2025 Futures

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Bettane+Desseauve : 95-96/100 “Rock powder, incense, fine honey, green pepper and rhubarb combine to create a sensual and refined bouquet. Citrus, white fruits and gooseberries carry this stimulating tension through to a taut and elegant finish.”

J-M Quarin : 95/100 “Delicate on the palate at first, very, very aromatic in the mid-palate, the wine develops into a smooth, elegant finish with a long, delicious aftertaste.”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 93-95/100 "The 2025 Valandraud Blanc was picked between September 4 and 9, with a little more Sauvignon Gris and Semillon this year, and also more aged in terracotta amphorae (30%). This has a complex nose that is engaging, scents of white flowers, yellow plum, almond and light mango. The palate is well balanced, with a keen line of acidity, lightly spiced with a dab of stem ginger, quite linear towards the finish and a twist of lemon rind on the aftertaste, intermixed with lemon thyme. Very fine."

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 93-95/100 « The 2025 Valandraud Blanc is a rare Sauvignon Gris-driven white. Lemon peel, sage, tomato leaf, crushed rocks and slate are all dialed up. The Blanc offers a compelling mix of textural richness and varietal character. Stylistically, it has more tension and energy than the Virginie Blanc."

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J-M Quarin : 100/100 “Full-bodied on the attack, immediately rich and powerful with a majestic development, this smooth and noble wine unfolds gently, slowly and with great opulence, before relaxing into a lighter, more airy finish, all the while becoming more intricate, remarkable for its balance, uniqueness and complexity. It finishes with a famous touch of tannin and an extraordinary, lingering length that leaves you speechless! Wow! Magnificent!”

Terre de Vins : 98-99/100 Coup de ♥ "A deep, intense Carmes with a sensual density, whose subtle, zesty bouquet reflects the 54% Cabernet Franc and 65% whole-bunch fermentation. A briny freshness emerges, enhancing the floral notes of the aroma. On the palate, it offers incredible texture, with ultra-powdery tannins that fill the mouth with a satiny, salty sensation, accompanying every millimetre of the succulent flesh. It is at once airy, full-bodied, rich yet luminous, full of flavour, long-lasting and – importantly – joyful. A wine that brings a smile to your face and makes you want to drink it! A great success from 2025.”

La Revue du Vin de France : 97-98/100 “True to its unique style, Les Carmes Haut-Brion 2025 reaffirms its identity with a blend dominated by Cabernet Franc (54%) and a high proportion of whole-bunch fermentation (65%). The wine captivates with its powdery, almost tactile texture and a very pronounced salty and mineral character. Elegant bitter notes and umami nuances enrich the palette, adding depth and complexity. The whole, intense and vibrant, powerfully expresses the terroir’s limestone character, in a refined and contemporary style. ”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 96-98/100 "The 2025 Les Carmes Haut-Brion is a huge, powerful wine that is going to need many years to come into its own. Dark red/purplish fruit, lavender, incense, melted road tar and licorice make a bold entrance."

Bettane+Desseauve : 96-97/100 “Supreme refinement and aromatic precision define this great Carmes, dominated by Cabernet Franc. Dense yet exceptionally refined, the wine impresses with its velvety texture, its freshness and its immense potential. A top choice from this vintage.”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 95-97/100  "The 2025 Les Carmes Haut-Brion takes time to open on the nose: blacker, darker fruit than the Le C, black plum and touches of iris flower. Very pure, very well defined. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly chalky tannins on the entry, crunchy in the mouth, black fruit interlaced with Earl Grey, subtle ash-like notes. Linear towards the finish but very sustained in the mouth, there is plenty of energy in this Les Carmes-Haut-Brion and it should age with style and grace. More sapidity on the finish than the Dead Sea."

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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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J-M Quarin : 100/100 “When swirled, the aromatic intensity is incredible. Extremely refined on the palate, with the creamiest texture ever seen at Château Margaux, a supremely elegant structure, a record-breaking vibrancy of flavour and an incredibly smooth mouthfeel, the wine develops with great flavour. It adds a layer of ultra-delicate, mysterious fullness on the finish, such is the controlled power that defies comprehension. It is marvellous.”

La Revue du Vin de France : 98-100/100 “One of the standout wines of the vintage. A truly magnificent, classic wine, embodying the pure, ethereal spirit of Margaux. The immense delicacy of the fruit, which gently coats the palate, is complemented by subtle notes of roses. The purity of the Cabernets is admirable, with a silky texture and a resonance of fruit on the palate that lingers. Without a doubt, a benchmark Château Margaux.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 97-99/100 "The 2025 Château Margaux is shaping up to be one of the wines of this young vintage. Dark and layered, almost mysterious in bearing, the 2025 is going to have a lot to say over the coming decades as it grows up. Today, its superb persistence and exceptional balance are the harbingers. Here, too, there's a ton of tannin, but also more than enough fruit and overall density to keep things in balance."

Bettane+Desseauve : 97-98/100 “The château’s characteristic floral bouquet comes through here with great purity and refinement. Its admirable body, delicate tannins and the perfect ripeness of the grapes make this one of the standout wines of the vintage.”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 96-98/100 "The first thing that you notice on this Château Margaux is the purity of fruit, a signature of the First Growth but taken to its maximum in this vintage. Perfumed blueberry, crushed violet and iris flower, a touch of iodine and a distant trace of the estuary. Wonderful delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with velvety tannins, fine delineation and poise. There is backbone to this Margaux but it is disguised under the layers of pure blackberry and blueberry fruit, dovetailing into a lightly spiced but very persistent finish. It fans out wonderfully, completing a very alluring wine in the making."

