in both its flavor profile and texture. It will be interesting to see how this develops with élevage. For now, the 2025 is extroverted, leaning towards blowsy."

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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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Terre de Vins : 98-99/100 Coup de ♥ "98% Cabernet Sauvignon, a historic record for Mouton Rothschild. The prince of the Médoc reigns supreme in the blend of this 2025, and his signature is unmistakable: intense, deep, powerful and distinguished, unfolding a velvety blackcurrant flavour edged with notes of graphite, peony and Indian ink. The palate is superbly balanced between creaminess and vitality, structured around a highly precise tannic framework, supported by a mentholated freshness that accompanies the body throughout, right to the delicately powdery finish. The length is remarkable.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 97-98/100 “A superb nose of perfectly ripe Cabernet Sauvignon, oscillating between black and red berries. The full body and vibrant finish are already impressive. A great wine that will require patient ageing.”

La Revue du Vin de France : 97-98/100 “A great Mouton was born in 2025. With an unprecedented level of Cabernet (98%), it captivates with an incredibly juicy and refined profile, blending sumptuous creaminess with delicately smoky notes of great elegance. On the palate, it impresses with its class, its balance and its remarkable smoothness. A major asset: an exceptionally savoury finish, at once minty, lingering and intensely fruity.”

J-M Quarin : 97/100 “Meticulous on the palate, highly aromatic on the mid-palate, with a refined texture, the wine develops powerfully and is slightly more austere than expected. It has a long, lively finish, with a touch of tannic astringency sitting on top of the fresh, creamy flavour rather than beneath it.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 96-98/100 "The 2025 Mouton Rothschild is dense and brooding. Although naturally very, very young, all the elements are so well put together. The 2025 is 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, the most Cabernet ever in the Grand Vin, and that very much comes through in the wine's structure and overall presence. Graphite, lavender, rose petal and menthol build into the rich, heady finish. There's a ton of potential here. »

Vinous (N.Martin) : 95-97/100 "The 2025 Mouton Rothschild has a very pure and controlled bouquet, "cool" black fruit, a light estuarine influence (oyster shells shucked down on the beach in Arcachon?) that filter through the blackberry and cassis fruit. Wonderful delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins that feel a little more rounded and suppler than the 2025 Lafite Rothschild tasted just prior. There is a luxuriant aspect, the signature of Mouton Rothschild that differentiates it from the other First Growths, not plush but perhaps a little more flattering at this very early stage thanks to its patina of creaminess. In a sense, it is quintessential Mouton Rothschild and should age extremely well in bottle."

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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!”

Terre de Vins : 99-100/100 Coup de ♥ "Impressive. Deep and vertical, vibrant and precise in its multifaceted character—such is Lafite 2025. A harmonious blend of the best of all worlds (2022, 2020, 2016, 2010) in a truly complete package. On the palate, it’s like static electricity: a volume of substance that strikes immediately with a punch, à la Muhammad Ali. Powerful yet light on its feet, it strikes and dodges on a quivering tannic texture, like a wave of salty pixels, leaving a dotted line of powdery sensations, evoking menthol and graphite.”

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.”

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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.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 93-94/100 “Deep and harmonious, this Saint-Estèphe is even superior to Calon’s second wine in this vintage. A wine offering unbeatable value for money.”

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."

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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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Terre de Vins : 96-98/100 Coup de ♥ “A true distillation of the 2025 vintage, displaying fine maturity, from its terroir where the vines draw their nourishment from a vein of blue clay, a rarity in the Médoc. Its deep colour releases aromas of wild strawberries, sweet spices and aniseed mint. Equally enticing, the palate blends flavours of red fruit gratin with velvety tannins that leave a fresh hint of peppermint, perhaps a signature of the Petit Verdot, which accounts for over 10% of the blend at Château Meyney ...”

