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Mouton-Rothschild's upgrade in 1973 from second to first grand cru classé was as legitimate as it was deserved in view of the quality of its terroir, a plateau of 90 hectares of deep gravel to the north of Pauillac, with Lafite-Rothschild as a neighbor. Despite this promotion, and even though it regularly tops the rankings in tastings, Mouton-Rothschild remains to this day the least expensive of the Médoc's premier crus classés. Its powerful, full-bodied style and its ability to age well have led Mr. Bettane to write "perhaps the most formally perfect wine in the Médoc...".
The 2023 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni – March 2026): 100/100 “The 2023 Mouton Rothschild is bright and explosive in the glass. Vibrant, rich, deep and so beautifully expressive, the 2023 Mouton is one of my early candidates for wine of the vintage. Cabernet Sauvignon is bumped up to 93% (the highest ever, just behind the 2010), with 7% Merlot and no Cabernet Franc or Petit Verdot in the blend. Time in the glass brings out darker shades of fruit along the wine's complex, dynamic personality. This is a magnificent Grand Vin.”
Vinous (N. Martin – February 2026): 96/100 “The 2023 Mouton Rothschild has a deep, opaque hue. The bouquet is immediately satisfying with a controlled explosion of blackberry, cassis and violets that is quintessential Mouton. Very fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied yet intense, quite chiseled tannins, gentle grip, supremely well focused with a captivating, mineral-driven finish that is less flamboyant in style compared to recent vintages. Very persistent, this is a Mouton Rothschild with grandeur.”
JM Quarin (February 2026): 97/100 “Deep black colour. An intense, refined, fruity and subtle nose. Becomes pure and precise when swirled in the glass. Deep nuances of black fruit. Meticulous on the palate, very aromatic on the mid-palate, with a classy texture and a flavour of black fruit; the wine flows smoothly, full-bodied and powerful, towards a long, succulent finish, with Pauillac-style tannins that linger on the palate.”
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- Apogée:
- 2033-2070
- Grape varieties:
- 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot
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Mouton-Rothschild's upgrade in 1973 from second to first grand cru classé was as legitimate as it was deserved in view of the quality of its terroir, a plateau of 90 hectares of deep gravel to the north of Pauillac, with Lafite-Rothschild as a neighbor. Despite this promotion, and even though it regularly tops the rankings in tastings, Mouton-Rothschild remains to this day the least expensive of the Médoc's premier crus classés. Its powerful, full-bodied style and its ability to age well have led Mr. Bettane to write "perhaps the most formally perfect wine in the Médoc...".
The 2019 vintage in the press:
J-M Quarin (September 2023): 97/100 “Dark, purple, youthful color. Very aromatic nose, fine, fruity, fresh and ripe at the same time. Smoky when the glass is shaken. Meticulous on entry, particularly tasty in the middle, with graceful touch and a body that melts delicately, the wine evolves on moderate power, towards a great finish that leaves room for aroma. Particularly harmonious tannic extraction. No austerity for the vintage.”
Vinous (A. Galloni - February 2022): 99/100 “The 2019 Mouton Rothschild has come together beautifully since I tasted it from barrel; Today, it is unquiestionably one of the wines of the vintage. Powerful and statuesque in its beauty. Mouton is remarkable in every way. Layers of dark-toned fruit confer seriousness and intensity that builds with time. All of the finesseI saw in barrel is still present. Since then, the 2019 has gained flesh and vibrancy. Magnificent."
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- Apogée:
- 2029-2040
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Mouton-Rothschild's upgrade in 1973 from second to first grand cru classé was as legitimate as it was deserved in view of the quality of its terroir, a plateau of 90 hectares of deep gravel to the north of Pauillac, with Lafite-Rothschild as a neighbor. Despite this promotion, and even though it regularly tops the rankings in tastings, Mouton-Rothschild remains to this day the least expensive of the Médoc's premier crus classés. Its powerful, full-bodied style and its ability to age well have led Mr. Bettane to write "perhaps the most formally perfect wine in the Médoc...".
The 2016 vintage in the press:
J-M Quarin (October 2021): 100/100 “Deep, intense, dark color. Very aromatic nose, fine, fruity, complex and creamy. Ample on the attack, velvety and fleshy in the mid-palate, then rich, powerful yet melting, this wine multiplies all the gustatory registers. The finish is complex, savory, with a noble touch, great flavor and immense length. And even after spitting it out, something suave and delicious happens. What a wonder to say so much with such a moderate alcohol level!”
Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2019): 100/100 “A towering, thrilling wine, the 2016 Mouton Rothschild is unbelievably beautiful today. Aromatics, fruit density and vertical structure all come together. In the glass, the 2016 is remarkably vivid and powerful, and yet a gentler, more feminine side emerges with time in the glass. The intense, mineral, savory profile recalls the 1986, but the 2016 has more grace, inner sweetness and sophistication than that wine. Even so , the 2016 is going to need at least a number of years in bottle before it starts drinking well, although it won't be the bruiser the 1986 remains to this day. This is breathtaking wine from Mouton, Tecnical Director Philippe Dhalluin and his team."
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- Apogée:
- 2030-2045
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Mouton-Rothschild's upgrade in 1973 from second to first grand cru classé was as legitimate as it was deserved in view of the quality of its terroir, a plateau of 90 hectares of deep gravel to the north of Pauillac, with Lafite-Rothschild as a neighbor. Despite this promotion, and even though it regularly tops the rankings in tastings, Mouton-Rothschild remains to this day the least expensive of the Médoc's premier crus classés. Its powerful, full-bodied style and its ability to age well have led Mr. Bettane to write "perhaps the most formally perfect wine in the Médoc...".
The 2015 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - February 2025): 96/100 “The 2015 Mouton-Rothschild has a very Pauillac-like bouquet with cassis, violet and pencil shaving aromas that are all beautifully defined. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-boned tannins. This is so sapid with touches of shucked oyster shells toward the persistent finish. It is excellent."
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- Apogée:
- 2028-2045
- Alcohol degree:
- 13.5%
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Mouton-Rothschild's upgrade in 1973 from second to first grand cru classé was as legitimate as it was deserved in view of the quality of its terroir, a plateau of 90 hectares of deep gravel to the north of Pauillac, with Lafite-Rothschild as a neighbor. Despite this promotion, and even though it regularly tops the rankings in tastings, Mouton-Rothschild remains to this day the least expensive of the Médoc's premier crus classés. Its powerful, full-bodied style and its ability to age well have led Mr. Bettane to write "perhaps the most formally perfect wine in the Médoc...".
The 2011 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - September 2021): 92/100 "The 2011 Mouton-Rothschild feels surprisingly reduced on the nose and needed a lot of coaxing. Leather, mocha, liquorice develops in the glass, quite bretty compared to its peers. The palate is medium-bodied, fleshy and ripe, that mocha translating over from the nose, minty with touches of white pepper on the finish. A very decent Pauillac, a solid rather than spectacular effort from Mouton this year."
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- Apogée:
- 2026-2042
- Alcohol degree:
- 13%
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Mouton-Rothschild's upgrade in 1973 from second to first grand cru classé was as legitimate as it was deserved in view of the quality of its terroir, a plateau of 90 hectares of deep gravel to the north of Pauillac, with Lafite-Rothschild as a neighbor. Despite this promotion, and even though it regularly tops the rankings in tastings, Mouton-Rothschild remains to this day the least expensive of the Médoc's premier crus classés. Its powerful, full-bodied style and its ability to age well have led Mr. Bettane to write "perhaps the most formally perfect wine in the Médoc...".
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- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2028-2050
- Alcohol degree:
- 13.5%
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Mouton-Rothschild's upgrade in 1973 from second to first grand cru classé was as legitimate as it was deserved in view of the quality of its terroir, a plateau of 90 hectares of deep gravel to the north of Pauillac, with Lafite-Rothschild as a neighbor. Despite this promotion, and even though it regularly tops the rankings in tastings, Mouton-Rothschild remains to this day the least expensive of the Médoc's premier crus classés. Its powerful, full-bodied style and its ability to age well have led Mr. Bettane to write "perhaps the most formally perfect wine in the Médoc...".
The 2007 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2016): 94/100 "The 2007 Mouton-Rothschild is a gorgeous wine, especially within the context of the vintage. Open, expressive aromatics and forward fruit make the 2007 an excellent choice for drinking now and over the next two decades or so. Although the 2007 is not an epic Mouton, it is without question one of the best recent vintages for current drinking. Smoke, tobacco, cedar and licorice add the closing shades of nuance."
