2025 Futures

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."

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."

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.”

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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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Vinous (A. Galloni) : 95-97/100 "The 2025 Pape Clément is magnificent. The aromatics alone are captivating. Strong floral and savory notes soar from the glass. Lavender, rose petal, sage, mint and mocha lead into a core of wonderfully vibrant red/purplish fruit. Medium in body and deep, Pape Clément is positively stellar in 2025. The Cabernets and Petit Verdot add tons of aromatic presence. Élevage is 85% in barrique and 15% in foudre, with a relatively modest 33% new oak."

Bettane+Desseauve : 92-93/100 "Pure fruit, a warm palate, intense flavour and robust tannins make up this full-bodied, energetic and well-structured wine."

Vinous (N. Martin) : 91-93/100 "The 2025 Fombrauge was picked from September 15 to 29, again, a little later than some other Right Bank estates. Matured in 75% oak, of which one-third is new, it is just missing a bit of personality on the nose, eventually offering macerated dark cherries and light minty scents. The palate is medium-bodied and actually better than the nose at the moment, with quite edgy tannins, fresh and quite sapid towards the finish, which benefits from that more prudent approach in the winery. One of my favourite vintages in recent years… more my style, but just wait for the aromatics to find their groove."

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Vinous (A. Galloni) : 91-93/100 "The 2025 Le Dragon de Quintus is a delight, supple and forward, with gorgeous, pure fruit. The Dragon has a ton to offer in 2025. Soft curves wrap around a core of red cherry/plum fruit, spice and rose petal. All the elements are so nicely balanced."

Vinous (N. Martin) : 90-92/100 "The 2025 Le Dragon de Quintus has a bright and lively bouquet, with peppermint-tinged red fruit that opens nicely in the glass. The palate is sweet and candied on the entry, smooth and sensual, with very fine tannins and a poised, lingering finish. This is a classy Le Dragon de Quintus that should give 12 to 15 years' drinking pleasure."

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Vinous (N. Martin) : 89-91/100 "The 2025 Clos de l'Oratoire was picked September 10 to 22 at 34 hl/ha and matured in 20% new oak barrels. It has a slightly more backward, slightly austere nose at first that opens in the glass. The palate is well balanced with slightly chalky tannins, leaning more towards black fruit, chalky in terms of texture with a tickle of cracked black pepper on the finish. Fine."

Bettane+Desseauve : 92-93/100 “Blackberry, blackcurrant and floral notes combine to create an enticing bouquet. Dense, velvety and elegant on the palate, it gains in precision with each vintage.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 93-95/100 "The 2025 Clos de l'Oratoire is a gorgeous, mid-weight Saint-Émilion. Strong floral and savory inflections open first. Initially deceptive, the 2025 has plenty of power lying in reserve. The blend is 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, with the Franc very much front and center in the wine's aromatics, saline-infused contours and overall structural feel. This is impeccably done."

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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.”

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Bettane+Desseauve : 94/100 "With its increasingly concentrated flavour profile, this wine offers a lingering creamy smoothness and an already hedonistic charm."

J-M Quarin : 93/100 "Juicy on the attack, soft on the palate, with a lively flavour, this wine develops into a delicious and charming wine with a succulent finish, perfectly complemented by the oak."

La Revue du Vin de France : 92-94/100 “Now produced exclusively from Saint-Sulpice-de-Faleyrens, this cuvée has gained in elegance, with a decidedly less opulent style. Grown on limestone soil, Virginie de Valandraud has developed greater depth and precision, underscored by fresh fruit.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 92-94/100 "The 2025 Virginie de Valandraud is gorgeous. Floral, silky and bright, the 2025 has so much to offer. Vibrant red-toned fruit, white pepper, mint, pomegranate and orange peel sizzle on the palate. I especially admire the wine's energy and long, saline-inflected finish."

Vinous (N. Martin) : 92-94/100 "The 2025 Virginie de Valandraud [...] has a well-defined bouquet with blueberry, iodine and violet scents on the nose. There is a touch more minéralité than usual. The palate is fresh and has a pleasing underlying citrus edginess under the black fruit. Gentle grip, nicely controlled towards the silky finish. Classy."