La Revue du Vin de France : 94-96/100 “The vintage has produced a real long-distance runner in 2025; a concentrated and powerful wine, yet endowed with the balance and freshness that are the hallmark of its terroir. A distinguished wine, finishing with beautifully firm tannins and a welcome hint of savoury flavour.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 94-95/100 “Robust yet elegant, consistently impressive and remarkable for its depth and natural vigour. A safe bet and excellent value for money.”

J-M Quarin : 94/100 “Deep black colour. An intense, fruity, fresh, ripe, vanilla-scented and spicy nose. Full-bodied on the attack, smooth and full-flavoured on the palate, the wine develops into a rich and powerful finish with fine tannins. A beautifully long, lively and fragrant finish.”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 93-95/100 "The 2025 Meyney has a bright nose with blackberry and bilberry fruit, cedar and light cigar box scents in the background, all delivered with commendable delineation. The palate is well balanced with supple tannins, but there is plenty of structure here, very well judged acidity, well-integrated oak with a judicious dash of pepperiness and a floral aspect to the finish. The 14% Petit Verdot just lends a little more malleability to the texture and it should be absolutely delicious once in bottle. If this is released at a good price en primeur, as it has been in the past, then this could represent an astute buy."

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 92-94/100 "The 2025 Meyney is packed with blue/purplish fruit, lavender, dried herbs, menthol and crushed flowers. Ample, broad and quite powerful, the 2025 builds beautifully with time in the glass. I can’t remember tasting a Meyney with this much sheer purity in its fruit. Impressive."

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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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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) : 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.”

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Terre de Vins : 96-98/100 Coup de ♥ “Pencil lead, tobacco and blueberry jelly dominate the very inviting nose. The palate is characterised by a full-bodied attack, with multiple tannins that are, however, very well integrated into the wine. The rest unfolds with elegance and length, the wine’s finely crafted structure lending great structure and persistence to the flesh, which is sap-filled and flavourful. The hints of menthol and graphite add a touch of freshness and class to the whole. Very coherent and very accomplished."

Bettane+Desseauve : 96/100 “Probably the finest Phélan-Ségur in several decades. Its complexity, vigour, balance and elegance place it on a par with the finest classified growths of the vintage.”

La Revue du Vin de France : 94-96/100 “Built around fine Cabernets, it is robust, classic and aristocratic in the best sense of the word. The wine is ripe, refined and noble. Notes of black fruit, graphite, a hint of spice and finely powdered tannins: this is the hallmark of this 2025.”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 93-95/100 "Mainly black fruit, the Cabernet-dominated scents of cedar and tobacco emerge within a couple of swirls, with just a light touch of tea leaves in the background. The palate is medium-bodied, with fine-boned tannins matched by a silver thread of acidity. Very well balanced and unequivocally in the more elegant style, without the concentration or voluptuousness of the 2022. This is more sleek and refined, ergo, an earlier-drinking Phélan Ségur that delivers elegance and refinement. Just a lovely Saint-Estèphe."

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 91-93//100 "The 2025 Phélan Ségur is a gorgeous but quiet wine. Hints of dark raspberry, rose petal, mint, spice, mocha and blood orange fill out the layers. The fruit profile is more red-leaning than in many years, while the 2025 is on the lighter side structurally. It will be interesting to see what élevage brings. Savory overtones from the Cabernets suggest a bright future. There's certainly plenty to look forward to."

J-M Quarin : 90/100 “Rich black fruit aromas when the glass is swirled. Delicate on the palate at first, flavourful in the mid-palate, the wine melts on the palate. It finishes long and juicy, with a hint of tannin.”

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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.”

La Revue du Vin de France : 96-98/100 “Calon is a resounding success. It is intensely fruity and floral, yet very pure. With a blend dominated by Cabernet, it offers a very approachable, refined balance and, above all, a lovely tension, thanks to its well-preserved acidity, lovely minerality and long finish.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 96-97/100 “The remarkable bouquet and unmistakably velvety texture define this truly first-class Calon-Ségur. Its length and refinement on the palate are impressive.”

