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In 2012, Haut-Brion bought and combined two grands crus classés (Tertre-Dauguay and L'Arrosée) on the slopes of Saint-Émilion (Côte Ausone), and put a foot in the right bank, called Quintus because it is their fifth property (after Haut-Brion, La Mission HB, Laville HB and Latour HB).
Their first objective is to make fine, long wines, focusing on freshness and delicacy rather than power or density, more typical of the left bank than the right bank.
Second objective: to shine in the next Saint-Emilion classifications (its immediate neighbours are Ausone, Belair-Monange, Angélus and Canon, all 1st classified grands crus).The 2016 vintage in the press:
Vinous (Neal Martin - August 2020): 94/100 “The 2016 Quintus has a very noble bouquet with beautifully defined blackberry and briary fruit, wonderfully integrated oak and a genuine sense of focus and poise. This is a beautifully crafted Saint-Émilion and one of the best releases of Quintus to date.”More- To keep or to drink:
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- Apogée:
- 2024-2036
- Alcohol degree:
- 15%
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In 2012, Haut-Brion bought and combined two grands crus classés (Tertre-Dauguay and L'Arrosée) on the slopes of Saint-Émilion (Côte Ausone), and put a foot in the right bank, called Quintus because it is their fifth property (after Haut-Brion, La Mission HB, Laville HB and Latour HB).
Their first objective is to make fine, long wines, focusing on freshness and delicacy rather than power or density, more typical of the left bank than the right bank.
Second objective: to shine in the next Saint-Emilion classifications (its immediate neighbours are Ausone, Belair-Monange, Angélus and Canon, all 1st classified grands crus).The 2014 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - February 2024): 91+/100 “The 2014 Quintus is very youthful on the nose, with vibrant, almost Medoc-like scents of stalky red fruit, cedar, smoke and a hint of pencil shavings. The palate is medium-bodied, with supple, fine tannins, again in the Left Bank style, with a slight grip on the finish. This wine could actually benefit from a few more months in bottle.”
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2022-2035
- Alcohol degree:
- 14.5%
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Beau-Séjour Bécot is now in the hands of the third generation, represented by Juliette Bécot and her husband Julien Barthe. These dynamic forty-somethings have no shortage of inspiration when it comes to producing “modern” wines, adapted to climatic challenges and consumer expectations: replanting in a north/south direction to avoid overheating the grapes, the choice of a new consultant oenologist (Thomas Duclot) who favors wines that are not overly demonstrative, early harvesting and measured extractions to preserve the freshness of the fruit, less new wood (55%) and the use of tuns and jars (20%) to lighten the tannic structure...
Since the construction of the new winery in 2023, the wines have excelled thanks to their elegant, uncluttered structure, their gourmet, fruity and floral aromas, and their dynamic, sapid finishes. For the Revue du Vin de France, as for us, “this is the archetypal Bordeaux that can be enjoyed now, but also put away in the cellar”.The 2023 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni – March 2026): 98/100 “The 2023 Beau-Séjour Bécot is fabulous. Vibrant and delineated, the 2023 is a gorgeous, statuesque beauty. The precision here is just unreal. Soaring aromatics, vibrant red-toned fruit and polished tannins convey finesse. Vibrant saline notes stain the palate on the finish. Beau-Séjour Bécot is one of the very finest wines of the Right Bank in 2023.”
JM Quarin (February 2026): 95/100 “A beautiful, deep, intense and vibrant colour. Very aromatic, fruity nose. A hint of resin. Delicate on the attack, smooth on the mid-palate, with flavours of exotic fruits and depth between the mid-palate and the finish; the wine finishes long, juicy and flavourful. A sap-like tannic structure evoking limestone. Very good length.”
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- Apogée:
- 2031-2053
- Grape varieties:
- 85% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon
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Self-taught, Jean-Luc Thunevin and his wife Murielle got their start in the Bordeaux vineyards when they bought a tiny 0.6 hectare plot in Saint-Émilion, near Pavie-Macquin. Produced in minute quantities, vinified with the means at hand but with meticulous care, Valandraud soon made a name for itself, to the point of giving rise to the 'garage wine' movement in the 1990s.
