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The 2011 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin - Septembr 2021): 92/100 "The 2011 Petrus has plenty of fruit on the nose, elegant and floral, redcurrant and raspberry, fruit a touch of crushed stone and pressed rose petal. The palate is medium-bodied with a rounded, velvety-smooth and quite dense finish."

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The 2023 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni – March 2026): 91/100 “The 2023 Côte de Baleau is charming. Soft and open-knit, the 2023 is a fine choice for drinking now and over the next decade or so. A burst of dark-toned fruit, cedar, new leather, spice and menthol makes a strong first impression. This is an especially juicy style for Côte de Baleau, but it works well for a wine that is intended for medium-term drinking, once the tannins soften a touch."

J-M Quarin (March 2026): 91/100 "Dark color, medium intensity and vivid. Intense nose, with ripe and subtle fruitiness. Caressing on the attack, meticulous on the mid-palate, with a fine touch, the wine finishes long, barely marked by oak that remains to be integrated. Normal length. A significantly higher score since the Primeurs." 

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026): 91/100 "The 2023 Côte de Baleau has a tightly wound bouquet with mainly black fruit, mixed with pressed roses and allspice scents. The palate is medium-bodied with impressive grip on the entry, more volume and density than its peers, quite peppery toward the finish that has satisfying sustain. Very promising."

The 2018 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (December 2022): 91/100 “The wine from this Cuvelier family estate,[...] offers a dynamic and sensitive profile, characterized by generous fruit. Classified in 2012, confirmed in 2022, the cru has produced on the clay-limestone and clay-sand soils of the plateau, a 2018 of relative complexity but lovely texture.”

The 2022 vintage in the press: 

Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025) : 92/100 "The 2022 Haut-Simard is an explosive wine. A burst of dark red cherry/red plum, mocha, new leather and rose petal hits the palate. Vibrant and exuberant, the 2022 just needs a few years in bottle to fully come together, although it is pretty impressive today. Haut-Simard is the hidden gem in the Vauthier range this year."

The 2019 vintage in the press: 

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2022) : 92/100 "The 2019 Haut-Simard was picked from September 18 to October 5. Blind, you might think this was a Left Bank wine; the 40% Cabernet Franc is very expressive and imparts attractive cedar and light tobacco scents. The palate is fresh and vibrant on the entry, with supple but quite firm tannins. Much more saline and certainly more complex than the Simard, delivering impressive weight and a touch of spiciness on the finish. Very classy."

The 2018 vintage in the press:

J-M Quarin (January 2022): 92/100 “Delicious wine, with a silky mouthfeel, developing fragrantly and without tannic angles. Delicious length. Here again, the Cabernet Franc plays a major role”.

Vinous (A. Galloni - March 2021): 91/100 “The 2018 Haut-Simard is lively and expressive aromatically, with medium-weight structure and tons of verve. Sweet red cherry, blood orange, mint, sage, lavender and rose petals grace this vibrant, beautifully nuanced Saint-Emilion.”

The 2016 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin - December 2019): 93/100 “The 2016 Haut-Simard has a top-notch bouquet of gorgeous, well*defined blackberry, briar and raspberry aromas that burst from the glass.[...] The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, fine density and concentration and a very fine line of acidity. The oak (30% new) is seamlessly integrated, with a long tail on the finish. This is the finest Haut-Simard I have tasted. Excellent.”

J-M Quarin (April 2017): 91/100 “Meticulous on the attack, developing refined to the touch and melting. The wine evolves juicy and noble with lots of flavor and a long, seductive finish. A delight!”

The 2023 vintage in the press:

J-M Quarin (March 2026): 92/100 "It received “my highest score given to this vintage in Primeurs”. This has been confirmed. Beautiful dark red with purple highlights. Intense, refined, pure, fruity and subtle nose. Creamy touch when swirled in the glass. Delicately mellow on the palate, very flavourful in the middle, with a tender but present body, the wine evolves long and sappy in the finish with a chalky mineral touch. It's impossible to spit out."