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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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J-M Quarin : 100/100 “A style reminiscent of Pessac wines. Ultra-full-bodied on the attack, complex as it develops, rich on the mid-palate and, above all, very, very aromatic, with a noble finish; the wine caresses the palate with a creamy texture evoking raspberries. It never lets up, elegant, deep and utterly irresistible. An incredible presence given the low alcohol content of just 12.5%. Pure seduction!”

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

Vinous (N. Martin) : 98-100/100 "The palate is medium-bodied with finely chiselled tannins. It is blessed with extraordinary harmony and it is so well balanced that you almost overlook the weight and minéralité towards the finish. Just a dab of graphite lingers on the aftertaste. This is a very succinct and refined Lafite-Rothschild that I suspect will drink earlier than the 2022, yet will age with equal grace in bottle. I admit that, upon returning to my car, it was only then that I realised what a brilliant wine the 2025 Lafite-Rothschild is destined to become."

Bettane+Desseauve : 98/100 “Extremely refined, masterful in its perfect balance and the already remarkable integration of oak. The terroir comes through with rare clarity in a style of immense distinction.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 97-99/100 "The 2025 Lafite-Rothschild is powerful and explosive in the glass. Dark cherry/plum fruit, graphite, new leather, graphite, licorice and lavender race across the palate. A Pauillac of mid-weight structure, the 2025 impresses with its tension and deep, layered personality. Even in the early going, the Grand Vin is so vivid, so expressive. I can't wait to taste it in finished form. For those who love data."

La Revue du Vin de France : 94-95/100 “Once again, Lafite stands out for its elegance and airy style, which is particularly fresh, subtle and easy to drink (12.5% ABV). The purity of the fruit and the precision of a laser-sharp palate make an immediate impression. The balance is masterful, the finish long, briny, refined and of immense complexity. Whilst it may not be the most powerful, it undoubtedly takes the prize for distinction.”

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

Vinous (A. Galloni): 96-98/100 “The 2025 La Conseillante is shaping up to be magnificent. Rich and luscious in the glass, the 2025 offers up an exotic mélange of inky dark fruit, cloves, new leather, licorice and mocha. This is the first vintage that sees the return of Cabernet Sauvignon, historically a part of the blend from at least 1871 to 1956, when frost devastated many vineyards in Pomerol. "

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

Vinous (N. Martin): 95-97/100 “The 2025 La Conseillante has a very pure nose with black cherries, blueberry and wild strawberry fruit, just a little Burgundy-like in style. A hint of orange rind loiters in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with filigree tannins, a silver thread of acidity, quite linear and strict on the entry, gentle grip with a dash of black pepper towards the finish. A second glass that happened to have been opened for an hour revealed some of its opulence that will surely be enhanced during the élevage. It will deserve four to five years in bottle but will have a long life ahead and will give a lot of pleasure."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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A local showcase. Since the 2023 vintage, Cheval-Blanc has adopted an eco-designed case produced locally in Aquitaine, making the most of the region’s resources: the case is made from maritime pine sourced from the Landes forest, and each bottle is protected by a woven wool sleeve that shields the wine from knocks and temperature fluctuations during transport.

J-M Quarin : 100/100 "Deep red in color, with vivid purple and black highlights. Intense, refined, fruity, and subtle on the nose. Extremely delicate on the initial palate, with a refined richness that coats the palate and a slow, gradual, melting evolution where the structure builds up gradually, delivering a wealth of flavors; the wine soars into a complex and noble finish that is magical and impossible to spit out. I am impressed by such aromatic power for such a low alcohol content: 12.7%, the lowest since 2009. [...] Truly exceptional!”

Terre de Vins : 98-99/100 Coup de ♥  "This is a Cheval Blanc at its most serious, almost reserved at first glance, with its usual ethereal bouquet appearing slightly more ‘grounded’ than usual. The structure is remarkably cohesive, framed by very well-defined tannins of great elegance. There are many successive layers in this wine, which unfolds with subtlety; its structured body is not overly sweet (only 12.7% alcohol) but stretches with finesse over this tannic framework of great pedigree: it enhances the vigour, the muscular and invigorating aspect of the wine. It will be fascinating to follow over time.”

La Revue du Vin de France : 98-99/100 "Perhaps the bottle of the vintage. The 2025 highlights the exceptional quality of the tannins found at the estate, thanks in particular to its concentration on the mid-palate and the purity of its texture, brought to the fore by its moderate alcohol content (12.7%). With an almost charismatic presence, this athletic and refined expression of the vintage offers the quintessence of Cheval Blanc, making it perhaps one of its finest interpretations of the decade.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 97-98/100 "Water stress has reduced the volume but built up the body. Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon bring concentration and vibrancy, whilst Merlot adds silkiness. Blackberry, dried flowers, peony and iris linger on the palate with unflagging grace."

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 96-99/100 "A wine of mystery and seduction, the 2025 dazzles. Time in the glass brings out the wine's tension and energy. Sage, mint, lavender, cloves and cool, blue-toned fruit all build in the glass. [...] In many vintages Cheval Blanc can be exuberant, but the 2025 is rather closed, more of an intellectual wine that will require years in bottle to truly show everything it has to offer."

Vinous (N.Martin) : 95-97/100 "A more reserved and structured Cheval Blanc than usual, vertical in style, the Cabernet Franc driving the finish. Not what I would call a sensual Cheval Blanc, but it has a distinctive character. Not everyone is going to fall head over heels for this Cheval Blanc because it is uncompromising, and I like that. Just be patient. This will need time."

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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."