Now boasting nearly 11 hectares of vineyards on the cooler limestone soils of Saint-Etienne de Lisse (on the eastern edge of the appellation) and a bioclimatic winery enabling gravity-fed vinification, Valandraud is a first growth in its own right, sharing the hedonistic, indulgent style of Troplong-Mondot.The 2021 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 92/100 “On the palate, the wine is dressed up by the enveloping ageing (the Thunevin touch), and the body is more straight than full.”
Vinous (A. Galloni - December 2023): 95/100 “The 2021 Valandraud is sumptuous, dark and enveloping to the core, even it some of the underlying contours need time to soften. Black cherry, plum, mocha, new leather and spice again intensity in the glass. The rich, heady style is classic Valandraud, tempered by the distinctive qualities of the 2021 vintage.”
Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 95/100
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- Apogée:
- 2028-2039
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Purchased in 1996 by the Chanel group (also in Rauzan-Ségla), Canon required a complete restoration, both of the vines and the cellar/vat room tool. Since 2008, Canon has fully justified its status as a 1er grand cru classé, with brilliant, distinguished wines that draw their energy from the Cabernets francs at the top of the limestone plateau.
The 2023 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni – March 2026): 96/100 “The 2023 Canon has really come together with élevage. Pliant and supple, the 2023 Canon is a wine of pure and total seduction. Crushed flowers, red cherry fruit, mint and blood orange all take shape in the glass. The 2023 doesn't quite have the dynamic energy of the very best years, but it comes close while also offering more early accessibility than those wines.”
J-M Quarin (March 2026): 98/100 "Very aromatic, refined, and subtle nose with hints of black fruit against a backdrop of damp limestone. A touch of vanilla when swirled in the glass. Ultra-precise texture on entry. Graceful on the palate, yet the wine develops with great energy, richness, freshness, and complexity. It continues to grow on the finish with noble attributes and a long, deep, and flavorful persistence. It is incredible and worthy of a higher classification!"
Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026): 94/100 “The 2023 Canon takes time to open on the nose but reveals attractive red berry fruit, pressed flowers (violet) and a very light marine influence. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins. A little spicier than I recall from barrel, with hints of cinnamon and sage, you can feel the tongue tingling after the wine has exited thanks to a pinch of cracked black pepper. Though the 2023 does not quite touch recent peaks, I appreciate the linearity of this Canon and it should age well in bottle.”
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- Apogée:
- 2033-2060
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Purchased in 1996 by the Chanel group (also in Rauzan-Ségla), Canon required a complete restoration, both of the vines and the cellar/vat room tool. Since 2008, Canon has fully justified its status as a 1er grand cru classé, with brilliant, distinguished wines that draw their energy from the Cabernets francs at the top of the limestone plateau.
The 2018 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (October 2024): 96+/100 “Note of cocoa, breadth and maturity in this balanced, supple-textured wine, which remains nuanced and shot through with a fine nervous sap, with magnificent persistence.”
En Magnum (April 2021): 99/100 “An astonishing chalky structure, a tremendous length of flavour and an immense impression of freshness and energy. This is perhaps the finest finish of all the Saint-Émilion crus classés. This canon could become legendary.”
Vinous (A. Galloni - March 2021): 98/100 "The Canon 2018 is every bit as magnificent from bottle as it was from barrel. Maybe more so. Vertical and explosive in the glass, Canon sizzles with tension and vibrancy. Readers will find a majectic, soaring Grand Cru Classé that captures all the magic of Saint-Émilion's limestone plateau. Canon exudes mind-blowing precision and deliciousness."
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- Apogée:
- 2028-2042
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Purchased in 1996 by the Chanel group (also in Rauzan-Ségla), Canon required a complete restoration, both of the vines and the cellar/vat room tool. Since 2008, Canon has fully justified its status as a 1er grand cru classé, with brilliant, distinguished wines that draw their energy from the Cabernets francs at the top of the limestone plateau.
The 2016 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (October 2024): 97/100 “All finesse and sweetness of juicy fruit, this loose wine is radiant with freshness, all suavity and purity of flavors, resplendent with energy and a haunting length.”