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The 2023 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026): 91/100 "The 2023 Fombrauge has a perfumed bouquet with mulberry, raspberry and light minty scents hovering in the background. The oak here is nicely integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a fine line of acidity, taut and fresh, with a controlled and focused finish. Gentle grip overall, this is a well-made Fombrauge that should age well in bottle."

The 2021 vintage in the press :

Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 90/100

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The 2023 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni – March 2026): 92/100 “The 2023 Le Dragon de Quintus is a succulent, fleshy second wine. Plush contours frame a core of dark cherry fruit, lavender, rose petal, chocolate and mocha. This builds nicely through the creamy mid-palate and into the long, resonant finish. Drink this racy Saint-Émilion over the next decade or so."

J-M Quarin (March 2026): 92/100 "I gave it “my highest score for this vintage in Primeurs” and this has been confirmed. Dark, purple and brilliant colour. Lovely, very aromatic nose with pure, ripe fruit. A subtle hint of liquorice. Develops into an elegant woodiness when swirled in the glass. Delicate on the palate, very smooth in the middle, the wine melts on the palate, accompanied by a fine richness. Noble tannins complemented by a pure flavour. A long, delicious finish that I have never experienced as aromatic. Well done!"

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The 2022 vintage in the press:

J-M Quarin (February 2025): 91/100 "Dark, intense, slightly evolved colour. Very fine nose with pure, fresh fruit. Fat on the attack and immediately very fruity, the wine glides across the palate leaving a fine fatness on the tongue and a blackberry flavour on the finish. Very good."

Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 90/100

The 2021 vintage in the press:

J-M Quarin (April 2022): 90/100 “Deep, dark purple color. Intense nose of fresh, ripe fruit. Fascinating mouthfeel with a nuance of blackberry jelly that enlivens the palate. Juicy, noble and fine. The finish is long and unputdownable. A delight!"

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The 2020 vintage in the press:

J-M Quarin (February 2024): 92/100 “Dark color. Superb, suave, fresh, ripe and subtle nose, on a par with Quintus. A touch of vanilla. Meticulous on entry, juicy in the middle, with class in the touch, the wine melts in the finish, long, sappy and unputdownable.”

Vinous (N.Martin - November 2024): 92/100 “The 2020 Le Dragon de Quintus has a perfumed nose with cedar-scented red berry fruit, forest floor and tobacco aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannins. It is nicely balanced and elegant in style, with a brisk, peppery finish that has the sapidity to tempt you back.”

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The 2018 vintage in the press:

Jean-Marc Quarin (February 2024): 90/100 “Dark, lively color. Nose of medium intensity, fruity and spicy. Suave on the palate, with a melting, caressing body and nuanced sensations. Normal length, with coated tannins. Very pleasing overall for its savory aspect.”

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The 2017 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin - September 2019): 90/100 "The 2017 Le Dragon de Quintus has a fragrant bouquet, quite floral with red berry fruit, red plums, hints of marmelade and oyster shells. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin and well judged acidity. This Deuxième Vin has a nonchalance about it. Open and approachable with peppery notes towards the harmonious finish. Delicious."

The 2023 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni – March 2026): 95/100 “The 2023 Poesia is stellar, just as it was en primeur. Brisk mineral notes drive through a core of red cherry/plum fruit, white pepper, blood orange and exotic spice. I admire its energy, tension and power. The 2023 is all about balance. Limestone soils lend great saline intensity.”

J-M Quarin (March 2026): 94/100 "It received “my highest score given to this vintage in Primeurs”. This has been confirmed. Dark, intense and beautiful colour. Very aromatic nose, with fresh and ripe fruit. Juicy on the attack, very aromatic in the middle, with a beautiful texture, the wine melts on the palate. It develops powerfully and long, flavourful and a touch austere in its texture, but deep in its flavour. Tasted decanted. The best ever made. Bravo!"