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2019-2032
- Alcohol degree:
- 13%
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Mouton-Rothschild's upgrade in 1973 from second to first grand cru classé was as legitimate as it was deserved in view of the quality of its terroir, a plateau of 90 hectares of deep gravel to the north of Pauillac, with Lafite-Rothschild as a neighbor. Despite this promotion, and even though it regularly tops the rankings in tastings, Mouton-Rothschild remains to this day the least expensive of the Médoc's premier crus classés. Its powerful, full-bodied style and its ability to age well have led Mr. Bettane to write "perhaps the most formally perfect wine in the Médoc...".
The 2006 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2016): 92/100 "The 2006 Mouton-Rothschild is dark, powerful and intense, with firm tannins that need time to soften. This is an especially dark, somber Mouton. dark black fruit, smoke, menthol gravel and cured meats are some of the signatures. Slight vegetal notes underpin the fruit. I am not sure the 2006 has enough freshness to be a long-term ager or the depth of fruit to outlast tannins."
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2020-2036
- Alcohol degree:
- 13%
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Appointed cellar master in 1994, Mr. Chevallier focused on developing Lafite-Rothschild wines without losing any of the characteristic bouquet of blackcurrant, graphite and cedar. This objective was quickly achieved, placing Lafite at the top of the 1st classified growths (this was already the case in 1855), and revered as such by the Chinese market. The incredible qualities of Lafite's terroir make it a unique vintage and give Cabernet Sauvignon (more than 90% present each year) its most beautiful aromatic expressions.
The great 2020 vintage was awarded the supreme score of 100/1000 by the Revue du Vin de France: "Spectacular, bordering on perfection".
The 2020 vintage in the press:
Hachette (Guide 2024) : Coup de ♥ “With admirable depth, a Lafite on elegance rather than power.”
La Revue du Vin de France (November 2023): 100/100 “Spectacular and verging on perfection. It shows absolute distinction and elegance. The pinnacle of Cabernet aristocracy, falling into the mouth like a tailor-made suit. The alliance of power and elegance”.
Bettane et Desseauve (Guide 2024): 98/100
Vinous (N. Martin - December 2022): 98/100 "The 2020 Lafite-Rothschild, which contains the highest proportion of Merlot since the 2016, hit the bull's eye from barrel. Revisiting the wine in the bottle since July, it still bursts from the glass with copious blackberries, touches of bluberry and juniper, pencil lead of crushed stone. Wonderful delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with finely-chiseled tannins, quite linear and "correct"- aquintessential Lafite-Rothschild in many ways. It gently builds in the mouth while keeping a restraint on things, finishing with fine sapidity yet a little more juiciness than you would have found a decade or two earlier. This has the potential to evolve beautifully over several decades."
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- Apogée:
- 2035-2060
- Alcohol degree:
- 12.5%
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Appointed cellar master in 1994, Mr. Chevallier focused on developing Lafite-Rothschild wines without losing any of the characteristic bouquet of blackcurrant, graphite and cedar. This objective was quickly achieved, placing Lafite at the top of the 1st classified growths (this was already the case in 1855), and revered as such by the Chinese market. The incredible qualities of Lafite's terroir make it a unique vintage and give Cabernet Sauvignon (more than 90% present each year) its most beautiful aromatic expressions.
The great 2020 vintage was awarded the supreme score of 100/1000 by the Revue du Vin de France: "Spectacular, bordering on perfection".
The 2007 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - March 2018): 93/100 "The 2007 Lafite-Rothschild is a strong performer in what was a challenging growing season. At 11 years of age the 2007 is beginning to drink well with blackberry, briary, graphite and smoke on the nose, perhaps still that old touch of antique buerau. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannins and tobacco, well balanced yet typically understated on the finish. The 2007 is not the greatest Lafite-Rothschild for sure, but it should offer 15 to 20 years of drinking pleasure."
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2014-2030
- Alcohol degree:
- 12.5%
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Appointed cellar master in 1994, Mr. Chevallier focused on developing Lafite-Rothschild wines without losing any of the characteristic bouquet of blackcurrant, graphite and cedar. This objective was quickly achieved, placing Lafite at the top of the 1st classified growths (this was already the case in 1855), and revered as such by the Chinese market. The incredible qualities of Lafite's terroir make it a unique vintage and give Cabernet Sauvignon (more than 90% present each year) its most beautiful aromatic expressions.
The great 2020 vintage was awarded the supreme score of 100/1000 by the Revue du Vin de France: "Spectacular, bordering on perfection".
