2025 Futures

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Vinous (N. Martin): 91-93/100 "The 2025 L'Esprit de Chevalier Blanc is impressive on the nose for a Deuxième Vin, with engaging green apple, kiwi, pear drop and light stony scents that are very well defined. The palate is well balanced, with fine acidity, lovely texture, the 30% Sémillon imparting weight and umami towards the peppery finish. Not immensely long, but this is very satisfying."

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Bettane+Desseauve : 94-95/100 “Refined and complex, with notes of white fruit, hawthorn and minerality in an elegant expression. The full-bodied, lingering texture retains remarkable liveliness. Full of character.”

La Revue du Vin de France : 93-95/100 “Distinctive and perfectly defined, this wine brilliantly combines tension and fullness. The attack, lively and precise, opens onto a mid-palate with lovely volume and a luscious texture. The development on the palate is dynamic, gaining in intensity and depth. The whole, complete and structured, concludes with a vibrant, energetic and promising finish.”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 93-95/100 "The 2025 Latour-Martillac Blanc plays with a light reduction on the nose, quite mineral, with touches of sea spray coming through with time. The palate is well balanced and cohesive, with fine acidity, one of the most complex whites from this Pessac-Léognan estate that I have encountered, and it lingers on the saline finish. Bravo."

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 85-87/100 "The 2025 Latour-Martillac Blanc shows good energy and drive, but falls short on the mid-palate, which accentuates the attenuated finish. It would be nice to see more mid-palate depth."

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Vinous (A. Galloni): 97-99/100 “The 2025 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc gets my vote for the white wine of the vintage. Rich and powerful in the glass, but also beautifully vibrant, the 2025 dazzles from start to finish. Lemon confit, pear, slate, mint, white flowers and tangerine peel are some of the many aromas and flavors that develop over time. The 2025 is quite simply stunning. Don’t miss it!"

Terre de Vins : 96-98/100 Coup de ♥  "The Sauvignon Blanc’s classic characteristics—ranging from citrus to white fruit—are complemented by hints of eucalyptus and a very subtle toasty note. On the palate, the wine displays impeccable structure, being both full-bodied and well-defined, with a balance between savoury flesh, a buttery texture and a hint of salinity that makes the mouth water on the finish. A model of balance and elegance, a white wine in perfect harmony, which is already superb and shows very promising ageing potential.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 96/100 “Complex and subtle, it combines rose, citrus, white fruits and toasty notes in a mineral-driven expression. Dense, full-bodied and lively, the palate impresses with its salinity, length and precision. A great success.”

J-M Quarin : 96/100 “Pale, brilliant colour. Intense nose with fresh fruit. Delicate hints of lemon and orange. Soft on the attack, smooth on the palate whilst remaining fresh, silky in texture; the wine develops juicily with distinguished flavours of orange and citrus. A beautifully long, silky finish that lingers on the palate. It’s superb!”

La Revue du Vin de France : 94-95/100 “With an expressive bouquet blending wild peach, juicy pear and white flowers, this wine charms from the very first sip. The palate confirms this first impression with a texture that is both dense and precise. Complex, deep and distinguished, it effortlessly combines intensity and refinement. Its harmonious structure and underlying freshness make it a complete, elegant wine with a most promising future.”

Vinous (N. Martin): 91-93/100 "The 2025 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc was picked from August 25 to September 6 at 38 hl/ha. It has a more backward, slightly reserved nose than I was expecting. It is keeping its cards hidden for now. The palate is well balanced, with good weight, fine density, touches of freshly sliced pear, stem ginger and lemon peel, though it feels linear and correct on the finish. Very fine, but I suspect it will reveal its true identity after bottling."

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Bettane+Desseauve : 96-97/100 “A textbook example of classic style, this Barsac is characterised by its salty citrus notes and mineral character. A great success, with remarkable ageing potential.”

J-M Quarin : 96/100 « Golden in colour. An intense, fruity, pure and delicately creamy nose. Full-bodied on the attack, rich on the palate, with a silky texture; the wine caresses the palate and melts away with hints of fresh butter and spices. A long, flavourful and irresistible finish. It is superb. »

Vinous (N. Martin) : 95-97/100 "The 2025 Coutet is a little more backward on the nose than usual, less giving. But there is wonderful purity of fruit, lemon thyme and clementine scents, touches of white flower. The palate is medium-bodied with a viscous entry, playing with Coutet's trademark thread of acidity that emanates from the limestone soils. Quite minerally and spicy on the aftertaste, this is a marvellous Barsac from the Baly family."

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 94-96/100 « The 2025 Coutet is redolent of burnt sugar, créme brulée, spice, passion fruit and candied ginger. Always quite rich texturally, Coutet blossoms beautifully on the palate with plenty of textural presence and body. It's a gorgeous wine by any measure. »

La Revue du Vin de France : 91-93/100 “An intense liqueur, with a full body and perfect length. The expression, however, seems somewhat reserved, with a hint of menthol and even aniseed that accentuates the ‘chalky’ firmness of this benchmark Barsac. There is a certain tightness that prevents one from fully grasping its character.”