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 93-95/100 "The 2025 Barde-Haut is a powerful and resonant. Macerated dark cherry, spice, new leather, cedar and menthol confer tons of intensity. Broad and ample, with notable textural intensity, Barde-Haut is a highly representative wine from Saint-Émilion's Saint Christophe des Bardes sector. This builds beautifully with a bit of time in the glass."

Vinous (N. Martin) : 92-94/100 "The 2025 Barde-Haut is a powerful and resonant. Macerated dark cherry, spice, new leather, cedar and menthol confer tons of intensity. Broad and ample, with notable textural intensity, Barde-Haut is a highly representative wine from Saint-Émilion's Saint Christophe des Bardes sector. This builds beautifully with a bit of time in the glass."

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Vinous (A. Galloni) : 94-96/100 « The 2025 Petit Gravet Ainé is gorgeous. Lifted floral overtones, blood orange, chalk, mint, white pepper and vibrant red-toned fruit sizzle on the palate. This understated Saint-Emilion really has energy and verve. Ifs never the most obvious wine, but if's always classy and full of personality. »

Bettane+Desseauve : 94-95/100 “The Cabernets have a long finish. The floral and peppery notes give the wine its full depth.”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 91-93/100 "The 2025 Petit Gravet Ainé has a powerful nose, with damson and fresh fig scents, though it feels a little too pushed for the vintage. The palate is medium-bodied with chewy tannins, quite a bit of extraction, although there is an underlying sapidity that keeps it fresh. It will need a bit of time, but it should eventually mellow."

J-M Quarin : 90/100 « Deep black colour. Intense on the nose. Hints of fresh black fruit. Deep and complex when swirled in the glass. Soft on the palate at first, flavourful in the mid-palate, the wine glides across the palate towards a long, juicy finish, with deep aromas of black fruit. »

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Bettane+Desseauve : 95-96/100 “Rich fruit, sensuality and freshness combine to create a silky, elegant texture. Peppery floral notes enliven a very long finish.”

J-M Quarin : 95/100 “Juicy, light, dense and fragrant on the palate, with a particular elegance and a strong return of the aroma on the finish, without any tannic harshness. It’s very good.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 94-96/100 "The 2025 Sansonnet is remarkable. Explosive and racy, it delivers floral overtones that meld into red/purplish fruit, blood orange, sweet spice and cedar. This is an especially mid-weight, refined Sansonnet, a wine that marries finesse with power. The long, resonant finish is so attractive, but everything about the 2025 speaks to superb balance. Élevage is 50% new oak, 20% once-used barrels, 20% foudre and 10% in amphora."

La Revue du Vin de France : 92-93/100 “It is characterised by a rich maturity that envelops a refreshingly high acidity. The nose is reminiscent of a white wine, with notes of peach and blood orange. The palate evokes fruit compote with a zesty edge.”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 91-93/100 "The 2025 Sansonnet comes from a seven-hectare vineyard close to TrotteVieille, 85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon on hard limestone, aged 50% in new oak, lower than before when it was 70-80%, plus amphora and wooden vats. It has a powerful nose that manages to retain delineation, with layers of blackberry and bilberry fruit and a touch of vanillary new oak. This has a little more terroir expression than its "sibling", Soutard-Cadet. The palate is medium-bodied, with fine tannins, actually more low-key than the aromatics imply, fresh acidity and decent sapidity on the finish. I am just seeking a little more complexity to materialise."

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Bettane+Desseauve : 95/100 “Blackberry, blackcurrant and floral notes combine to create a charming bouquet. On the palate, it combines elegance and depth in a mature style.”

J-M Quarin : 94/100 “A hint of vanilla when the glass is swirled. Delicate on the palate at first, very refined in the mid-palate, with a graceful texture; the wine melts on the finish, which is long, succulent and fragrant, with no harsh tannins. It’s very good.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 93-95/100 "The 2025 Villemaurine is impressively deep and polished, even if there is some reduction. Inky dark fruit, chocolate, new leather, grilled herbs and lavender convey tons of textural intensity and sheer power. A reduction in new oak and the introduction of casks for both vinification and élevage are some of the recent developments here."