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."

J-M Quarin : 99/100 “Extremely delicate on the palate, with a refined texture, a soft, velvety mouthfeel and a full-bodied, powerful structure, the wine melts on the palate, offering a long, complex and elegant finish. It has a wonderfully long, flavourful finish, with consistently smooth and aromatic tannins. It’s superb!”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 98-100/100 "The 2025 Montrose only comes from the Terrace IV, as has been the way since the 2023 vintage. This has another very intense nose with a potent graphite element that infuses the black fruit, beautifully defined but unapologetically classical in style. Wow. The purity of fruit is exceptional. The palate is medium-bodied with supple, very chiselled tannins, exquisite black fruit loaded with minéralité. So much freshness and vibrancy, gentle but insistent grip, very precise and refined on the finish, this is a Montrose that will rank as one for the ages. Wow (again)."

La Revue du Vin de France : 97-98/100 “This is a first in the vineyard’s history: the harvest began in August (on the 29th). The Merlot and Cabernet grapes have reached full maturity, whilst retaining their acidity and crispness. On tasting, the wine displays a palate of great class, very typical of the vineyard, with the Cabernet setting the tone and providing the wine’s length. Tension and brilliance on the finish. Very complete.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 96-97/100 “Produced from the remarkable Terrace 4 on the banks of the estuary, it combines full-bodied power, refined tannins and great length. A true and elegant expression of the Montrose terroir.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 95-97/100 "The 2025 Montrose is a very quiet, sophisticated Montrose. Silky tannins, lifted aromatics and mid-weight structure are the signatures. Time in the glass brings out lovely red-toned fruit character, along with hints of spice, blood orange, cedar and sweet pipe tobacco. It will be interesting to see how the 2025 develops with élevage. Today, it is a bit on the lighter side relative to the norm here. Some of that may be attributable to winemaking."

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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.”

Terre de Vins : 98-99/100 Coup de ♥ “The proverbial creaminess of Cos d’Estournel is clearly evident, with a broad, calm and deep nose, where an oceanic menthol note lurks beneath the dark fruit. A dimension that is at once powerful, tender and velvety, which is found on the palate: the wine’s velvety texture is built upon a meticulously crafted tannic framework, which supports, revitalises and energises the enveloping body. Whilst embracing its caressing and sensual dimension, the wine does not deny its athletic muscularity, right through to the finish, which tightens very subtly on a note somewhere between graphite and roasted pepper.”

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."

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Bettane+Desseauve : 93/100 « Parmi les plus frais de son secteur, il séduit par une floralité pure et continue. Le soyeux bienveillant rebondit jusqu’à une finale savoureuse et persistante. »

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.”

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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 : 95/100 “Between the generosity of 2022 and the tension of 2019, it reveals itself to be deep and precise, with an ethereal, floral and highly refined finish, striking a balance between structure and a silky texture.”

J-M Quarin : 95/100 “It develops complex aromas when swirled in the glass. On the palate, it is a marvel of delicacy and balance, with a silky texture, a smooth body and intense flavour. Everything comes together perfectly, making it hard to spit out. A rare treat from Nenin.”

La Revue du Vin de France : 93-96/100 “Nénin 2025 is a great success; the wine is harmonious. The 38% Cabernet brings out long-lasting tannins, reminiscent of the Médoc, and gives the wine structure with grace and harmony. The finish is rich, with a rare aromatic precision.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 90-93/100 "The 2025 Nenin is packed with dark blue/purplish fruit, lavender, mocha, cloves, new leather, and incense. Rich and voluptuous in the glass, the 2025 is all charm. This is a pretty extroverted vintage for Nenin, but all the elements are nicely balanced. Soft contours frame the long, juicy finish."