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Terre de Vins : 96-98/100 Coup de ♥  "Jean-Jacques Dubourdieu takes great care to strike the perfect balance between sweetness and acidity. Playing on carefully considered balances, one finds an elegant freshness with citrus and briny notes (eucalyptus on the nose) and a dense yet harmonious palate, almost crystalline, never opulent, marked by flavours of pear, fresh apricot and roasted pineapple. A hint of grapefruit adds a twist to the finish. Doisy Daene aims to be more harmonious than showy and impresses with its precision and consistency. The vintages are handled with intelligence. This 2025 is proof of that.”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 95-97/100 "The 2025 Doisy-Daëne has an intense nose with plenty of botrytised fruit, wonderful delineation, quite nuanced this year, with quince and light white peach scents intertwined with saffron. The palate is well balanced with a keen line of acidity, so pure and quite minerally, yet your senses are just awash with that layered botrytised fruit that lingers in the mouth. What a stunning Barsac."

Bettane+Desseauve : 95/100 “A masterful blend, capable of preserving all the complexity of noble rot. Still linear at present, it will become more sensual with age.”

J-M Quarin : 95/100

La Revue du Vin de France : 93-95/100 “Already very harmonious, it offers a serene, distinguished profile. The palate is complex and penetrating. Its finish reveals a beautiful aromatic detail, where the fruit is adorned with enticing notes of crème brûlée, vanilla and tonka bean…”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 92-94/100 "The 2025 Doisy-Daéne is aromatic, lifted and sculpted. Green apple, pear, jasmine and crushed rocks are finely delineated in an airy Barsac that has so much to offer. The 2025 can be enjoyed young for its freshness, but it clearly has the eneray and pedigree to age info an exceptional sweet wine over time."

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La Revue du Vin de France : 96-98/100 “This wine impresses with its intensity and fullness. The palate is both dense—with a textural richness rarely found in Sauternes sweet wines—and lingering. A proud wine that fills the entire mouth without becoming overpowering; on the contrary, it reveals magnificent notes of freshness on the finish.” 

Vinous (N. Martin): 96-98/100 “The 2025 Suduiraut [...] has a fragrant bouquet with wild honey, linseed, saffron and light orange pith scents that blossom in the glass, though I would not describe it as intense, but very pure. The palate is well balanced, with a viscous opening, very pure botrytised fruit and a killer line of acidity. There is no heaviness here, and despite the 158 g/L residual sugar, it feels light on its toes. Oh yes.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 97/100 « Richly structured, it displays impressive length and all the aristocratic depth characteristic of the vintage »

J-M Quarin: 97/100 “Yellow in colour. An intense, fruity and creamy nose. On the palate, it is as light as can be, complex and delicious, with a refined texture and controlled power. A marvellous finish. A long, light and delicate aftertaste. It is very good.”

Vinous (A. Galloni): 94-96/100 “The 2025 Suduiraut is 100% Sémillon picked six weeks later than the dry whites in the three tries, with most of the final blend coming from the last two picks. Tangerine oil, mint, white pepper and passion fruit are some of the notes that grace the palate.”

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Bettane+Desseauve : 93-94/100 “Immediately appealing on the nose with notes of red berries and gentle spices, it is silky, rich and well-balanced on the palate. A charming wine that will age beautifully. A favourite.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 91-93/100 "The 2025 Alcée dazzles with an exotic mix of dark-toned fruit, lavender, chocolate, menthol, licorice and spice box. Supple and forward, with tremendous fruit purity, Alcée is a star in 2025. Low-yielding old vines confer notable textural dimension."

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J-M Quarin : 91/100 “Gentle on the palate, smooth on the mid-palate, well-structured and flavourful, the wine glides across the palate towards a lovely, juicy finish. It’s very good.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 90-92/100 "The 2025 Les Trois Croix is quite the extrovert. A blast of blue/black fruit, espresso, chocolate, licorice and lavender saturates the palate. There's gorgeous textural richness and plenty of depth to match. This fleshes out beautifully with a bit of time in the glass."

Vinous (N.Martin) : 90-92/100 "The 2025 Les Trois Croix has a very promising nose, with vibrant blackberry, cedar and graphite scents that have a skip in their step. The palate is medium-bodied, with supple tannins, silky smooth, and just a dab of dark chocolate towards the soft landing on the finish. Just give it a couple of years to absorb the oak and you will have a very decent Fronsac."

Bettane+Desseauve : 90/100 “Red berries and fresh flowers create a delicate bouquet. Supple, refined and elegant, this Fronsac charms with its natural balance.”