J-M Quarin (February 2020): 99/100 “Great nose, very aromatic, fine, fruity and subtle. Minute on the entry, very aromatic in the middle, complex, with an airy body, the wine develops delicately, meticulously fat, with aromas and a profile of pinot noir, rather than cabernet franc and merlot. Joy, pleasure, the unbelievable, I swallow!"
Vinous (N.Martin - February 2024): 93/100 “Canon 2016 has a clean, fresh nose. The fruit profile is a mix of red and black with just a hint of black truffle and licorice (the latter trait I hadn't picked up on before). The palate is medium-bodied with finer tannins than the bottle of four years ago, it has a little more confidence and grip in place, and is perhaps firmer and prepared for long-term maturation. The finish is precise. I'd give it a few more years in bottle.”
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2024-2042
- Alcohol degree:
- 14%
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Second wine of Angelus, made in the same luxurious and distinguished style that has made the reputation and international success of this wine.
The 2022 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Matin - January 2025): 92/100 "The 2022 Le Carillon d'Angélus was an expressive Deuxième Vin from barrel. Now in bottle, it has a clean, fresh and delineated bouquet with blackberry and graphite scents. The palate is medium-bodied and slightly granular in texture, with pliant tannins. It's harmonious with a pretty, red cherry- and cranberry-tinged finish that exerts a light grip. This is quite delicious."
J.M Quarin (February 2025): 94/100 "Dark, intense, slightly evolved colour. Very aromatic, fruity and subtle nose. Smooth on the attack, delicious in the middle, with a fine fatness that runs across the palate, the wine evolves juicy, long, towards a tasty, perfumed finish. This vintage has never been so nuanced."
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- Apogée:
- 2030-2044
- Alcohol degree:
- 14%
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Second wine of Angelus, made in the same luxurious and distinguished style that has made the reputation and international success of this wine.
The 2020 vintage in the press:
Hachette (Guide 2024): Coup de ♥ “The ample, structured frame, set on silky, melted tannins, stretches with length and voluptuousness.”
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- Apogée:
- 2028-2038
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A small estate located near Troplong-Mondot and Valandraud, acquired in 2009 by Jacques Thienpont (already owner of Ch. Le Pin). A wine that is as exceptional as it is confidential (6 hectares)!
The 2023 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni – March 2026): 96/100 “The 2023 L'If is powerful, deep and beautifully layered. Blue/black fruit, new leather, licorice and cedar soar from the glass. A broad, ample wine with huge tannins, the 2023 appears to be destined for a long life. Time in the glass brings out hints of graphite and dried herbs that add complexity and a good bit of gravitas, too. Give this time.”
J-M Quarin (March 2026): 94/100 “Beautiful dark red. Very aromatic nose with ripe fruit. A hint of truffle. Meticulous on the palate, fragrant in the middle, with a fine richness running through. The wine finishes long and flavorful, with a touch of austerity in the tannins.”
Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026): 92/100 "The 2023 L'If comes only from the clay-limestone soils. It takes a few moments to settle in the bottle after being bottled in June. The limestone subsoil percolates through the black fruit, subtle marine and seaweed notes in the background. Fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with very supple tannins. Fine acidity, certainly more mineral-driven compared to other Saint-Émilion wines, a dash of black pepper and allspice toward the finish. This is nicely composed and should drink well for 12 to 15 years."
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- Apogée:
- 2030-2048
- Grape varieties:
- 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc
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A small estate located near Troplong-Mondot and Valandraud, acquired in 2009 by Jacques Thienpont (already owner of Ch. Le Pin). A wine that is as exceptional as it is confidential (6 hectares)!
The 2022 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025): 96/100 "The 2022 L'If is seriously beautiful. Dark, racy and layered, the 2022 captures all the natural intensity of the year and yet remains so polished. L'If is 80% Merlot (from four parcels) and 20% Cabernet Franc (from two parcels), spread across Saint-Émilion. The 2022 spent 14 months in French oak, 50% new. A touch more Cabernet Franc than in the early days and parcel on the St. Etienne de Lisse plateau (from 2020 on) have added more aromatic freshness and vivacity here, which is especially beneficial in torrid vintages. As good as the 2022 is today, I get the impression there is a lot in reserve."