La Revue du Vin de France : 92-93/100 “We should commend the skilful handling of this vintage, which has resulted in a wine with crisp fruit, intense citrus notes and a delicate texture. The palate is clear and pure, with velvety tannins.”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 91-93/100 "The 2025 Villemaurine  has a refined nose, mainly red fruit (strawberry and raspberry) with hints of pressed violet in the background. The oak is neatly integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with bright red cherry and strawberry fruit that dovetails into darker fruit towards the structured finish. There is a pleasing fluidity to this Villemaurine with a peppery aftertaste. Quite a serious wine."

Vinous (A. Galloni): 91-94/100 “The 2025 Fonroque is a very beautiful wine with great promise. There's quite a bit of Cabernet Franc in the blend, which works well in lifting the wine's aromatics while also adding a good bit of freshness. Dark red-toned fruit, new leather, cedar, spice and incense all take shape in a Saint-Émilion of rare distinction and class. A fine effort."

J-M Quarin: 93/100 “A deep, intense, purplish red colour. A very aromatic nose, with pure, ripe, fresh and spicy fruit. Delicate on the attack, flavourful on the mid-palate, with a lovely texture; the wine lingers on the palate with soft, juicy tannins. Good aromatic length.”

Vinous (N. Martin): 91-93/100 “The 2025 Fonroque has a crisp, pure and very floral nose, unfurling with black cherries, cassis and violet scents. The oak is assiduously utilised here. The palate is medium-bodied with sorbet-like freshness. It feels a little like a low SO2 wine, as if there were some carbonic maceration on the finish! But it has plenty of energy, is nicely structured and should drink well for 12 to 15 years.”

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Vinous (A. Galloni) : 94-96/100 « The 2025 La Dominique is terrific. This is one of the best vintages of La Dominique | can remember fasting. Aromatic, silky and exceptionally polished, La Dominique impresses right out of the gate. Bracing saline notes extend the clean, reverberating finish. A sleeper. »

Bettane+Desseauve : 94/100 "Floral notes accompany a smooth, well-balanced palate with a long finish and just the right amount of persistence."

Vinous (N. Martin) : 92-94/100 « The 2025 La Dominique is a significant step up from the Deuxieme Vin this year: vivid red and black fruit, a touch of cedar and a more floral style, with violet and iris flowers. Fine delineation. The polate is well balanced, with rounded, velvety tannins, good depth and a judicious touch of white pepper sprinkled over the finish. This should drink well for 15 to 20 years »

J-M Quarin : 92/100 « A beautiful, deep, intense red. A very aromatic nose with subtle, ripe fruit notes. A creamy touch when swirled in the glass. Delicate on the palate at first, particularly flavorful in the mid-palate, with a touch of firmness as it unfolds; the wine nevertheless evolves into a smooth, lingering finish. »

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Bettane+Desseauve : 96-97/100 “This silky wine is underpinned from start to finish by a refined mineral energy. It has the calibre of a Grand Cru Classé. A real favourite.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 95-97/100 « Clos Saint-Julien is magnificent in 2025. What a wine. Inky and explosive in the glass, but not at all heavy, Clos Saint-Julien has so much to offer. It's classic Saint-Emilion all the way. Plush contours and silky tannins totally envelop the palate. »

J-M Quarin : 95/100 « Couleur noire. Nez intense, fin, fruité, pur et subtil. Velouté dès l'entrée en bouche, avec de l'éclat dans la saveur et un déroulé au toucher raffiné, le vin évolue riche et profond en finale, avec une incroyable concentration aromatique. C'est délicieux. Cette minuscule propriété d’1,54 hectare fait merveille. »

Vinous (N. Martin) : 89-91/100 

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J-M Quarin : 98/100 “Full-bodied on the attack, rich and complex on the palate, with plenty of flavour and a refined texture, the wine develops slowly with a velvety mouthfeel. It finishes with increasing depth, noble, profound and flavourful, with a long, lingering finish of violets. A sumptuous success.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 97-99/100 "The 2025 La Gaffelière soars out of the glass with magnificent intensity. Strong Cabernet Franc overtones and bright saline notes from the clay-limestone plateau are finely sketched with tremendous precision. The 2025 bristles with tension from start to finish. It's a phenomenal wine by any measure."