Vinous (N. Martin) : 90-92/100 "The 2025 Nenin has quite a potent nose for a Deuxième Vin, with black plum, hints of star anise and white pepper. This has much more delineation than the Fugue. The palate is medium-bodied with quite succulent ripe blackberry, strawberry and citrus notes, a little chewy on the mid-palate, modest length, although not the most complex Nénin that I have tasted on the finish. But a decent, solid Pomerol nonetheless."

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Terre de Vins : 96-98/100 Coup de ♥  "A superb Gazin 2025 that is increasingly catching up with its prestigious neighbours on the plateau, thanks to plot restructuring, precision, sorting and gentle maceration. The terroir, the vintage and human ingenuity form the perfect equation."

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.”

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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 (N. Martin) : 96-98/100 « TNow 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. »

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.  »

La Revue du Vin de France : 93-96/100 “The Clinet style suits this vintage well, offering a creamier texture than the appellation average, with a soft, harmonious structure and aromas of ripe black fruit without being overpowering, accompanied by delicate floral notes. The 20% Cabernet contributes finely grained, lingering tannins.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 92/100 “Blackberry, plum, cocoa and spices combine to create a rich bouquet. The structured palate still seems somewhat one-dimensional at this stage, but should continue to develop.”

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Bettane+Desseauve : 98/100 “The power of the vintage has been perfectly restrained. Ripe black fruits, floral notes and Sichuan pepper combine to create a great wine with a distinct character: silky, taut, deep and exceptionally refined.”

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. "

La Revue du Vin de France : 96-97/100 “Marielle Cazaux plays the elegance card and clearly offers a standout interpretation within the appellation. La Conseillante captivates with its refined aromas and its powdery, precise and well-integrated tannins. The salty finish highlights an ethereal, velvety texture and great length.” ”

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."

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Bettane+Desseauve : 96-97/100 “Blackcurrant, bigarreau cherry and dried immortelle create a rich bouquet. Structured, refined and long-lasting, it follows in the footsteps of the exceptional 2018 vintage.”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 95-97/100 "The 2025 Vieux Château Certan is raised in two-thirds new oak, the remainder one-year-old. The Merlot sculpts the bouquet with perfumed red cherries, raspberry, cassis and pressed violet scents that gain intensity in the glass. The oak is seamlessly integrated. The palate is medium-bodied, with powdery tannins on the entry. This must be one of the most peppery VCCs that I have tasted, poivre noir from the Cabernet Franc component. Quite structured, with chalky tannins on the finish, almost as if it came from more limestone soil."

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 93-96/100 "The 2025 Vieux Château Certan is not in the mood to show all its cards. Today, the 2025 shows tons of textural richness and body, but not quite the delineation or energy of the best vintages. Black-toned fruit, gravel, incense, mocha and chocolate are generous in the glass. Ripeness feels pushed to the edge, with fruit perhaps picked a bit later than ideal. But this is a barrel sample, with the wine racked just three weeks prior to my visit. I won't be surprised if this shows better from bottle, but today, this is my impression."

J-M Quarin : 98/100 “Extremely delicate on the palate at first, full-bodied in the mid-palate, with a slow, lingering development, the wine unfolds with depth, complexity and nobility, leading to a long, succulent finish. An unbeatable combination of refined power, followed by rich notes of liquorice and violet in the aftertaste. It’s superb!”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 96-98/100 "The aromatics are timid at first, but unfurl in the glass, revealing enticing scents of raspberry, wild strawberry, truffle oil and cedar. The oak is beautifully integrated, and it gains delineation with each swirl. The palate is medium-bodied, with fine tannins, one of the most mineral-driven L'Eglise-Clinet wines that I have tasted from barrel, gaining cohesion and poise, with perfectly judged acidity and a gentle but insistent grip on the finish. There is a verticality to this Pomerol that gives it a more cerebral slant compared to the 2022, but it is still quite delicious. That said, I would still give it a few years in bottle."