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026): 94/100 "The 2023 Poesia is the best wine from Garçin-Lévêque this year. On the nose, there are perfumed redcurrant and red plum, fine underlying mineralité with more complexity than prior vintages as the vines age. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, quite spicy and peppery but with lovely grip and structure toward the finish that is driven by the Cabernet Franc. Excellent."

The 2021 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N.Martin - November 2023): 93/100 “The 2021 Poesia has a very well-defined bouquet with a touch more harmony than its stablemate, Barde-Haut: heightened red cherry and iodine scents, quite floral in style. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy red fruit, a vibrant and vivacious Saint-Emilion driven by the limestone terroir. Sapid on the finish, this is very fine.”

The 2023 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni – March 2026): 93/100 “The 2023 Barde-Haut is a plush, creamy wine. Black cherry, cloves, new leather, menthol and dried herbs all build in the glass. This broad, structured Saint-Émilion has a lot to offer. It's classic Barde-Haut in an easygoing, supple style that can be enjoyed with minimal cellaring.”

J-M Quarin (March 2026): 93/100 "Dark red color. Intense. Slightly discreet and fruity nose, developing creaminess in the glass. Mellow on the attack, subtle in its development, very aromatic, the wine melts on the palate towards a delicious finish evoking the mineral presence of limestone. It is long and very good."

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026): 92/100 “The 2023 Barde-Haut has slightly darker fruit than I recall from barrel. Blackberry, touches of pencil shaving and light black pepper notes unfold from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, crisp and well-balanced, quite peppery in style, but it has developed a little more complexity on the finish in recent months. Promising.”

The 2021 vintage in the press:

J-M Quarin (February 2024): 92/100

Vinous (A. Galloni - December 2023): 92/100 “The 2021 Barde-haut is laced with black cherry, plum, mocha, spice, new leather and tobacco. This soft, juicy Saint-Emilion is supple full of near- and medium-term appeal. It's a fine effort from Hélène Garcin and Patrice Lévêque in this very challenging vintage.”

Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 91/100

The 2020 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni - December 2022): 95/100 "The 2020 Barde-Haut is just as compelling it was from barrel. Blueberry jam, crème de cassis, hard candy, spice, new leather and lavender infuse the 2020 with exotic beauty. Soft contours and silky tannins add to its immediacy. Bright acids lend vibrancy to play off all the natural opulence. The 2020 is a fine vintage of bade-haut, one of the best in recent memory. The intensely saline finish alone is a thing of beauty."

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The 2023 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni – March 2026): 92/100 “The 2023 Moulin Saint-Georges is soft, supple and quite attractive. Bright citrus and floral notes lift a core of vibrant red-toned fruit. Blood orange, white pepper, mint and chalk follow, adding layers of tension and energy. Clean saline notes support the brisk finish.”

J-M Quarin (March 2026): 93/100 "Bright red, good intensity. Very aromatic and subtle nose, with lovely strawberry and citrus aromas. Delicate on the attack, very flavourful in the middle, with a beautiful texture, the wine grows slowly on the finish. It is good and very long."

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026): 93/100 "The 2023 Moulin Saint-Georges has a lighter and more floral bouquet than the preceding de Fonbel, peony and iris infusing the mainly black fruit, just a touch of vanilla in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with fleshy, ripe tannins. I admire the texture on this Saint-Émilion, very silky yet with counterbalancing acidity, dovetailing into a peppery and quite persistent finish. This punches above my expectations from barrel."

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The 2023 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni – March 2026): 94/100 "The 2023 Fonroque is redolent of dark red cherry, blood orange, chalk, mint and slate. Bold and punchy, with terrific persistence, Fonroque is a very complete wine. Floral top notes lift the finish. Readers will find an exquisite, elegant Saint-Émilion."

J-M Quarin (March 2026): 92/100 "Beautiful dark red, very intense. Very aromatic, refined, fruity, pure, and fragrant nose. Citrus notes when swirled in the glass. Delicate on the attack, juicy on the mid-palate, with a slightly tender body, the wine melts on the palate, fragrant and pleasant. "

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026): 91/100 "The 2023 Fonroque has a slightly smudged bouquet, dark berry fruit, touches of graphite and undergrowth. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, well-judged acidity, relatively open-knit in style with a fluid, agreeable finish. This should drink well after just a couple of years in bottle."