J-M Quarin (February 2025): 96/100 "Intense purple colour. Very aromatic nose, fine, fruity and subtle. Fat on the palate, fat in the middle, with a classy feel and lots of flavour, the wine caresses the palate. The finish is juicy, deep and noble, with a fine grain. Delicious and very long."
Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 96/100
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- Apogée:
- 2030-2042
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A small estate located near Troplong-Mondot and Valandraud, acquired in 2009 by Jacques Thienpont (already owner of Ch. Le Pin). A wine that is as exceptional as it is confidential (6 hectares)!
The 2021 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni - December 2023): 96/100 “The 2021 L'If is a wine of power and reserve. It exudes notable density and richness, but in the more restrained style of the year. Black cherry, graphite, spice, leather, tobacco and chocolate fill out the layers effortlessly. The 2021 is a gorgeous wine, but it won't be ready to appreciate fully for a mumber of years. Even so, it was exquisite in two separate tastings.”
Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 93/100
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2026-2038
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Become a first grand cru classé in 2012, just reward for 20 years of effort by Mr. Neipperg (Canon-La Gaffelière, Clos de l'Oratoire) on this small vineyard of 4.5 ha adjoining Troplong-Mondot. A very large Saint-Émilion, fleshy, intense and penetrating, but with a confidential production.
The 2021 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 94/100 “A stylish, elegant 2021. It combines the breed of the terroir, the freshness of the vintage and the seductive touch of the winemaker”.
Vinous (A. Galloni - December 2023): 95/100 “The 2021 La Mondotte is a dense, potent beauty, with depths of black vherry, plum, gravel, scorched earth, leather, lavender and incense. In 2021, Mondotte is quite savory and brooding, a style with freshness and less opulence than most years. It's alos a wine that needs time. I imagine the 2021 will always be a pretty dark Saint-Emilion.”
Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 94/100
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- Apogée:
- 2027-2038
- Organic certification:
- 2014
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Become a first grand cru classé in 2012, just reward for 20 years of effort by Mr. Neipperg (Canon-La Gaffelière, Clos de l'Oratoire) on this small vineyard of 4.5 ha adjoining Troplong-Mondot. A very large Saint-Émilion, fleshy, intense and penetrating, but with a confidential production.
The 2016 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - January 2020): 92/100 "The 2016 La Mondotte is open and generous on a nose intense black cherries, boysenberry, tobacco and cedar. With aeration, this becomes more refined and loses its initial boisterousness. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity and plenty of sumptuousness, although I find it a little curt and abrupt on the finish, where I am seeking more persistence."
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2026-2042
- Organic certification:
- 2014
- Alcohol degree:
- 14%
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Second wine of Ausone, rare (1 ha in production out of the 7 ha of the Ausone vineyard), slightly less powerful but just as racy and energetic as the Grand Vin. And like it, it has a remarkable capacity for ageing.
Like all Vauthier vineyards (Ausone, La Clotte, Moulin Saint-Georges, Haut-Simard...), Chapelle d'Ausone began its conversion to organic farming in 2020.
The 2020 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2024): 96/100 “La Chapelle d'Ausone 2020 develops a magnificent palette of spicy notes, a ripe, sunny fruitiness emerges. A wine with a formidable concentration of dry extracts, underlined by the still-present ageing. The tannic mass will melt quietly into a very dense matter, so dense that it will carry this wine serenely into the coming decades.”
Vinous (N. Martin - January 2024) : 93/100 "The 2020 Chapelle d'Ausone has ample toasty oak on the nose, which continues to shade the black fruit underneath. Yet it coheres in the glass, finally allowing the terroir to shine through. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins and a fine bead of acidity. It's very harmonious, with a precise and persistent finish. There's wonderful mineralité and tension here—superb."
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- Apogée:
- 2032-2045
- Organic certification:
- 2023
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On a subsoil of deep gravel (alluvium of the Isle), Figeac has logically opted for a grape variety more Medoc than Libourne: 70% Cabernet (half Sauvignon and half Franc), 30% Merlot. Hence a naturalness, a freshness and a distinction unparalleled in Saint-Emilion. The latest 2022 classification has rightly corrected the omission of the previous one by granting Figeac the title of 1er grand cru classé A.