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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Vinous (N. Martin) : 92-94/100 "The Dalem 2025 offers a fragrant, floral bouquet, where notes of violet enhance the exuberant aromas of black cherry and raspberry. A fine display of precision. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, with supple tannins, lively acidity, a velvety texture, and remarkable weight and finesse on the finish. This Dalem promises to be a very accomplished and delicious wine."

J-M Quarin : 93/100 « A deep, intense, purplish red colour. A very aromatic, refined, fruity and pure nose. Hints of truffle. Meticulously crafted on the palate, with a classy texture and a taste of blackberries, the wine melts on the palate. It unfolds gently and juicily, leading to a long finish with deep aromas and plenty of flavour. The grace of Merlot on clay-limestone terroirs.  »

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 90-92/100 « The 2025 Dalem offers a striking mix of fruit intensity and eneray. Crushed red berry fruit, chalk, mint, white pepper, slate and blood orange give Dalem tons of energy fomatch its mid-weight personality. There's terrific eneray and drive here »

Bettane+Desseauve : 93-94/100 “Dark and red fruits intertwine brilliantly in this taut, pure Castillon. Its lively palate and floral and mineral notes reinforce an elegant and very precise style.”

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La Revue du Vin de France : 93-95/100 “Consistent and reliable, Carbonnieux has produced a wine with crisp fruit and a clear expression. The palate, lively and well-structured, is underpinned by ripe, perfectly integrated tannins. The balance is spot on, the development smooth, and the finish reveals lovely length. The overall impression, harmonious and precise, faithfully reflects the appellation’s style, with clear ageing potential.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 93-94/100 “The harmonious blend of red and black fruit aromas, accompanied by toasty and spicy notes, creates an enticing profile. Round and approachable on the palate, it retains plenty of fruit and a lively finish.”

Vinous (A. Galloni): 92-94/100 "The 2025 Carbonnieux packs a pretty substantial punch. Dark-toned fruit, gravel, incense, licorice, dried herbs, menthol and espresso infuse the palate with tremendous depth. The tannins are quite broad and chocolatey, but they are very nicely balanced."

Vinous (N. Martin): 91-93/100 "The 2025 Carbonnieux has a well-defined bouquet with lifted blackberry, cassis and violet scents, showing more harmony and focus than previous vintages that had left me a little underwhelmed. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, fine acidity, upfront black fruit laced with graphite and black pepper towards the finish. This is a step in the right direction for Carbonnieux after a decidedly mixed period."

J-M Quarin: 89/100 “A deep red colour with purple highlights. An intense, refined, fruity, pure and vanilla-scented nose. Meticulously crafted on the palate, flavourful in the mid-palate, and better structured than ever, the wine develops a juicy, even velvety texture, with well-integrated tannins.”

Le Point : 16.5-17/20 Coup de ♥ “Dark fruits, elderberry, liquorice root, firm tannins, savoury, a long, lively finish with a hint of spice.”

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Bettane+Desseauve : 96-97/100 “Precise, elegant and with beautifully pure fruit, it develops aromas of red berries, plum, liquorice, truffle, menthol and smoke. The creamy palate retains superb vigour, supported by refined tannins and a noble, very lively finish.”

Vinous (A. Galloni): 95-97/100 “The 2025 Domaine de Chevalier is a total stunner. The oak imprint is a bit strong, but the 2025 possesses notable richness and textural depth to handle it all. Signature red-toned fruit and floral overtones soar through the layered, expansive close." 

Vinous (N. Martin): 94-96/100 "This is perfumed on the nose with raspberry, cassis and light iris flower scents, just a touch of truffle in the background. You need to wait because this "grows" in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with granular tannins. Very harmonious, quintessentially Pessac, gravel-tinged black fruit, almost pillowy in texture, yet there is certainly decent structure here with just the right amount of grip towards the finish. It will require less bottle age than, say, the 2020 or 2022, yet it is endowed with real complexity and classicism. It is Domaine de Chevalier, after all."

J-M Quarin: 95/100 “A beautiful, deep, intense red. A very aromatic, refined, fruity and smooth nose. Delicate on the palate at first, flavourful in the mid-palate, the wine develops a juicy character with a refined texture, leading to a slightly tight but aromatic and lingering finish.”

La Revue du Vin de France : 94-95/100 “From the very first sip, the wine charms with its smooth texture and delicate velvety quality. The palate, harmonious and composed, favours finesse of expression over a display of power. The tannins, fine and perfectly ripe, accompany a long, caressing finish. Less spectacular than some vintages, it captivates with its precision, its understated elegance and its impeccable balance, in keeping with the estate’s style. ”

Terre de Vins : 98-99/100 Coup de ♥ " “Holistic” is the word chosen by the Haut-Bailly team to describe this vintage. That speaks volumes about their confidence in the result. We wholeheartedly agree, as this 2025 proves immediately seductive with its palette of blackcurrant and graphite, its floral notes adding a touch of freshness and brilliance to the emerging aromatic density. This density is reflected on the palate, creamy and silky, framed by tannins of the purest definition. The whole unfolds on a finely mentholated base, just tinged with a hint of saltiness and sap in the finish, lingering at length to our great delight.”