Bettane+Desseauve : 97/100 “Blackberry, graphite and aromatic herbs combine to create a complex bouquet. Velvety, well-structured and with a salty finish, the palate combines depth with a mineral edge.”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 95-97/100 "The 2025 La Gaffelière [...] continues a strong run of form for this rejuvenated Saint-Émilion, with quite ebullient raspberry and wild strawberry scents, a dash of black pepper and brown spices, the Cabernet Franc shaping the aromatics and giving it a Pomerol-like personality. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, impressive weight, quite peppery and tensile; this maintains density and grip through to the long finish. This is a great wine that has great personality and charm."

La Revue du Vin de France : 94-96/100 “The success of the limestone terroirs of the Saint-Émilion plateau in 2025 is confirmed by this resplendent Gaffelière. The nose is composed, precise and well-integrated, with velvety tannins, and the wine is dynamic overall. One of the best buys of this vintage.”

Le Point : 18/20 Coup de ♥ “Delicate nose, black fruits, liquorice, very elegant, deep, refined tannins, plenty of freshness, well-balanced, lingering. ”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 98-100/100 "The 2025 Beau-Séjour Bécot has all the requisites to take its place alongside the 2022 and the other extraordinary wines of 2025. Aromatic and layered, with striking presence, the 2025 is majestic. Deep, dark red fruit, pomegranate, mint, chalk, white pepper, rose petal and lavender soar from the glass. Bright saline notes drive through the mid-palate and into a finish marked by intense fruit and vibrant minerality. The purity here is just off the charts. Yields were 32 hectoliters per hectare. The 2025 saw a cold soak of 15 days followed by another 27 days or so on the skins, on the longer side for Bordeaux. Blending is done before the wines see oak. There are good wines, exceptional wines, and then emotional wines. Beau-Séjour Bécot falls into the third category. Unforgettable."

Vinous (N. Martin) : 94-96/100 "The 2025 Beau-Séjour Bécot was picked from September 5 to 12 for the Merlot and September 17 and 18 for the Cabernet Franc, which represents 20% of the blend due to new plantings that are reorientated north-south instead of east-west. Proprietor Juliette Bécot told me that yields were 32 hl/ha, mainly due to the initiation florale; they conducted a long 15-day cold maceration and used 50% new barrels, 37% foudres and the remainder in used barrel and amphora, malo done in vat. The nose takes a few minutes to open in the glass. Mineral-rich black and red fruit, clearly limestone-driven, touches of graphite and briny scents emerge with time. The palate is medium-bodied with sapid red fruit, mainly raspberry with some white-tipped strawberry. Like others, the limestone really comes through in this wine that could almost be described as "rocky". Linear and correct on the finish, again, it will gain more flesh during its barrel maturation and it will become an extremely fine and classy Saint-Émilion."

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Bettane+Desseauve : 97/100 “The concentration of the grapes and the terroir provide a perfect expression of the tannins and aromas. The Cabernet Franc enhances a peppery, floral and very promising finish.”

J-M Quarin : 97/100 “Deep black colour with purple highlights. Intense, fruity nose. Hints of fresh black fruit. Complex when swirled in the glass. Meticulous on the palate at first, flavourful in the mid-palate, with a delicate richness coating the palate; the wine develops into a full-bodied, juicy, noble wine, leading to a long, complex finish with deep aromas. It’s superb! I haven’t tasted it like this since the 2016 vintage.”

La Revue du Vin de France : 95-97/100 « It clearly stands out for the quality of its sparkling fruit, complemented by delicate floral notes and a subtle hint of limestone. The tannins are very well-defined, enveloped in a velvety texture that brings out a minerality which gives the wine a long finish. The full-bodied structure envelops the whole beautifully. ”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 95-97/100 “The 2025 Larcis Ducasse is another exceptional wine from one of the most under-the-radar estates in Saint-Émilion. Dark red-fleshed fruits, rose petal, lavender, mocha, licorice, sage and graphite are all seamless in the glass. The 2025 marries power with finesse to a degree that is exceptionally rare. Lively acids and lifted floral overtones brighten the long, resonant finish."

Vinous (N. Martin) : 95-97/100 “The 2025 Larcis Ducasse has a gorgeous bouquet already, with pure blackberry and cassis fruit, seamlessly integrated new oak, retaining focus and delineation. The palate is medium-bodied, with very fine lace-like tannins, perfectly judged acidity, bright acids towards the finish upholding tension and a silky texture that is totally disarming. Outstanding."