The 2023 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni – March 2026): 100/100 “The 2023 Figeac is outrageously great. Dark, layered and explosive in the glass, the 2023 possesses mind-blowing intensity and pure power. Hints of lavender, crème de cassis, sage, menthol, spice box and pipe tobacco soar from the glass. Brisk acids and vibrant saline notes frame the close. All the elements are so artfully woven together. Absolutely nothing is out of place. Figeac is very clearly one of the wines of the vintage, The 2023 is also one of the finest wines ever made here. Merlots were picked starting September 6, while the Cabernets were harvested from September 26 to October 5, a very late finish. General Manager Frédéric Faye and his team turned out an extraordinary wine.”
Vinous (N. Martin – February 2026): 95/100 “The 2023 Figeac was bottled in March 2025, a month earlier than usual, with no fining this vintage. This bides its time in the glass, gradually opening with raspberry, dark cherries, light pencil shavings and crushed stone scents. With time, it becomes more floral in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied, with sweet red cherry and wild strawberry notes on the entry, quite spicy with white and black pepper notes. Quite long on the velvety finish, this is a classy Figeac that will drink sooner than the previous vintage, but it is still a classy offering.”
JM Quarin (February 2026): 96/100 “A deep, intense and beautiful colour. A very aromatic, refined and subtle nose. Hints of very ripe blackcurrant. Meticulous on the attack, very aromatic on the mid-palate, with an elegant texture; the wine melts on the palate, straightforward, slender and noble in its structure. It is very good and very hard to spit out.”
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- Apogée:
- 2033-2073
- Grape varieties:
- 41% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Franc, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon
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On a subsoil of deep gravel (alluvium of the Isle), Figeac has logically opted for a grape variety more Medoc than Libourne: 70% Cabernet (half Sauvignon and half Franc), 30% Merlot. Hence a naturalness, a freshness and a distinction unparalleled in Saint-Emilion. The latest 2022 classification has rightly corrected the omission of the previous one by granting Figeac the title of 1er grand cru classé A.
The 2022 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin – January 2026): 96+/100 “The 2022 Figeac has impressive purity on the nose, a mixture of red and black fruit, black truffle and a light estuarine scent. Fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, silky smooth with black plum and blueberry on the creamy-textured, seductive finish. This bottle came across as more modern in style compared with previous ones, but it is patently well crafted and it will meliorate with bottle age.”
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2026) : 100/100 Coup de ♥ "2022 anchors Figeac in the Saint-Émilion elite and is already one of the estate's finest vintages. This wine is a revelation. Radiant, it offers inimitable graphite notes. With masterful complexity and restraint, the nose and body are one. Absolute harmony with subtle depth and perfectly integrated tannins. This distinctive tannic texture gives way to a masterful finish. Could this be the perfect wine?"
Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 99/100
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- Apogée:
- 2030-2048
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On a subsoil of deep gravel (alluvium of the Isle), Figeac has logically opted for a grape variety more Medoc than Libourne: 70% Cabernet (half Sauvignon and half Franc), 30% Merlot. Hence a naturalness, a freshness and a distinction unparalleled in Saint-Emilion. The latest 2022 classification has rightly corrected the omission of the previous one by granting Figeac the title of 1er grand cru classé A.
The 2021 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 96/100 Coup de ♥ “Great refinement of nose and texture. The fine material on the palate unfolds with incredible energy.[...]The licorice finish is of unheard-of elegance, provoking salivation, both sweet and persistent, exceptional.”
The Wine Advocate (March 2024): 96+/100 “Transcending the challenges of the vintage, Figeac 2021 performs brilliantly on tasting. [...] It is pure and vibrant, its enveloping core of fruit framed by ultra-refined tannins, and ending with a long floral finish. A wine I'll be sure to add to my own cellar."
Vinous (N. Martin - November 2023): 94/100 " The 2021 Figeac was bottled the previous mid-july after being stored in vat for two months to gain more on the mid-palate. It has a sensual bouquet with pure wild strawberry and raspberry fruit, pencuil box and tobacco scents that emanate from the Cabernet component. This seems to be a bit closed on the day. The palate is medium-bodied with a hint of dark chocolate and leather on the entry and a fine sapidity throughout, gently fanning out toward its composed, menthol-tinged, refreshing finish."
Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 96/100
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- Apogée:
- 2032-2042
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On a subsoil of deep gravel (alluvium of the Isle), Figeac has logically opted for a grape variety more Medoc than Libourne: 70% Cabernet (half Sauvignon and half Franc), 30% Merlot. Hence a naturalness, a freshness and a distinction unparalleled in Saint-Emilion. The latest 2022 classification has rightly corrected the omission of the previous one by granting Figeac the title of 1er grand cru classé A.
The 2019 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - January 2023): 98/100 "The 2019 Figeac has a wonderful nose, beautifully defined with black fruit, loam, black truffle shavings and light graphite scents. Very focused and plenty of vigor. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannins, intense and almost pixelated towards the vibrant, tensile finish. Effortless and classy, this should evolve gracefully for many years"
JM Quarin (February 2023): 96/100 "A dark, intense and vivid colour. A very aromatic, refined, fruity, pure and, above all, smooth nose. It opens up further when the glass is swirled. Soft on the palate at first, very aromatic in the mid-palate, with plenty of flavour and superb structure, the wine melts on the palate, with a meticulous texture; complex, noble and powerful. It finishes long and superb. Goes down a treat!”
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- Apogée:
- 2030-2042
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On a subsoil of deep gravel (alluvium of the Isle), Figeac has logically opted for a grape variety more Medoc than Libourne: 70% Cabernet (half Sauvignon and half Franc), 30% Merlot. Hence a naturalness, a freshness and a distinction unparalleled in Saint-Emilion. The latest 2022 classification has rightly corrected the omission of the previous one by granting Figeac the title of 1er grand cru classé A.
The 2015 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - February 2025): 97/100 "The 2015 Figeac has an opulent, peppermint-infused bouquet with pure black fruit, violet and eucalyptus scents emerging with time. The oak is nicely integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with silky tannins. This is not a powerful Right Bank, yet it's pixelated and precise. The spine of acidity is well judged, gently fanning out the saline- and licorice-tinged finish. The 2015 is excellent."
J-M Quarin (February 2023): 96/100 “Dark, intense, beautiful, deep color. Very aromatic nose, fine, with ripe fruit and once again accompanied by smoke and wood. Caressing on the attack, suave in the mid-palate, the wine evolves savory, juicy and noble, with great depth of flavor. Great length in which the aromas return. Superb."
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2025-2040
- Alcohol degree:
- 14%
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Brilliant even in small vintages (1992 was a masterpiece), Angélus has become a world star in 20 years by producing dense, fleshy and superbly velvety wines while remaining distinguished.
Great class!The 2019 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (September 2022): 96/100 “The wine has retained its purplish color and the black fruit flavors of its beginnings. The silky, creamy fruit and velvetiness are for the moment in the grip of peaty wood. But thanks to the very homogeneous quality of its Cabernet Franc, Angélus 2019 presents, under a chiseled tension, an imposing, stylish substance, in the image of the château.”
Vinous (N. Martin - January 2023): 97/100 “The 2019 Angélus has a Cabernet Franc-driven nose, touches of Earl Grey and ash infusing the almost sultry black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, taut and crisp, quite a fine arching structure that delivers wonderful tension and mineralité on the finish. Serious ."
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- Apogée:
- 2028-2042
- Alcohol degree:
- 14.5%
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Neither quite Saint-Émilion nor quite Pomerol, the inimitable Cheval Blanc occupies a special place on the right bank, on the famous gravelly terroir of the Figeac plateau. Inimitable because its wines subjugate in a perfect alchemy between freshness, subtlety and hedonism, the whole on tannic frames at the same time refined and melting, between silk and cashmere.
The 2020 vintage in the press:
Hachette (Guide 2024): Coup de ♥ “imposing volume, a rich, dense tannic framework but incomparable, crystalline finesse.”
Vinous (N. Martin - January 2024): 98/100 “The 2020 Cheval Blanc has such a pretty, floral bouquet that you will instantly be smitten: very well defined and extremely pure with an almost Burgundian allure. The palate is medium-bodied with saturated tannins and a cashmere texture. There's not an edge to be found on the persistent and graceful finish. Captivating. Mesmerizing. How many more adjectives do you need?”