J-M Quarin: 98/100 “A deep, intense red colour. A very aromatic, refined and pure nose, with a hint of wet leather. It gains complexity when swirled in the glass. Hints of liquorice and cherry. Extremely delicate on the palate, with an incredible grace of texture; the wine unfolds slowly, full-bodied, complete and juicy, offering a mysterious sensation of delicate power. A long, subtle finish, with great flavour and tannins that feel almost weightless. A delightful wine.”

Vinous (N. Martin): 96-98/100 “A mixture of brambly red fruit, briar, a touch of cassis and orange rind that is beautifully delineated. The palate is exquisite: very fine tannins, tangible minéralité, very cohesive and focused, with a very complex, peppery finish that goes on and on and on. Svelte, harmonious and tender, this ranks amongst the best vintages from Haut-Bailly in recent years."

La Revue du Vin de France : 96-97/100 “Haut-Bailly delivers a wine of remarkable purity, driven by vibrant, clearly defined fruit. The gentle extraction emphasises finesse and reveals high-quality, silky tannins that are perfectly integrated. The palate, fluid and harmonious, unfolds naturally, without ever feeling forced. The long, elegant finish confirms the estate’s consistency and distinguished style. Shielded from extreme weather, the terroir expresses itself perfectly, giving rise to a refined and balanced wine that will go down in the château’s history.” 

Bettane+Desseauve : 96-97/100 “Remarkably complex, combining notes of red fruit, smoke, flowers and spices in a style of rare delicacy. Dense from the very first sip, the palate impresses with its controlled power, elegant tannic structure and a fresh, mineral finish of great length. A great Haut-Bailly.”

Vinous (A. Galloni): 95-97/100 “The 2025 Haut-Bailly is fabulous. Here, too, the purity of the fruit is remarkable. Dried herbs, crushed flowers, blood orange, pomegranate, mint and star anise give the 2025 a gorgeous and palpable sense of exoticism. The 2025 impresses with its elegance and finesse. Floral and savory overtones linger on the clean, supremely polished finish. Very fine."

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La Revue du Vin de France : 92-93/100 “This particularly accomplished vintage captivates with its bold, juicy dark fruit. The well-balanced freshness adds depth to a well-integrated tannic structure. The result is a wine that is both dynamic and harmonious, making for a delicious and highly appealing wine.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 92-93/100 “Rich and serious, this Médoc wine proudly embraces its classic style and boasts a structure built for long-term ageing. Its reserved character in its youth suggests it will develop beautifully with cellaring.”

J-M Quarin : 92/100 "Delicate on the palate, with a subtle richness that coats the mouth, the wine melts on the palate and lingers long and flavourful; admittedly a touch oaky at the moment, yet overall I have never found it so delicious. I am delighted that Potensac has returned to such heights."

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 91-93/100 "The 2025 Potensac has a lot to offer. Dark and savory, the 2025 presents an attractive mélange of strong savory/earthy inflections and dark-fleshed fruit. A burst of floral notes punctuates the finish. The 2025 will need a few years in bottle, but it has quite a bit of potential."

Vinous (N. Martin) : 91-93/100 "The 2025 Potensac has quite a flamboyant bouquet with layers of black cherry, blueberry and violet, almost Margaux-like in style, with a touch of pencil shavings underneath. The palate is medium-bodied with edgy tannins on the entry, quite powerful, a little sapid, good density and a muscular finish that should be tempered during its élevage plus bottle age. Long-term Potensac."

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Vinous (A. Galloni) : 92-95/100 "The 2025 Poujeaux is fabulous. Right out of the gate, it offers superb fruit intensity and plenty of structure to match. Dark blue and black-toned fruit, grilled herbs, menthol, lavender and licorice infuse the palate with tremendous depth. Broad swaths of tannin add to an impression of somber intensity. Yields were just 27 hectoliters per hectare. That, along with a higher percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon vis-à-vis most years, has resulted in an especially potent Poujeaux."

Vinous (N. Martin) : 92-94/100 "The 2025 Poujeaux, [...] has a well-defined bouquet with black fruit tinged with freshly shucked oyster shell. Classical in style, honed and focused. The palate is medium-bodied with quite rounded, malleable tannins. Fine acidity, black fruit in the driving seat, with more red fruit emerging towards the refined finish. This is a superb Moulis that will age for many years."

La Revue du Vin de France : 92-93 “The nose, refined and elegant, opens with a distinct expression of fresh red fruits, enhanced by a delicate floral note. The palate captivates with its silky texture, combining finesse with perfectly controlled density. The balance is spot on, supported by a refined and harmonious structure. The finish, classic and very elegant, lingers delicately and pleasantly extends the aftertaste.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 91-92/100 “Precise and harmonious, this vintage ranks among the estate’s finest recent releases. Its overall balance and the quality of its bouquet are impressive.”