The 1999 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - September 2019): 92/100 "Personally, I have liked this First Growth since I first tasted it in barrel. Now 20 years old, it is beginning to show a little bricking ion the rim. The bouquet is clean and detailed, with black currant, raspberry, melted tar and cedardeveloping in the glass (but less of the allspice that I observed in previous bottles). The palate is medium-bodied and maybe more compact than expected, possibly due to this being ex-cellar. While not a concentrated Lafite-Rothschild, it is very harmonious and elegant, brushed with a subtle pepperiness toward the finish and a tang of dried orange peel on the aftertaste. Delightful."
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2010-2032
- Alcohol degree:
- 12.5%
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After 15 years of wandering, Lilian-Ladouys was bought in 2008 by Mr Lorenzetti. As at Pédesclaux, extraordinary investments are bearing fruit: Lilian-Ladouys is once again one of the most beautiful crus bourgeois of Saint-Estèphe.
And even of the Médoc, by winning the Coupe des crus bourgeois with its 2012, or by being rated 90/100 by M. Galloni (Vinous) for its 2014.
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2017-2028
- Alcohol degree:
- 13%
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Very rare are the crus of the north of the Médoc to have launched out for the moment in the organic conversion because of a stronger hygrometry than everywhere else in the Gironde. De Côme, a Petit Cru Bourgeois (superior) of 7 ha, has become after 7 years of efforts (and the loss of 2/3 of the 2018 harvest) the first growth of Saint-Estèphe certified organic, in a supple, fine and silky version of the appellation.
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2023-2032
- Organic certification:
- 2018
- Alcohol degree:
- 13%
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Owned by the same people since 1894, Capbern's history is intimately linked to that of Calon-Ségur. With a vineyard of 38 hectares spread over two distinct areas (one near Calon, the other near Meyney), Capbern has a more chalky terroir, providing just the right amount of acidity and freshness to counterbalance the natural richness of Saint-Estèphe.
With more body than the Marquis (thanks to its high proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon, but also to longer ageing), Capbern is a mini-Calon, for a quarter of the price.The 2022 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - January 2025): 91/100 "The 2022 Capbern takes a few minutes to really coalesce on the nose. It has more red fruit than I recall compared to en primeur, with raspberry and wild strawberry scents, touches of wilted rose petal and a hint of dried blood in the background. This opens nicely with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with a rounded, very harmonious opening, well-judged acidity and a judicious dab of spice toward the finish. This finishes with style, perhaps better than the aromatics at the moment. It is promising."
Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025): 90/100 "The 2022 Capbern is a powerful, dense wine. Black cherry, chocolate, new leather, dried herbs, licorice and gravel infuse the 2022 with notable depth and presence. This is quite an attractive Capbern. Drink it over the next handful of years."
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- Apogée:
- 2026-2040
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A historic Saint-Estèphe cru (the second oldest vineyard in the appellation), Tronquoy is ideally situated on the famous "Terrace 3", with its deep clay gravel (up to 8 metres). The vineyard's 30 hectares were bought by Messrs Bouygues shortly after Montrose, and are now managed with the same care and determination to embody the Bordeaux revival: modern vat room, conversion to organic viticulture, quest for freshness and brilliance in the wines...
Tronquoy is still too little known, and is currently Saint-Estèphe's nugget in the making, offering wines that are both accessible when young and with excellent ageing potential.Awarded one star in the 2026 Guide of the Revue du Vin de France.
The 2019 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 92/100 “The 2019 vintage is tasting very well today, with a noble beginning of evolution on the nose, notes of tobacco, cedar and pepper. On the palate, the wine is melted and firmly in place, stretched out by supple tannins.”
Vinous (N. Martin - January 2023): 92/100 “The 2019 Tronquoy-Lalande has a concentrated nose with fairly intense black fruits, hints of boysenberry, a little richer than some of its peers. The palate is medium-bodied with a dense, powerful, almost plodding entry, very saline on the palate, but I'm looking for more precision and finesse on the finish. This could well develop over time. Tasted blind at Southwold's annual tasting.”
J-M Quarin (March 2022): 94/100 "Dark, beautiful and deep colour. Nose currently a little discreet, but very elegant. Elegant hint of blackberry jam. Full-bodied on the attack, rich and enveloping on the palate, the wine develops powerfully with a deep flavour. The finish is slightly austere, but behind the tannins there is a superb aromatic return. A racy wine."