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 95-97/100 "The 2025 L'Eglise-Clinet is totally seamless. Crème de cassis, lavender, licorice, mocha, pomegranate and jasmine caress the palate. Impossibly fine, silky tannins frame the mid-palate. Time in the glass brings out the wine's textural richness and all the gravitas that is such a signature here. Gravel, dried herbs, mocha and lavender shape the huge, dramatic finish."

La Revue du Vin de France : 95-97/100 “With 90% Merlot, this 2025 is one of the plateau’s finest achievements. Its class is striking. The understated nose gives way to a palate of great purity, framed by rich yet well-integrated tannins, thanks to gentle maceration. The finish delights with its aromatic notes and flavours of delicious fresh fruit.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 95-96/100 “The silky texture on the palate gives way to a floral, earthy and sophisticated wine. Complex, refined and delicious, it will age with great elegance.”

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J-M Quarin : 99/100 “A highly aromatic nose, with ripe fruit notes, combined with a floral nuance never before detected in this wine at this age. Even purer and more distinguished when the glass is swirled. Meticulously full-bodied on the attack, rich in the mid-palate and more fragrant than ever, the wine melts on the palate, gaining power and flavour. It finishes with a long, textured and complex finish. It is remarkable for its smoothness and structure.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 97-98/100 “Wild blackberry and peony give way to a velvety touch of tannin. Dense, smooth and magnificent on the finish, it coats the palate with a rare richness.”

Terre de Vins : 96-98/100 Coup de ♥ “It is intensely aromatic right from the nose; the 2025 vintage has a sunny character where the charm of the fruit takes centre stage. The genius, right from the first sip, lies in having mastered this warmth—thanks both to the fine gravel terroir and the winemaking process—to retain only the fruit, its purity and its freshness. This 100% Merlot offers notes of mint, blackcurrant and violet. The velvety tannins bring a smile to the face; we know this wine will be a delight even in its youth.”

La Revue du Vin de France : 94-96/100 “La Violette is remarkable for its ability to retain a zesty freshness despite the scorching heat of the vintage, thanks in particular to a carefully adapted whole-cluster vinification process and its old vines. The bouquet delights with its refinement. The palate is enveloping without heaviness, framed by polished tannins and a subtle, beneficial bitterness. ”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 93-95/100 "The 2025 La Violette, 100% Merlot, is a dense, powerful wine. Blackberry, gravel, bittersweet chocolate, licorice and espresso are all dialed up. The 2025 possesses off-the-charts fruit richness and tannins to match. As usual, this vintage will not be released for many years, so there is plenty of time for it to come together. It is one of the wines on the Right Bank that are defined by minuscule yields. Production will be around 1,500 bottles, about a third of the normal amount."

Vinous (N. Martin) : 91-93/100 "The 2025 La Violette has a pretty nose with comely Morello cherry, cassis and violet scents that deliver the plushness that is La Violette's signature. The palate is very smooth on the entry, with rounded, velvety tannins and just about sufficient countervailing acidity. There is a little headiness on the finish, where I would just like to see a little more grip. Just a little warmth here, yet still an enjoyable Pomerol for those seeking hedonism."

J-M Quarin : 98/100 “The enigmatic, marvellous smoothness of Le Pin is evident in this 2025. Its delicate texture, hedonism, lack of tannins and airy character make it incredibly easy to drink.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 97-98/100 “Ripe blueberries, dark chocolate and Kampot pepper herald a sensual richness that coats the palate. The minty finish adds freshness and depth to this heady, magnificent wine.”