J-M Quarin: 91/100 “Deep, intense, and beautiful color. A very aromatic nose with subtle, ripe fruit notes. Meticulous on the attack, subtle on the mid-palate, and with a lovely texture, the wine develops into a flavorful, aromatic, and long finish, with a touch of firmness.”

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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."

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Vinous (A. Galloni) : 92-95/100 "The 2025 Sociando-Mallet is a total head-turner. What a wine. Dark and explosive, with tons of energy, the 2025 is fabulous right out of the gate. Supple contours and plush dark fruit announce an important wine of tremendous pedigree and character. Dark red/blue fruit and exotic spice tones lend richness and vibrancy, while brisk acids convey salivating energy."

J-M Quarin: 94/100 “Deep, intense black color. A very aromatic nose with ripe fruit notes. Hints of resin. Full-bodied on the attack, with a nuanced development, very aromatic, and a lush, supple texture; the wine melts on the palate, showing consistency and depth, both structured and charming. It’s superb!”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 92-94/100 "The 2025 Sociando-Mallet has an attractive nose: well defined blackberry and wild strawberry scents, undergrowth and a light black olive scent, almost Graves-like in style. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, fine depth, cohesive, with a fresh, classically styled finish that lingers in the mouth. This sample arrived at the end of a long day's tasting, but its qualities still stood out."

La Revue du Vin de France : 92-94 “Characterised this year by a high proportion of Merlot (66%), due to low yields of Cabernet, Sociando-Mallet is a full-bodied, rich wine. The generous texture nevertheless retains a lovely vibrancy, without any hint of cloying sweetness. The wine as a whole captivates with its tension, energy and a particularly juicy finish. A dynamic and very contemporary Sociando.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 92-93/100 “With a more approachable and fruit-driven style than usual, it retains its freshness despite an unusually high proportion of Merlot. A surprising Sociando, with a rich and immediate profile.”

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La Revue du Vin de France : 94-95/100 “A reliable choice from the appellation, Siran offers a well-rounded wine that combines finesse, silkiness and depth. The well-defined fruit is accompanied by lovely density and a finish with smooth tannins. A balanced and already impressive wine.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 93-95/100 "Broad and creamy, the 2025 Siran is a powerful, dense Margaux. There's not much subtlety here, but then again, that does not seem to be the point. Inky red/purplish fruit, lavender, mint, rose petal and mocha are all beautifully amplified. It will be interesting to see if more complexity develops over time."

J-M Quarin : 93/100 “Full-bodied on the palate, rich in the mid-palate, with plenty of flavour and a delightful, charming development, the wine comes alive on the finish, which is long, succulent and even complex in its aromatic nuances. It’s superb!”

Vinous (N.Martin) : 92-94/100 "The 2025 Siran has a glorious, you could say "joyful" bouquet with plenty of energy: blackberry, blueberry, touches of violet and an underlying citrus verging on blood orange scent. The palate is medium-bodied with pleasing sapidity on the entry. Certainly more muscular and dense than the preceding vintage, it maintains precision and elegance, gambolling along to a finish that feels "complete", even at this prenatal stage. Siran has an unerring and, I dare say, under-appreciated ability to age over the long term, proven by a 1926 drunk twice during en primeur. "

Bettane+Desseauve : 92-93/100 “Precise and fruity, in keeping with the estate’s standards. Beautifully intense, long and dense, demonstrating great skill both in the vineyard and in the cellar. A classic and successful Margaux.”

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Bettane+Desseauve : 93-94/100 “Elegance and body blend harmoniously in this Margaux, underpinned by balanced tannins and a beautifully consistent style. As is often the case, the value for money is particularly impressive.”

La Revue du Vin de France : 92-94/100 “Without striving for power, this wine focuses on suppleness and finesse. The texture, fluid and caressing, unfolds smoothly. A fresh, easy-drinking finish rounds off this approachable wine.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 92-94/100 "The 2025 Prieuré-Lichine is terrific. I won't be surprised if it turns out even better than this note suggests. Floral overtones weave through a core of dark red/purplish fruit, all framed by silky tannins. This is classic Prieuré-Lichine, with perhaps a bit more fruit density than most years. A pretty appealing combination in my book."

Vinous (N. Martin) : 90-92/100 "The palate is medium-bodied with a graphite-tinged entry. Edgy tannins, fine depth, structured more than recent vintages and demonstrating more persistence. Good potential—hopefully the aromatics will muster a bit more complexity because the palate deserves it."

Le Point : 17.5-18/20 Coup de ♥ “Black berries, chocolate, silky and elegant on the palate, good length, fine tannins, appealing and well-structured, with a spicy finish.”