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2024-2035
- Organic certification:
- 2024
- Alcohol degree:
- 14.5%
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A historic Saint-Estèphe cru (the second oldest vineyard in the appellation), Tronquoy-Lalande is ideally situated on the famous "Terrace 3", with its deep clay gravel (up to 8 metres). The vineyard's 30 hectares were bought by Messrs Bouygues shortly after Montrose, and are now managed with the same care and determination to embody the Bordeaux revival: modern vat room, conversion to organic viticulture, quest for freshness and brilliance in the wines...
Tronquoy-Lalande is still too little known, and is currently Saint-Estèphe's nugget in the making, offering wines that are both accessible when young (excellent 2019, rated 93/100 by M. Quarin) and with excellent ageing potential (2012 now at its peak, with a creamy texture that makes it gourmet).Ch. Tronquoy-Lalande is renamed Tronquoy (tout court) as of the 2019 vintage.
The 2012 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - February 2022): 90/100 "The 2012 Tronquoy-Lalande has a slightly meatier/dried blood tinged bouquet with scents of melted tar coming through with time and later a distant touch of mint. The palate is medium-bodied with rather rustic tannins. A bold Saint-Estèphe that lacks a bit of grace, ferrous and overtly spicy on the finish."
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2020-2030
- Alcohol degree:
- 13.5%
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On the terroir of Pez, known to be the best in St-Estèphe (excluding classified growths), the Cazes family uses the same recipes here as those that made Lynch-Bages so successful: generous fruit and opulent texture. Ormes de Pez is an'almost' Lynch-Bages but at a quarter of the price!
The 2022 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (December 2025): 95/100 "The Cazes family (Lynch-Bages) takes meticulous care of this Saint-Estèphe estate. The wines never lack charm and voluptuousness. Delicious when young and very vibrant, they are, like this 2022, capable of ageing well."
Vinous (N. Martin - January 2025): 93/100 "The 2022 Ormes de Pez, aged in 45% new oak, has a very perfumed and pure bouquet featuring black cherry, raspberry, cedar and iodine scents. Perhaps it needs a little more Saint-Estèphe character to filter through? The palate is medium-bodied and well balanced, with grainy tannins and a core of black fruit mixed with cracked black pepper and a pinch of sea salt. There is pleasing sapidity and a touch of graphite lingering on the Pauillac-styled aftertaste. This is very fine."
J-M Quarin (February 2025): 93/100 "Beautiful dark red. Intense nose with ripe fruit. The palate is fascinating for its juicy character, its full body in the middle and its long, savoury finish with fatty tannins."
Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 92/100
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- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2028-2040
- Alcohol degree:
- 14.5%
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On the terroir of Pez, known to be the best in St-Estèphe (excluding classified growths), the Cazes family uses the same recipes here as those that made Lynch-Bages so successful: generous fruit and opulent texture. Ormes de Pez is an'almost' Lynch-Bages but at a quarter of the price!
The 2021 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 92/100 “This is a very greedy, deliciously fruity wine with undeniable charm.”
Vinous (N.Martin - November 2023): 91/100 “The 2021 Ormes de Pez is quite striking on the nose, brinier than i recall from barrel, with lifted blackberry and boysenberry fruit and a touch of balsamic. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, again, very saline in the mouth and slightly granular in texture, with black olive tapenade toward the finish. Quite feisty at the moment, give this three or four years in bottle.”
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- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2027-2036
- Alcohol degree:
- 13%
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On a magnificent gravelly hillock that has nothing to envy that of its neighbour Montrose, Meyney (Crédit Agricole property) is a serious candidate for the title of best Médoc bourgeois cru in each vintage. Long, complex, refined, distinguished tannins: a great Médoc cut for long ageing. Recommended by Mr. De Boüard (Angelus) from the 2014 vintage.
The 2023 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni – March 2026): 93/100 “The 2023 Meyney is every bit as convincing as it was en primeur. Dark and quite savory, the 2023 has a lot to offer. Gravel, incense, tobacco, licorice, dried herbs, chocolate and pressed lavender infuse this mid-weight Saint-Estèphe with a good deal of character. Beams of tannin shape the insistent, driving finish.”
J-M Quarin (March 2026): 93/100 "A beautiful dark red with black highlights. Intense nose, with pure, ripe and fresh fruit. Mellow on the palate, the wine develops into a full-bodied wine, with a fine richness that constantly runs across the palate. It finishes long, with very well-coated tannins and noble accents in the aroma. A result that makes you want to drink it. A great success."
Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026): 91/100 "The 2023 Meyney has an open, expressive nose with more red fruit than its appellation peers, raspberry and wild strawberry mixed with loam, later hints of blackberry. The palate is medium-bodied, with grainy tannins on the entry. Fine density, showing more grip than in barrel, with an earthy and quite sustained finish. There is promise here."
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- Apogée:
- 2027-2038
- Organic certification:
- 2024
- Alcohol degree:
- 13.5%
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On a magnificent gravelly hillock that has nothing to envy that of its neighbour Montrose, Meyney (Crédit Agricole property) is a serious candidate for the title of best Médoc bourgeois cru in each vintage. Long, complex, refined, distinguished tannins: a great Médoc cut for long ageing. Recommended by Mr. De Boüard (Angelus) from the 2014 vintage.
The 2021 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 93/100 “A dense wine, still a little under the influence of its wood, but with potential. Prieur, much more supple, can be drunk now."
Vinous (N.Martin - November 2023): 92/100 “The 2021 Meyney, which has been on a strong run of form of late, has a lovely bouquet with vivid red berry fruit, crushed stone and orange rind scents that are focused and lively. The palate is medium-bodied with a structured opening (as you would expect), more fruit concentration than its peers and a truffle-tinged finish. This will cruise nicely over the next 15 to 20 years.”
Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 91/100
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- Apogée:
- 2026-2033
- Organic certification:
- 2024
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On a magnificent gravelly hillock that has nothing to envy that of its neighbour Montrose, Meyney (Crédit Agricole property) is a serious candidate for the title of best Médoc bourgeois cru in each vintage. Long, complex, refined, distinguished tannins: a great Médoc cut for long ageing. Recommended by Mr. De Boüard (Angelus) from the 2014 vintage.
The 2020 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (September 2023): 95/100 “The wine is solidly constituted but also very racy, and finds its balance. It has plenty of substance and superb tannin definition, which harmonize on the finish.”
Vinous (N.Martin - November 2024): 93/100 “The 2020 Meyney has a crisp, focused and detailed bouquet with precise blackberry, blueberry and cedar scents that are almost Pauillac in style. The palate is medium-bodied with impressive concentration on the entry, layers of licorire-tinged black fruit and peppery finish that wants to make a statement; But it's just a bit squidgy. It will require five or six years in bottle just to shave its edges.”
J-M Quarin (June 2023): 92/100 “Dark, intense and beautiful color. Very aromatic, fruity, creamy and slightly truffled nose. Meticulous on entry, refined to the touch, very aromatic, the wine develops on a graceful general bearing. It melts in the finish, fragrant, long, sappy and very good”.
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- Apogée:
- 2028-2042
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On a magnificent gravelly hillock that has nothing to envy that of its neighbour Montrose, Meyney (Crédit Agricole property) is a serious candidate for the title of best Médoc bourgeois cru in each vintage. Long, complex, refined, distinguished tannins: a great Médoc cut for long ageing. Recommended by Mr. De Boüard (Angelus) from the 2014 vintage.
The 2018 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (december 2022): 94/100 “This wine has a fantastic terroir, worthy of a classified growth. This explains why it enjoys an admirable reputation, well-deserved in view of the many great wines that have been produced here. Some very fine old vintages can still be found (such as the admirable 1986 or 1989). However, the château doesn't make wines for wine-lovers in a hurry, like the 2019s or 2018s; a decade in the cellar is essential to fully enjoy them.”
Vinous (A. Galloni - March 2021): 93/100 "The 2018 Meyney is every as impressive as it was en primeur. Technical Director Anne Le Naour has done a terrific job in reining in some of the excess weight and power of previous vintages, but without sacrificing richness. Classy and layered, Meyney boasts fabulous depth and tons of character. Ripe red/purplish fruit, spice, blood orange, smoke and incense are some of the many aromas and flavors that mesh together.[...] The 2018 Meyney is a wine of immense oleasure. Best of all, it is tremendous value."
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- Apogée:
- 2028-2040
- Alcohol degree:
- 14.5%
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On a magnificent gravelly hillock that has nothing to envy that of its neighbour Montrose, Meyney (Crédit Agricole property) is a serious candidate for the title of best Médoc bourgeois cru in each vintage. Long, complex, refined, distinguished tannins: a great Médoc cut for long ageing. Recommended by Mr. De Boüard (Angelus) from the 2014 vintage.
