2025 Futures

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Bettane+Desseauve : 91-92/100 “With a focus on minerality and chalky notes, it reveals a ripe Sauvignon Blanc with smoky and apricot-like hints. The full-bodied and lingering palate achieves remarkable balance thanks to a lively and dynamic finish.”

La Revue du Vin de France : 90-91/100 “A delicate wine, this one emphasises freshness and a subtle floral character. On the palate, it is light and crisp, offering a sense of purity but lacking a little in length. Best enjoyed whilst young for its vibrancy and finesse.”

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La Revue du Vin de France : 97-99/100 “In a very consistent vintage, this wine has that certain something extra… The sample is deeply fruity, indulgent and luscious, with an enticing flavour of roasted peach. Very pure, straightforward and progressive on the palate despite its overflowing sensuality, it masterfully balances its rich body (171 g/l, albeit less than the memorable 2022 and 2023 vintages), returning on the finish to a moving closeness to fresh fruit.”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 96-98/100 "The 2025 Lafaurie-Peyraguey is the only cuvée this year, there is no second wine. This was cropped at 12 hl/ha between September 16 and October 9 via three tries, one just to clean the vineyard, and comprises 100% Sémillon with 175 g/l of residual sugar. It has a very nuanced bouquet that opens nicely with aeration, dried peach, pear and light waxy scents, a touch of saffron in the background. The palate is beautiful, very well balanced with pure botrytised fruit, a little almond and chamomile towards the finish with very well integrated oak. This is a really classy Sauternes that has a long future ahead."

J-M Quarin : 96/100 “A hint of oak. On the palate, it has a delicate texture and is highly aromatic, developing notes of mandarin liqueur. A very refined palate despite the immense richness of residual sugars. A long, flavourful finish.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 94-96/100 “Powerful and full-bodied, admittedly a little less developed or open than others at this stage, but knowing the estate, there is no doubt about its class and potential.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 94-96/100 "The 2025 Lafaurie-Peyraguey is airy and gracious right out of the gate. Orange confit, candied ginger, passion fruit and tangerine oil are some of the notes that grace this understated, silky Sauternes endowed with regal finesse and class."

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J-M Quarin : 90/100 « Deep, intense colour. A very aromatic and complex nose. Hints of black fruit. Dense and velvety on the palate, developing into a flavourful finish with well-integrated tannins and a lingering aftertaste. It’s very good. Another success. »

J-M Quarin : 95/100 “It develops a very aromatic and refined bouquet when swirled in the glass. Ultra-delicate on the palate, with a vibrant flavour, the wine unfolds slowly, confidently and with depth, leading to a meticulous and subtle finish. It is superb, full-bodied, complex and utterly delightful.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 93-95/100 "The 2025 Montlandrie is exceptional. A wine of dimension and energy, Montlandrie screams with energy. Blue/black cherry fruit, lavender, spice and grilled herbs possess notable density and sheer power. There's crazy depth and overall complexity here. I would love to taste this blind in a lineup of wines from more "prestigious" appellations."

Vinous (N. Martin) : 91-93/100 "The 2025 Montlandrie [...] is more reticent on the nose compared to the Les Cruzelles, displaying a subtle marine tincture tucked behind the black plum and raspberry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with very pliant, fluid tannins, a crisp line of acidity, overtly peppery towards the vivacious finish, which disguises the backbone of this Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux. Great length, there can be few wines from that appellation better than this."

Bettane+Desseauve : 90-91/100 “The bouquet of blackcurrant and warm stone reveals a dense, ambitious wine, still slightly closed at present but with great potential.”

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

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

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

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

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

Vinous (N. Martin) : 90-92/100 "The 2025 Deyrem Valentin, one of the under-the-radar Margaux wines that often punches above its weight, has a perfumed, floral, black cherry, blueberry and violet-scented bouquet. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins and nicely judged acidity. I am just seeking a little more depth to come through on the finish, but otherwise this should give a decade of drinking pleasure, possibly more."

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 90-92/100 "The 2025 Deyrem Valentin offers up a heady mix of dark-toned fruit, cedar, spice, new leather, tobacco and chocolate. This is an especially dense, tannic style of Margaux, but the 2025 pulls it all together. It's a fine vintage for this château."

J-M Quarin: 940/100 “A beautiful deep red with purple highlights. An intense, fruity, fresh, and pure nose. Juicy on the attack, smooth on the mid-palate, with moderate body and a slight softening between the mid-palate and the finish; the wine regains its momentum toward the end, offering a long, flavorful finish with finely textured tannins. A wine with character.”

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

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

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

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

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

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.”

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."

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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 : 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