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J-M Quarin: 95/100 “A deep red colour with purple and black highlights. Intense, refined, fruity, subtle and delicate on the nose, with depth. Meticulous on the attack, then immediately full-bodied and flavourful, the wine develops great aromatic complexity, with a persistent richness throughout. It melts from the mid-palate onwards and lingers for a long time with notes of black fruit, spices and oak. It’s superb!”

La Revue du Vin de France : 94-96/100 “With a distinct and very precise style, Cantenac Brown 2025 is a wine of great class, with a very pure expression of fruit. The mid-palate is juicy and full-bodied. The finish is elegant, savoury and delightfully crisp.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 94-96/100 "The 2025 Cantenac Brown is quite the powerhouse. Dark and ample in feel, the 2025 offers gorgeous presence and class to burn. Crème de cassis, new leather, lavender, menthol, licorice and mocha are some of the many notes that open with a bit of coaxing. There's tremendous substance and stuffing here. The tannins are quite fine, which is especially remarkable considering the wine's intense fruit."

Vinous (N. Martin): 93-95/100 "The 2025 Cantenac Brown has a lovely lift on the nose, with brambly black fruit, crushed stone and a light iris flower scent, not as intense as the Brane-Cantenac but cut from a similar cloth. The palate is medium-bodied, with fine, lace-like tannins. This Margaux is all about purity, lightly spiced, with a gentle grip on the finish. This is a classy, sophisticated Cantenac Brown."

Bettane+Desseauve : 92-93/100 “Accessible and smooth, this is a very successful Médoc white that captivates with its pure fruit and elegant, refined texture. Very limited quantities available.”

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Label. To celebrate the 100th vintage produced by the Lurton family, Brane-Cantenac 2025 features a special label.

J-M Quarin : 99/100 “Hints of blackcurrant never before seen at this age, intertwined with dark fruits. Extremely refined on the palate, with a wonderfully graceful texture and a velvety body, the wine rolls across the palate, revealing meticulous, complex and profound layers. It finishes long and, once again, is simply irresistible. It’s magnificent.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 95-97/100 "The 2025 Brane-Cantenac is incredibly polished right out of the gate. Floral overtones lead into a core of blue/purplish fruit, spice, new leather, tobacco, lavender and a kiss of French oak. Silky tannins lend shape and finesse. The aromatics alone are so compelling, but everything about the 2025 speaks to balance. It’s a magnificent effort from proprietor Henri Lurton and his team. One of the highlights of the vintage."

Vinous (N.Martin) : 95-97/100 "The 2025 Brane-Cantenac was picked from September 2 to 29, finishing with that 1% of late-ripening Carménère, cropped at 32.2 hl/ha. It has impressive purity on the nose, an aspect of the Grand Vin that Henri Lurton and his team have improved immensely over the last decade. Black cherries, bilberry, violet and crushed stone unfold in the glass, classical in style, which is Brane-Cantenac's signature. The palate is medium-bodied with supple, finely sculpted tannins allied with disarming sapidity and brightness. Not powerful like the 2022, yet pixelated with a mineral, tensile, complex finish. Another feather in the cap for Lurton and, moreover, this is often one of the best values on release."

La Revue du Vin de France : 95-97/100 “Yet another display of refinement from Brane-Cantenac, which has produced a wine of great elegance, underpinned by a texture of extreme finesse. The Cabernets, taut and floral, form a juicy and precise structure. The finish, savoury, tangy and full of energy, brilliantly rounds off a wine of great distinction. ”

Bettane+Desseauve : 95/100 “A harmonious Brane of great finesse, with already well-integrated tannins and a clear sense of balance. Another success, true to the estate’s standard of excellence.”

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Bettane+Desseauve : 94/100 “Deep, refined and well-structured, it is underpinned by ripe tannins and a particularly harmonious body.”

J-M Quarin: 94/100 “A deep red colour with black and purple highlights. An intense, refined, fruity, pure and subtle nose. Meticulously crafted on the palate, with a classy texture and a lush development, the wine evolves with a smooth, noble tannic structure. It finishes long, full-bodied, powerful and very fine.”

La Revue du Vin de France : 93-95/100 “A clear success for this fine vintage. The balance, the fruit’s directness and the precision of the ageing process combine to create a harmonious wine with a smooth finish. A classic expression of the appellation, perfectly executed.”

Vinous (N. Martin): 93-95/100 “The 2025 Gloria [...] has a lovely bouquet with well-defined blackberry, violet and crushed stone scents, the oak seamlessly integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, grainy tannins, good concentration and a tensile, minerally finish. Bon vin."

Vinous (A. Galloni): 92-94/100 “The 2025 Gloria is fabulous. Bright, floral and full of life, Gloria is so impressive. Red-toned fruit, blood orange, mint, cinnamon and dried herbs all add energy to this delicious, mid-weight Saint-Julien. Gloria is especially fine in 2025. Don’t miss it.”

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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 "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 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."

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Label. The 2025 vintage marks a complete overhaul of Château Saint-Pierre’s visual identity, featuring a new, streamlined label that incorporates the keys from the château’s gate.