The 2014 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - February 2020): 93/100 "The delightful 2014 Meyney marks a year when winemaker Anne Le Naour and her team raised theier game once more. A nose of lovely red berry fruit mixed with wilted rose petals and cedar gains intensity with aeration. The palate demonstrates much finer tannins than previous vintages, well-pitched acidity and superb precision on the classically styled finish. This is just entering its drinking plateau."
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2022-2034
- Alcohol degree:
- 14%
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On a magnificent gravelly hillock that has nothing to envy that of its neighbour Montrose, Meyney (Crédit Agricole property) is a serious candidate for the title of best Médoc bourgeois cru in each vintage. Long, complex, refined, distinguished tannins: a great Médoc cut for long ageing. Recommended by Mr. De Boüard (Angelus) from the 2014 vintage.
The 2012 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - February 2022): 90/100 "The 2012 Meyney offers mainly red fruit on the nose laced with soy and peppery notes, moderate in terms of complexity. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins, quite structured with good weight, though it is missing some precision towards the finish that feels a tad bitter."
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2018-2028
- Alcohol degree:
- 13.5%
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On a magnificent gravelly hillock that has nothing to envy that of its neighbour Montrose, Meyney (Crédit Agricole property) is a serious candidate for the title of best Médoc bourgeois cru in each vintage. Long, complex, refined, distinguished tannins: a great Médoc cut for long ageing. Recommended by Mr. De Boüard (Angelus) from the 2014 vintage.
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2020-2032
- Alcohol degree:
- 13.5%
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Second wine of Calon Ségur with, since 2013, a heart on the label like its big brother. With an increased proportion of well-ripened Merlot grapes, it possesses the voluptuousness of a Pomerol set against a Médoc backdrop.
The 2023 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni – mars 2026) : 93/100 « Le Marquis de Calon Ségur 2023 est un vin joyeux et engageant, à déguster dès maintenant et pendant une dizaine d’années. Charnu et juteux, le 2023 est plutôt extraverti, tout en conservant une belle moyenne de corps. Herbes grillées, menthol, cuir neuf, réglisse et sauge occupent le devant de la scène. Ce Marquis à dominante merlot est un véritable régal pour les yeux. »
J-M Quarin (March 2026): 92/100 "It received “my highest score given to this vintage in Primeurs” and this has been confirmed. Black colour. Intense nose with lovely ripe fruit aromas. Creamy and spicy (cardamom) nuances when swirled in the glass. Meticulous on the palate, very aromatic in the middle, juicy, the wine develops with a noble unfolding and a rounded profile. Pleasant and delicious overall. The best ever made! Well done!"
Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026): 91/100 “The 2023 Le Marquis de Calon Ségur has a mixture of red and black fruit on the nose, clean and precise, classic in style with estuarine/briny scents in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins but there is still a firm backbone to this Deuxième Vin, and it gently fans out on the graphite-tinged finish. One of the best Le Marquis in recent years.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2027-2034
- Alcohol degree:
- 14.5%
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Phélan-Ségur is one of Saint-Estèphe's historic estates, with a 70-hectare vineyard on the front line of the Gironde estuary, bordered to the north by Calon-Ségur and to the south by Meyney and Montrose. The arrival in 2018 of a new Belgian owner (Mr. Van de Vyvere) ushered in a new era and new ambitions at Phélan-Ségur: 20 hectares under organic management, braiding of the vines (instead of trimming), gradual reduction in planting density to 8,000 vines/ha to combat summer drought, sparing use of sulfur, parcel-by-parcel vinification using indigenous yeasts...
Recent vintages have been very convincing, with racy wines combining intensity, vinosity and finesse in the image of Calon-Ségur.The 2023 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni – March 2026): 94/100 “The 2023 Phélan Ségur is superb. Dark and expansive on the palate, the 2023 offers up a gorgeous mélange of black-toned fruit, gravel, incense, lavender, dried herbs and mocha. Rich yet light on its feet, the 2023 is pure seduction. Phélan Ségur is one of the great values in wine. Recent vintages have been especially fine. The 2023 is certainly no exception.”
J-M Quarin (March 2026): 90/100 "Dark, intense colour. Moderately aromatic nose with ripe fruit. Delicate on the attack, meticulous in the middle, the wine develops pleasantly and smoothly, with flavour and fine tannins. It's good."
Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026): 93/100 "The 2023 Phélan Ségur is quite backward on the nose at first, less forthcoming than some of its peers. It eventually opens with blackberry, violet and crushed strawberry, still just a little confit-like in character. The palate is medium-bodied, with firm tannins on the entry. Good body and weight, plenty of fruit concentration but tightly wound on the finish. Afford this four or five years in bottle and you will be rewarded."