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Bettane+Desseauve : 96/100 “Ripe fruit, violet, graphite and a hint of pepper combine to create a complex bouquet. Velvety and well-balanced on the palate, it is underpinned by fine tannins and a classy finish.”

La Revue du Vin de France : 94-96/100 “This vintage impresses with the quality of its tannins, offering a high level of refinement. The velvety texture, enhanced by the 45% Cabernet Franc and 15% Sauvignon Blanc, is silky and gives way to a rich minerality, which blends harmoniously and smoothly.” 

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 94-96/100 "The 2025 Canon La Gaffelière is bright and beautifully focused right out of the gate. Orange peel, sage, mint, pipe tobacco, dried flowers and mocha soar out of the glass. Floral aromatics and brisk saline notes are the signatures in a tightly wound Canon La Gaffelière that is going to need a number of years to be at its most expressive. I especially admire the energy here."

Vinous (N. Martin): 91-93/100 "The 2025 Canon La Gaffelière includes only 40% Merlot this year, the remainder, 45% Cabernet Franc and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, picked between September 16 and 19. Matured in 30% new oak barrels, this has a tightly wound nose with blackberry, briar and chalky scents, the Cabernet Franc imparting light graphite scents. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins on the entry. licorice-tinged black fruit, again, a little chalky in texture, but there is more suppleness compared to the Clos de l'Oratoire on the finish. Promising."

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J-M Quarin: 95/100 “A deep, intense, vivid colour with bluish highlights. A very aromatic, refined, fruity and pure nose. Juicy and flavourful on the palate, with a very elegant development and plenty of flavour from the mid-palate through to the finish. A long, deep finish.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 94/100 “Red berries, dark fruits, floral notes and delicate chalky undertones combine to create a harmonious bouquet. The palate is full-bodied, taut and long-lasting, making an elegant impression.”

Vinous (A. Galloni): 93-95/100 “The 2025 La Clotte is a powerful, layered wine that needs a few minutes in the glass to open. Lifted floral and savory overtones meld into a core of dark red cherry fruit, mocha, new leather, menthol, licorice and dried herbs. Bright saline notes follow, shaping the mid-palate and finish nicely. This needs time to unwind, but there's a lot of wine here. Gorgeous."

Vinous (N. Martin): 92-94/100 “The 2025 La Clotte [...] is quite subtle on the nose, demanding a little more coaxing than usual, delivering lovely violet scents that merge with the black cherry and blueberry fruit. Fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with very supple tannins. Perhaps on the mid-palate there is a veneer of new oak that will be subsumed during the élevage and barrel maturation. Moderate length, this is a fine Saint-Émilion from the Vauthier family (again)."

J-M Quarin: 97/100 “Deep black color. Intense, refined, fruity, and pure on the nose. Hints of black fruit, licorice, and fig. Southern character when swirled in the glass. Full-bodied on the attack, smooth on the mid-palate, and very fresh as well, with a rich texture; the wine melts on the palate starting from the mid-palate. It finishes long and flavorful, with a juicy, slightly firm but well-rounded finish.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 96-98/100 "The 2025 Clos Fourtet is elegant, polished and super refined. Bracing mineral notes cut through a core of dark red and blue-toned fruit. Spice, mocha, new leather and licorice all meld together. Seamless and profoundly elegant, the 2025 impresses with its sensual personality, soft contours and magnificent balance. Time in the glass brings out touches of blood orange and white pepper that lend explosive brilliance through to the gorgeous, sustained finish.[...] The 2025 is positively stellar. Tasted two times. Grand Vin."

Vinous (N. Martin) : 94-96/100 "The 2025 Clos Fourtet [...] has a bright nose, a mélange of red and black fruit, orange rind and touches of crushed stone emanating from the limestone. The palate is medium-bodied, with succulent ripe tannins, leaning more towards red fruit on the mid-palate. Subtle touches of graphite and white pepper emerge towards the citrus-fresh finish, with commendable length, gentle grip and satisfying sustain. This is a great Clos Fourtet that should age well in bottle."