J-M Quarin: 97/100 “Deep black colour. An intense, refined, fruity, pure and deep nose. Smooth when swirled in the glass. Full-bodied on the attack, rich on the palate in true Pauillac style, opulent yet profound; the wine unfolds powerfully and complexly, with tannins that are both smooth and velvety. A stunningly long finish. A blend of refined and rare sensations. [...] Well done and thank you!”

La Revue du Vin de France : 95-96/100 “With very low yields, the wine combines concentration and brilliance. The structure, slender and elongated, retains a lovely freshness and a well-balanced density. The sparkling finish reveals hints of graphite, the vintage’s elegant signature.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 94-95/100 “Concentrated and robust, with firm yet harmonious tannins and excellent structure. As consistent as ever.”

Vinous (A. Galloni): 93-95/100 “The 2025 Saint-Pierre is superb. Crème de cassis, graphite, licorice, cloves, lavender and inky dark fruit saturate the palate. Cabernet Sauvignon speaks with striking intensity from start to finish. This full-bodied, explosive Saint-Julien delivers the goods, big time."

Vinous (N. Martin): 92-94/100 “The 2025 Saint-Pierre does not quite possess the delineation or clarity of the Gloria this year, perhaps summer warmth just impinging on the aromatics more, quite high-toned and opulent. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, powdery in texture, slightly chalky, but it coheres nicely on the finish. Good backbone and plenty of freshness, there is a dash of white pepper on the finish. Excellent."

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La Revue du Vin de France : 95-96/100 "Talbot offers a particularly appealing interpretation of the vintage. Notes of black cherry and fresh fruit, with a dense, creamy palate supported by well-structured tannins. The fresh, lingering finish perfectly rounds off this generous, approachable style."

Bettane+Desseauve : 94/100 “A wine that truly reflects its terroir and is particularly harmonious. Maturation will give it even greater depth.”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 93-95/100 "The 2025 Talbot has a generous bouquet, a mixture of red and black fruit intermixed with mocha and light undergrowth scents, typical Talbot. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, well judged acidity, satisfying weight and density on the mid-palate that had been lacking in vintages past. A little more grip on the grainy-textured finish, lightly spiced with a hint of powdered chocolate, if you seek a classic Saint-Julien and, it must be said, often at a reasonable price, then look no further."

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 92-94+/100 "The 2025 Talbot is a huge, potent wine. Blackberry, gravel, incense, dried herbs, menthol, licorice and dark spice soar out of the glass. Huge swaths of tannin frame it all effortlessly. Talbot is a beast in 2025. It needs time to settle down."

J-M Quarin : 92/100 “Soft on the palate at first, flavourful in the mid-palate with a delicate texture, the wine builds in the finish, becoming more dense than ever. It ends with a satisfying flavour and well-integrated tannins. This could well be the most complete vintage ever seen at Talbot.”

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Anniversary. With the 2025 vintage, Gruaud-Larose celebrates the 300th anniversary of the Château, founded in 1725 by Joseph-Stanislas Gruaud and his cousin, the Chevalier de Larose. To mark the occasion, the wine will be presented in a black-and-gold screen-printed bottle.

Bettane+Desseauve : 97-98/100 “Superb in both its aroma and texture, it impresses with the harmony of its composition. A new must-buy thanks to its exceptional quality and consistently reasonable pricing.”

J-M Quarin: 97/100 “Deep black colour. An intense, refined nose with lovely notes of black fruit. A creamy texture. Delicate on the palate at first, particularly aromatic on the mid-palate, velvety; the wine caresses the palate flawlessly right through to the finish. It finishes long, deep and complex in flavour.”

La Revue du Vin de France : 95-97/100 “2025 marks the estate’s 300th vintage. It lives up to expectations, confirming the fine consistency of recent vintages here. A wine with a lovely brilliance, well-rounded on the palate and refined, which is a joy to drink. Its harmony and approachability should not obscure its potential and depth. ”

Vinous (A. Galloni): 95-97/100 “The 2025 Gruaud Larose is rich, ample and exotic right out of the gate. Dark-toned fruit, graphite, licorice, mocha and lavender are all dialed up. The 2025 has a lot to offer, but will need a number of years to be at its finest. There's a lot of wine here. "

Vinous (N. Martin): 93-95/100 “Fine delineation and firmly classical in style. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly chalky tannins. A more tertiary Gruaud Larose, hints of dark powdered chocolate combine with black fruit, leading to a more structured vintage that lingers nicely in the mouth. Perhaps slightly less deep than some of its peers, this has a tendency to gain weight during élevage. Englishman's claret!"

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Terre de Vins : 98-99/100 Coup de ♥ “An enticing nose of immense beauty, ranging from rose to violet, and from cherry to crushed strawberry. This exceptional 2025 offers a perfectly crafted attack; everything is delicate, silky and refined. Powdery tannins coat the palate, lending it immense charm. 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot combine to create a truly exceptional wine, which is a delight even in its youth and possesses great ageing potential. A sure-fire winner.”