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- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2028-2038
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Phélan-Ségur is one of Saint-Estèphe's historic estates, with a 70-hectare vineyard on the front line of the Gironde estuary, bordered to the north by Calon-Ségur and to the south by Meyney and Montrose. The arrival in 2018 of a new Belgian owner (Mr. Van de Vyvere) ushered in a new era and new ambitions at Phélan-Ségur: 20 hectares under organic management, braiding of the vines (instead of trimming), gradual reduction in planting density to 8,000 vines/ha to combat summer drought, sparing use of sulfur, parcel-by-parcel vinification using indigenous yeasts...
Recent vintages have been very convincing, with racy wines combining intensity, vinosity and finesse in the image of Calon-Ségur.The 2022 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025): 94/100 "The 2022 Phélan Ségur is fabulous, perhaps a little on the ripe side, but still notable. Black cherry, gravel, scorched earth, cloves and licorice explode onto the palate. Virile and brooding, Phélan Ségur screams with character and personality."
J-M Quarin (February 2025): 93/100 "Dark, intense colour. Moderately aromatic nose, with ripe, spicy fruit. Delicate on the palate, melting in the middle and above all particularly fragrant, the wine evolves deliciously, stretching out over fine tannins to a very fine, savoury finish. A very different profile to that seen for many years before."
La Revue du Vin de France (December 2025): 95/100 "Rightly recognised as one of the best unclassified wines in the Médoc and masterfully managed, this magnificent, beautifully located estate has been going from strength to strength for several vintages and, with this 2022, has produced a truly great wine that demonstrates its full potential. A wine that is both refined and complete, the most profound we have tasted here."
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- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2027-2037
- Alcohol degree:
- 14%
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Phélan-Ségur is one of Saint-Estèphe's historic estates, with a 70-hectare vineyard on the front line of the Gironde estuary, bordered to the north by Calon-Ségur and to the south by Meyney and Montrose. The arrival in 2018 of a new Belgian owner (Mr. Van de Vyvere) ushered in a new era and new ambitions at Phélan-Ségur: 20 hectares under organic management, braiding of the vines (instead of trimming), gradual reduction in planting density to 8,000 vines/ha to combat summer drought, sparing use of sulfur, parcel-by-parcel vinification using indigenous yeasts...
Recent vintages have been very convincing, with racy wines combining intensity, vinosity and finesse in the image of Calon-Ségur.The 2020 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - November 2024): 96/100 “The 2020 Phélan Ségur has a very well-defined and seductive bouquet. There's real complexity here, with ebullient red fruit, crushed stone and dried rose petal scents, revealing more graphite aromas with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied, harmonious and poised, with very fine tannins, a keen line of acidity and a very svelte and persistent finish. This is a wine that seems unaware of just how good it is."
J-M Quarin (March 2023): 91/100 “Dark, intense and beautiful color. Very aromatic nose, with ripe, fresh fruit, even a touch cold. Juicy on entry, well-built in the middle, tasty, the wine melts in the finish, juicy, pleasant, without any tannic angle. Very good length."
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- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2028-2035
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Second wine of Cos d'Estournel, probably the best second wine of the Médoc after those of the first classified growths (for half or even a quarter of the price).
The 2023 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni – March 2026): 93/100 “Bold and sumptuous, the 2023 Les Pagodes de Cos is a very sexy wine. Racy contours wrap around a core of dark red/purplish fruit, spice, new leather, mocha, pomegranate and cloves. This rich, heady Saint-Estèphe should start drinking well in another year or two. In 2023, Pagodes is quite the extrovert.”
J-M Quarin (March 2026): 93/100 "Dark, intense and beautiful colour. Moderately intense nose. Hints of black fruit enhanced by a background of hazelnuts. Develops fresher and more liquorice notes when swirled in the glass. Delicate on the palate, flavourful in the middle, with a slow and fleshy development, the wine caresses the palate continuously. It finishes fragrant and rich with good length."
Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026): 91/100 "The 2023 Les Pagodes de Cos is a step up from the G d'Estournel this year, with more expressive and slightly riper blackberry and blueberry scents laced with light violet aromas. The palate is medium-bodied, with fine but quite firm tannins that frame the pure black fruit laced with subtle briny notes. Fine length, quite strict and linear in style, I would afford this three to four years in bottle."
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- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2027-2040