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J-M Quarin : 95/100 “A hint of truffle. Full-bodied on the palate, very, very flavourful in the mid-palate, with a lovely texture and a build-up of flavour between the mid-palate and the finish; the wine finishes long, powerful and deep. It is superb in terms of energy and richness.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 93-94/100 “Full-bodied and velvety, the superb palate offers structure, balance and a delicately peppery finish.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 91-93/100 "The 2025 Le Carillon d'Angélus is another gorgeous wine from the De Bouärd family. Dark-fleshed fruit, leather, incense and licorice convey somber intensity. This is far from an easygoing wine. Readers should plan on cellaring this for at least a few years, as it is quite potent in the early going. Gravel and lavender develop toward the long, beautifully resonant finish."

Vinous (N. Martin) : 91-93/100 "The 2025 Le Carillon d'Angélus is raised in 50% new oak, 25% used barrel and 25% in stainless-steel vat. It has a well-defined and focused bouquet with blackberry, blueberry, light oyster shell/estuarine scents that lend another dimension (these were accentuated by the thinner Riedel glass that I requested). The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, well balanced, a tad more tension than the No. 3, with more depth on the finish. Gentle grip, quite linear in style, but there is satisfying persistency on the finish. Very fine."

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J-M Quarin : 97/100 “Hints of blackberry and vanilla. Extremely delicate on the attack, very, very flavourful on the mid-palate, with a subtle richness that coats the palate; the wine develops into a juicy and intensely aromatic finish that retains all its qualities. This final third of the palate is simply magnificent. It’s incredible!”

Bettane+Desseauve : 95-96/100 “Morello cherry and pepper give rise to a mouth-watering bouquet. The Cabernet Francs add depth to the palate and create a complex finish. A very promising Quintus that is increasingly reflecting its exceptional terroir.”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 92-94/100 "The 2025 Quintus [...] has the most opulent bouquet from Domaine Clarence Dillon, with lavish black cherries, cassis and blood orange scents, and a big bunch of violets developing in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with svelte, smooth tannins. A little lower in acidity, yet it maintains balance and comes armed with a seductive, dark chocolate-tinged finish that is a bit of a guilty pleasure. Very luxuriant."

J-M Quarin: 100/100 “Deep black colour. An intense, refined, fruity and, above all, profound nose—the same depth found in Latour or Cheval Blanc. Hints of fresh black fruit. A base note of blackberries. The wine becomes more floral, more refined and even more beautiful when the glass is swirled. Full-bodied on the attack, bursting with fruit on the mid-palate, with a classy texture, and suddenly, a change of pace in the development; the wine gains body and offers extraordinary depth of flavour, whilst remaining measured and smooth. Immense, complex length, brilliant and bursting with fruit. It’s magical. Blend: 76% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Franc. Alcohol content: 14% - pH: 3.5 - IPT: 70 versus an average of 60. Yield: 40 hl/ha. 100% first press wine. Ageing: 16 to 18 months, 49% new oak, 7% large casks. Harvest began on 28 August, the earliest date on record, and ended on 18 September, also the earliest. As a side note, the separate batches tasted before malolactic fermentation already showed a distinctive and wonderful character where the Cabernet Franc and Merlot were indistinguishable. And the Marie Gabrielle plot reminded me of Chambertin. A reference to Burgundy frequently perceived when tasting Château Canon over the years. This knowledge lies in the heart, intuition and expertise of Stéphane Bonnasse, the winemaker, who brings this splendid interpretation to the world.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 98-100/100 "The 2025 Canon is a total stunner. Deep and sumptuous in the glass, it offers tons of the vintage's textural intensity along with all the vibrant, saline energy that is such a signature here. Dark-fleshed fruit, mocha, new leather, herbs and dried flowers build gradually in the glass, leading to a huge, dramatic finish laced with hints of blood orange, pomegranate and chalk. The interplay of finesse and power is dazzling."

Vinous (N. Martin): 96-98/100 "The 2025 Canon was picked between August 28 and September 18 at 40 hl/ha. This is very pure and refined on the nose, with wonderful delineation, not as flattering as, say, the 2015 or 2019 at this stage, yet very focused and mineral-driven. The palate is medium-bodied with filigree tannins, quite sapid, with a pinch of cracked black pepper. Like its "sister", Berliquet, the limestone terroir comes through and seems to "tingle" on the finish. Maybe not a crowd-pleaser, but I like its uncompromising nature that reflects its place of birth"