2025 Futures

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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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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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Terre de Vins : 96-98/100 Coup de ♥ "This 2025 is a wine of great stature. From the very first sniff, it displays depth and nobility, with richness and aromas centred on violets and elderflower. The attack is striking, the tannic structure coats the palate, and the tension is monumental. A truly great wine destined for the history books. This blend of 78% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon has a very low pH, a result of the limestone terroir which imparts a tension found nowhere else. A truly great bottle, matching the quality of the vintage.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 96/100 “Already in fine form, it combines restrained power, a deep, silky texture and mineral energy. Ripe fruit and mineral notes linger on the palate. A must-have for wine lovers.”

J-M Quarin : 96/100 “A hint of resin when the glass is swirled. Delicate on the palate at first, flavourful in the mid-palate, with a lovely development and a slightly resinous flavour, the wine caresses the palate. It is long, flavourful and aromatic, with a consistently rich texture and well-integrated tannins.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 95-97/100 "The 2025 Pavie Macquin is a powerful, structured wine. In most vintages, Pavie Macquin is sensual and silky, but the 2025 is quite tannic in this tasting. Dark-fleshed fruit, chocolate, menthol, licorice, sage and lavender add to an impression of brooding density and pure power. Floral top notes lift the close. I can't wait to see how this ages."

La Revue du Vin de France : 93-96/100 “Right from the nose, you’re immersed in the intense limestone character typical of the terroir, with the minerality taking precedence over the fruit. The balance is particularly striking in its freshness, thanks to the 22% Cabernet. Powdery tannins envelop a medium-bodied wine defined by its mineral tension, with a finish reminiscent of blood orange.”

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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."

Bettane+Desseauve : 96/100 “The concentration of flavour is matched by a remarkable tactile elegance. The fruit shines through, the tannins are silky, and the impressive length and mineral finish lend the wine a true sense of grandeur.”

La Revue du Vin de France : 94-97/100 “Clos Fourtet stands out for its particularly elegant bouquet – a basket of black fruits – and a hint of mineral notes. A wine full of harmony and energy. The velvety tannins complement its enveloping texture.”

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."

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 97-99/100 "The 2025 Troplong Mondot is one of the most finessed wines I have ever tasted here. Dark, ample and explosive, with mind-blowing purity, the 2025 simply has it all. Hints of dried herbs, chocolate, menthol, licorice and blackberry infuse the wine with remarkable concentration and pure power. Even with all its natural richness, the 2025 is not at all heavy. A totally stunning Saint-Émilion, Troplong Mondot is very clearly one of the wines of the vintage."

Bettane+Desseauve : 97/100 “Blackcurrant, cedar and smoky notes open up an intense bouquet. The concentrated palate unfolds gracefully, with a perfectly balanced richness. A great success in this vintage.”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 96-98/100 "The 2025 Troplong Mondot is has a very intense bouquet with black cherries, cassis and iris flower scents, and a hint of inkwell. Very well defined. The palate is medium-bodied with chalky tannins, plenty of tension and minéralité. Vivacious and yet linear and correct, it delivers plenty of fruit but in a very controlled fashion. You can feel the tongue tingling on the finish. Classy and sophisticated, this will rank as one of the finest Troplong Mondots to date."

La Revue du Vin de France : 94-96/100 “It plunges into the local clay soils, with an intense mineral character, all delivered with aromatic precision and well-defined tannins. The texture is full-bodied and airy, with a crisp sensation, prolonged by an intense chalky salinity and hints of dried herbs.”

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Bettane+Desseauve : 99/100 "With its unique blend, this Ausone marks a turning point. Peony, wild strawberry, Kampot pepper and mineral notes combine to create a fine wine that is delicate, chalky and silky, and built to age for many years."

J-M Quarin : 98/100 “Delicate on the palate from the very first sip, with a subtle richness that coats the palate, the wine is smooth, juicy, meticulous and sophisticated. After the mid-palate, it rises to a finish with a touch of positive austerity. Excellent length.”

La Revue du Vin de France : 96-98/100 "Ausone makes the most of its limestone terroir, delivering a depth and a level of finesse that are rare. With 65% Cabernet Franc, the tannins are perfectly delicate, with a remarkable length reminiscent of elderflower. As the 2025 vintage has yielded a single label, the second wine, Chapelle d’Ausone, will not be produced this year.”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 96-98/100 "The 2025 Ausone represents the entirety of the vineyard this year after trial blends convinced the Vauthiers not to make a Chapelle d’Ausone. There is also 5% Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend for the first time. Almost immediately, I noticed how that soupçon of Cabernet Sauvignon tilts the style of the Grand Vin in a different and, to my mind, positive direction. Beautifully defined, a little more sapid, perhaps just a tad less precocious than usual, there is a sense of classicism in this Ausone that I admire, terroir over growing season perhaps? The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, real depth, silky smooth, with layers of blackberry and raspberry fruit and hints of white pepper and clove. Very long, with a peacock's tail on the finish, this is a fascinating and alluring Ausone that will age with style."

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 95-97/100 "The 2025 Ausone is powerful, dense and packed to the core. Readers will have to be patient with the 2025, as it is quite reticent. Time in the glass brings out hints of blood orange, rose petal, mint and raspberry jam. It will be fascinating to see how the 2025 ages."

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