La Revue du Vin de France : 96-97/100 “A fine wine from Le Pin, displaying a sense of great maturity perfectly balanced by a rich, particularly rounded tannic structure, whilst retaining the vintage’s characteristic freshness. The wine captivates with its harmony, smoothness and savoury finish.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 95-97/100 "The 2025 Le Pin is a wild, exotic beauty. Deeply layered spice overtones and a kiss of French oak lead into a core of vibrant dark-fleshed fruit. In this tasting, Le Pin comes across as a bit heavy and monolithic, largely because of yields that were just 20 hectoliters per hectare"

Vinous (N. Martin) : 94-96/100 "The 2025 Le Pin takes time to unfold on the nose, with red berry fruit, black truffle and veins of graphite. The oak is very discretely used here. The palate is medium-bodied with velvety tannins, fine depth, though this is more a linear, vertical Le Pin rather than the more flamboyant 2022. A tingle of white and black pepper, a dab of licorice towards the finish that lingers temptingly. I suspect this will demand three to five years to really show its mettle."

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La Revue du Vin de France : 92-94/100 “Delicious! The nose offers crisp, vibrant black fruit, with hints of thyme. On the palate, it is lively, framed by velvety, subtly gripping tannins. It stands out for its zesty finish, which comes from the 95% Merlot from a warm vintage. The mosaic of soil types lends a rich diversity of both aromatic and mineral notes to the finish.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 92-93/100 “Bright red berries and ripe dark fruits complement one another on the nose and on the palate. The velvety, lingering tannins lend it great charm.”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 91-93/100 "The 2025 Côte de Baleau, which comes more from the clay/limestone soils rather than sandy and underwent a lighter extraction, has a slight reduction on the nose, with quite a noticeable marine, slightly briny tincture that lends another dimension to the red fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with finely chiselled tannins, the blackberry and blueberry fruit clean and precise, not long, but there is good tension and just the right amount of sapidity."

J-M Quarin: 91/100 “A deep, intense red color with bright highlights. The nose is highly aromatic, fruity, and subtle. On the palate, it is smooth and velvety, with a refined texture, a delicate flavor, and elegant tannins.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 90-93/100 "The 2025 Côte de Baleau is quite dense in this vintage, largely due to a reduction of fruit from sandier soils. This usually comprises about a third of the blend, but these parcels are currently being redeveloped. Succulent dark cherry fruit, new leather, licorice, mocha and sweet French oak are pushed forward. Plush contours wrap it all up in style. This is a fine choice for medium-term drinking, once the tannins soften a bit."

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Vinous (N. Martin) : 90-92/100 "The 2025 Clos La Gaffelière has an attractive nose with brambly red berry fruit, redcurrant and bright orange pith scents. Fine delineation, and it seems just effortless. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, chalky tannins, nicely balanced, with a touch of sour cherry on the finish. Worth seeking out."

J-M Quarin : 90/100 “Rich and flavourful on the palate, developing a touch of tannin, but the aroma masks this. A lovely, unmissable finish.”

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J-M Quarin : 94/100 “Extremely delicate on the palate, very aromatic in the mid-palate, the wine develops without any harsh tannins, leading to a fragrant, long finish. A nuanced and very fine wine.”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 92-94/100 "The palate is medium-bodied, with pliant tannins, very pure and refined, more blueberry and cassis fruit coming through with a rounded, smooth finish that is oddly just a little Petit Verdot-like (none here, incidentally). This should age well in bottle, but will be seductive in its flush of youth."

Bettane+Desseauve : 92/100 “Dark fruits and peppery notes dominate a well-defined bouquet. The palate is balanced and full-bodied, yet remains elegant, even if one might expect more from this vintage.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 90-92/100 "The 2025 Moulin Saint-Georges is a delight. Plump and juicy, with lovely forward fruit, the 2025 offers up generous blue/purplish fruit, lavender, licorice, mint and cinnamon. Soft, supple curves add to its considerable appeal. This inviting Saint-Émilion is a total charmer. Best of all, it should drink well with minimal cellaring."

La Revue du Vin de France : 90-92/100 “The sunnier exposure lends the wine a sunny character, tempered by the site’s limestone terroir, offering hints of overripe fruit alongside crisper notes. This wine stands out above all for the refinement of its aromas, its generous body and the chalky finish.”