La Revue du Vin de France (September 2023): 98/100 “Admirably restrained, the graphite nose, reminiscent of pencil lead, immediately segues into an aromatic freshness more reminiscent of Cabernet Franc. A magnificent velvety texture envelops the palate from the outset, and the core and finish link up with plenitude in a whole gracefully stretched by dynamic tannins of immense delicacy.”
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- Apogée:
- 2032-2050
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Neither quite Saint-Émilion nor quite Pomerol, the inimitable Cheval Blanc occupies a special place on the right bank, on the famous gravelly terroir of the Figeac plateau. Inimitable because its wines subjugate in a perfect alchemy between freshness, subtlety and hedonism, the whole on tannic frames at the same time refined and melting, between silk and cashmere.
The 2015 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - February 2025): 98/100 “The 2015 Cheval Blanc is sublime on the nose with red fruit, sandalwood, touches of tobacco and dried flowers. The oak is seamlessly integrated and very well focused. The palate is fine-boned, fresh and tensile, with a keen line of acidity, real depth and insistent grip suggesting that this will age with panache. Serious and absorbing from start to finish, this is one of the wines of the vintage."
J-M Quarin (February 2020): 99/100 “Nuances of ripe fruit combined with the delicacy of violets. Refined from the entry on the palate, juicy in the middle, particularly aromatic and complex, with a lot of brightness in the flavor, the wine evolves long, juicy, on a meticulous tannic texture and a very noble flavor. It's unputdownable."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2027-2045
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Neither quite Saint-Émilion nor quite Pomerol, the inimitable Cheval Blanc occupies a special place on the right bank, on the famous gravelly terroir of the Figeac plateau. Inimitable because its wines subjugate in a perfect alchemy between freshness, subtlety and hedonism, the whole on tannic frames at the same time refined and melting, between silk and cashmere.
The 2014 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - February 2024): 95/100 “The Cheval Blanc 2014 has an almost Left Bank-inspired bouquet, scents of tarry black fruits, tobacco and undergrowth that unfold in the glass, but not as ‘immediate’ as the Canon. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, fleshy, very well balanced and nuanced with one of the few finishes I'd describe as “precise” that invite you back for the next sip. Excellent.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2028-2042
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Ausone masterfully expresses all the glory of Cabernet Franc on limestone slopes. Alain Vauthier, now assisted by his children, has always managed Ausone's 7 hectares like a (very) grand cru Burgundy: row by row, even vine by vine. It is impossible to resist the indescribable complexity of Ausone's bouquet, floral and fruity, spicy and liquorice-like, as well as the incredible depth of its fresh and sumptuous finish. Masterful!
The 2023 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni - March 2026): 97+/100 "The 2023 Ausone is a somber, mysterious wine. Black cherry, pomegranate, lavender, menthol, licorice, sage and pipe tobacco open gradually. The 2023 is a wine of reserve today, as it so often is at this stage a few months after bottling. That should not be an issue in a few years. Readers should not be contemplating opening a bottle anytime soon. Deeply pitched floral, savory and mineral notes appear with a bit of time in the glass, but the 2023 is a wine that requires time. The only question is how much."
J-M Quarin (March 2026): 98/100 "Dark, intense, and beautiful color. Very aromatic nose, refined, subtle, noble and complex. Ultra-precise on the palate, with incredible grace and a unique flavor of fresh fruit and blueberries, the wine melts on the palate, noble and sophisticated. It finishes with a very long, sappy and fragrant finish. It's brilliant."
Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026): 96/100 "The palate is medium-bodied with ultra-smooth, cashmere tannins (often the signature of this estate), a silver thread of acidity, pleasing flesh and depth toward the sensual finish that is reassuringly precise and pure. Quintessential Ausone that will give many years’ drinking pleasure."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 5 to 10 years
- Apogée:
- 2032-2050
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After cutting their teeth at Nicolas Potel, Camille Thiriet and Matt Chittick set out on their own in 2022, establishing their estate with 6 hectares of vines in Corgoloin, a village in the Côte de Nuits on the edge of the Côte de Beaune. Their aim is clear: to cultivate and vinify wines from secondary appellations in the style of grands crus (their range includes 6 Burgundies and 7 Côtes de Nuits Villages). Crafted with intuition and sensitivity, their micro-cuvées – rarely more than 4 barrels – are exciting gems that stand out for their rare balance and precision. They reveal the full value and richness of terroirs that are all too little known. A domaine making a remarkable debut, described as “a producer to watch closely” in the 2026 edition of the Revue du Vin de France guide.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2026-2032
- Grape varieties:
- 100% Aligoté
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After cutting their teeth at Nicolas Potel, Camille Thiriet and Matt Chittick set out on their own in 2022, establishing their estate with 6 hectares of vines in Corgoloin, a village in the Côte de Nuits on the edge of the Côte de Beaune. Their aim is clear: to cultivate and vinify wines from secondary appellations in the style of grands crus (their range includes 6 Burgundies and 7 Côtes de Nuits Villages). Crafted with intuition and sensitivity, their micro-cuvées – rarely more than 4 barrels – are exciting gems that stand out for their rare balance and precision. They reveal the full value and richness of terroirs that are all too little known. A domaine making a remarkable debut, described as “a producer to watch closely” in the 2026 edition of the Revue du Vin de France guide.
The 2023 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (2026 Guide): 92/100 “Charming and delicious, En La Place is lively and precise, with excellent definition.”
Vinous (N. Martin – May 2025): 91/100 “ The 2023 Bourgogne Pinot Noir En La Place offers brambly red fruit on the tertiary nose, raspberry pastilles emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, fresh and nicely structured with a dash of cracked black pepper towards the very harmonious and poised finish. Excellent.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2026-2035
- Grape varieties:
- 100% Pinot noir
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After cutting their teeth at Nicolas Potel, Camille Thiriet and Matt Chittick set out on their own in 2022, establishing their estate with 6 hectares of vines in Corgoloin, a village in the Côte de Nuits on the edge of the Côte de Beaune. Their aim is clear: to cultivate and vinify wines from secondary appellations in the style of grands crus (their range includes 6 Burgundies and 7 Côtes de Nuits Villages). Crafted with intuition and sensitivity, their micro-cuvées – rarely more than 4 barrels – are exciting gems that stand out for their rare balance and precision. They reveal the full value and richness of terroirs that are all too little known. A domaine making a remarkable debut, described as “a producer to watch closely” in the 2026 edition of the Revue du Vin de France guide.
The 2023 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (2026 Guide): 93/100 “Well-ripened, La Montagne offers greater freshness, with a vigorous and substantial texture, and a tight finish.”
Vinous (N. Martin – May 2025): 92/100 “The 2023 Côte de Nuits-Villages La Montagne comes from dusty clay soils mixed with limestone in a small amphitheatre, and was blended with 50% whole bunch. It has a strong marine influence with Japanese nori and more black fruit here than the other cuvées. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins and touches of graphite and black pepper towards the finish. This definitely needs 12 to 18 months in bottle. Serious.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2028-2038
- Grape varieties:
- 100% Pinot noir
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As a major player in the Marsannay appellation, Domaine Fournier gives wine lovers the rare opportunity to acquire great Pinots from the northern part of the Côte de Nuits at a reasonable price. With 21 hectares, 17 of which are in Marsannay, this estate produces enthusiastic, deep-coloured, fleshy and intense wines, always on the edge between richness and freshness, delicacy and finesse.
Rated one star in the Revue du Vin de France guide, and one of the properties to watch in the Bettane & Desseauve guide: “Laurent Fournier, with his humor, intelligence and delicacy, is one of the most brilliant talents of the new Burgundy generation”.More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2026-2033
- Organic certification:
- 2008
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As a major player in the Marsannay appellation, Domaine Fournier gives wine lovers the rare opportunity to acquire great Pinots from the northern part of the Côte de Nuits at a reasonable price. With 21 hectares, 17 of which are in Marsannay, this estate produces enthusiastic, deep-coloured, fleshy and intense wines, always on the edge between richness and freshness, delicacy and finesse.
Rated one star in the Revue du Vin de France guide, and one of the properties to watch in the Bettane & Desseauve guide: “Laurent Fournier, with his humor, intelligence and delicacy, is one of the most brilliant talents of the new Burgundy generation”.More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2025-2033
- Organic certification:
- 2008
- Alcohol degree:
- 13.5%