J-M Quarin : 98/100 “Delicate on the palate at first, particularly aromatic in the mid-palate, with a graceful texture and a noble development, the wine evolves into a refined, deep, juicy and complex finish. A long, flavourful and fragrant finish.”

La Revue du Vin de France : 96-97/100 “A wine of exemplary elegance, without the slightest hint of heaviness. The precision of the extraction brings out the fruit’s remarkable clarity. The supple, perfectly integrated tannins contribute to an overall harmony that captivates with its finesse and brilliance.”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 95-97/100 "The 2025 Léoville-Poyferré is quintessential Poyferré on the nose, quite sensual and pure in style, with layers of ripe black fruit, black plum, a hint of camphor and violet. Wonderful delineation. The palate is framed by fine tannins, beautifully balanced, again quite minerally in style, with a precise and persistent graphite-tinged finish. If you love Poyferré, then you are going to adore this."

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 94-96/100 "The 2025 Léoville-Poyferré is gorgeous. Rich and juicy, with striking mid-palate pliancy, the Grand Vin shows the vintage at its finest. That is immediately evident in its plush contours and impeccable balance. Dark red/purplish fruit, rose petal, lavender, menthol and mocha flesh out in the glass, filling out the layers effortlessly. The 2025 is a sensual Grand Vin."

Bettane+Desseauve : 94-95/100 “Full-bodied and complex, still slightly behind some of its peers at this stage of the tasting, but with excellent substance and structure.”

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J-M Quarin : 95/100 « Robe noire aux reflets pourpres. Nez intense, fin, fruité, pur et vanillé. Charnu en attaque, très aromatique en milieu de bouche, avec une texture onctueuse et un corps dense, le vin évolue sans perdre de son onctuosité, vers une longue finale au grain fin. Remarquable maîtrise de la puissance tannique du millésime sans réduire le corps. Bravo ! »

La Revue du Vin de France : 93-94/100 “More distinctly characterised by Cabernet than previous vintages, it offers fine precision and a more assertive expression. The fruit is crisp, with pronounced graphite notes, a taut palate and a salty finish. It benefits from subtle ageing, a pure expression, a lovely texture and fine tannins. Slightly less dense than the very best.”

Vinous (A. Galloni): 92-94/100 “The 2025 Pédesclaux is powerful, rich and expansive, yet it retains striking finesse to temper all of the natural intensity of this warm, dry year. Pédesclaux certainly has a lot to offer. Lifted floral notes, silky contours and gorgeous blue/purplish fruit are some of the signatures that grace this expressive, generous Pauillac.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 92/100 “More floral than is typical for the region, it charms with its soft tannins and elegant style. Behind this immediate approachability, however, lies a structure designed for excellent ageing potential.”

Vinous (N. Martin): 88-90/100 “The 2025 Pédesclaux was picked from September 8 to 19, finishing with the Petit Verdot. It has a sorbet-fresh nose, more red than black fruit, touches of pine emerging, a little natural in style. The palate is medium-bodied with firm and slightly coarse tannins. Quite grippy, peppery, but I find the finish missing some substance and precision. Hopefully, it will gain a little more complexity during its barrel maturation."

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Bettane+Desseauve : 94-95/100 “The estate’s finest recent vintage is a perfect embodiment of the classic Grand Pauillac. Its harmonious tannins and noble structure make it an ideal wine for building a fine collection of Bordeaux.”

La Revue du Vin de France : 93-95/100 “A concentrated, structured wine, yet with beautifully defined fruit and a more refined texture. Extraction appears more precise following the commissioning of the new winery; the tannins seem much better controlled. Dense without being harsh, it finishes with a balanced aftertaste. The best Grand-Puy Ducasse I have ever tasted en primeur.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 92-94/100 "The 2025 Grand Puy Ducasse is a gorgeous, racy wine. Silky red/purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal build in the glass. More than anything else, the wine's balance is terrific. Grand Puy Ducasse remains a bold, fruity Pauillac, but its balance is commendable. All the elements are so well proportioned."

Vinous (N. Martin) : 92-94/100 "The 2025 Grand Puy Ducasse has a very succinct nose. At first, it feels maybe a bit underpowered, yet with a few swirls it reveals gorgeous blackberry, cedar and violet scents that blossom over time. The palate is medium-bodied with very lithe and supple tannins, well-judged acidity and commendable cohesion on the finish. This vastly improved Pauillac should be more approachable than some of its peers, yet it has the substance to age in bottle."

J-M Quarin : 92/100 “Delicate on the palate at first, flavourful in the mid-palate, with a full-bodied, flavourful character, the wine develops into a juicy, supple, aromatic wine, leading to a finish with very well-integrated tannins. A development rarely seen that is so full-bodied and harmonious.”