The 2022 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2026) : 94/100 Coupe de ♥ "The superb 2022 shows the contemporary direction of Saint-Émilion, with the search for a very frank expression of the Merlot-Cabernet Franc duo. An aromatic wine (liquorice, black fruits, flowers...), full of light, sincere, full-bodied, with a fresh, straightforward finish."

En Magnum (May 2025):"The very high age of the vineyard, with some Cabernet plots over 80 years old, is one of the factors behind this wine's success, with its notes of cedar on the nose and spices in the tannin. A successful 2020 vintage with finesse, a fruity character and tannins that are not harsh. We recommend it."

Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025): 92/100 "The 2022 Fonroque is plush, sensual and quite deep. Silky tannins enshroud a core of dark cherry/plum fruit, new leather, spice, menthol and espresso. This juicy, open-knit Saint-Émilion from Alain Moueix is a winner."

J.M Quarin (February 2025): 92/100 "Dark, intense purple colour. Very aromatic nose, pure, subtle, with fresh fruit. Delicate on the entry, delicate in the middle, with taste and a refined touch, the wine develops aromatically, bouncing back, sappy, towards a long finish with noble tannicity. A very good wine. The best ever made with the 2020."

Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 95/100

The 2021 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 91/100 “A half-bodied wine with beautiful tones of spices and tangy red fruit. There's a real sincerity of expression, and the al dente ripeness of the grapes can be perceived in this firm, still tight finish.”

Vinous (A. Galloni - December 2023): 92/100 “The 2021 Fonroque is an exotic, beguiling wine. Deep and intensely savory, the 2021 offers a striking mix of merlot fruit and Cabernet Franc aromatics. Crushed flowers, mint, spice, rose petal and bright red-toned fruit all run through silky super-expressive Saint-Emilion.”

The 2023 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni – March 2026): 94/100 “The Cabernet-Franc-driven 2023 Petit Gravet Aîné is one of the most distinctive wines in Saint-Émilion. Crushed flowers, herbs, mint, sweet spice, pipe tobacco and rose petal lead into a core of vibrant red-toned fruit. I find the 2023 lacking just a bit in the mid-palate. Otherwise, it is a very pretty and engaging wine from proprietor Catherine Papon-Nouvel.”

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026): 90/100 "The 2023 Petit Gravet Ainé has a tightly wound bouquet that demands coaxing from the glass. Black fruit, wild hedgerow, tilled loamy scents emerge slowly. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, fleshy on the entry, more expressive than the aromatics with a little fieriness on the finish. Good density and body, though it requires more precision on the finish to deserve a higher score."

The 2022 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025): 94/100 "The 2022 Petit Gravet Aîné is a gorgeous, exotic wine. Kirsh, dried flowers, mocha and new leather open. Ripe, fleshy and layered, the 2022 is definitely on the riper side. Creamy and opulent in texture, it clearly needs time to settle down post-bottling. Today, I admire its blance. This is a wild wine that is sure to take readers on quite a ride over the coming two decades or so, maybe more."

J-M Quarin (February 2025): 89/100 "Dark, lively colour. Normal intensity. Very aromatic, fruity, fresh and spicy nose. Delicate on the palate, well-fruited in the middle, with a body that is more slender than broad, the wine evolves upwards on the finish. Slightly firm on the finish, but still fragrant."

 Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 93/100

The 2021 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2024): 92/100 “The Petit Gravet Ainé 2021 presented itself well right from the barrel. Dominated by 90% Cabernet Franc, it has a fresh, saline bouquet that manages to reach phenolic maturity. The palate is medium-bodied, with crisp tannins on the attack that transform into a creamy-textured mid-palate and a very consistent finish, tinged with white pepper and garrigue. Excellent!”