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The 2020 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (September 2023): 96/100 “Magnificent concentration, velvety, suave, without the solar excess of this vintage. With aeration in the glass, the expression rises to a crescendo. The refinement of the material gracefully lifts it into the world of the great Saint-Emilions. A chalky, chalky sensation distinguishes the finish”.

Vinous (N. Martin - November 2024): 93+/100 “The 2020 La Gaffelière has a classicaly styled, tertiary, tobacco-scented bouquet that unfolds in a pleasing fashion. The palate is medium-bodied with lighter tannins than its peers, but it's still nicely balanced and pure. A caressing white pepper- and clove - tinged finish lingers in the mouth. It's very fine, but as previously noted, this is quite a backward Saint-Emilion, which explains the plus sign and my lower mark than before.”

The 2020 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (September 2023): 96/100 “Magnificent concentration, velvety, suave, without the solar excess of this vintage. With aeration in the glass, the expression rises to a crescendo. The refinement of the material gracefully lifts it into the world of the great Saint-Emilions. A chalky, chalky sensation distinguishes the finish”.

Vinous (N. Martin - November 2024): 93+/100 “The 2020 La Gaffelière has a classicaly styled, tertiary, tobacco-scented bouquet that unfolds in a pleasing fashion. The palate is medium-bodied with lighter tannins than its peers, but it's still nicely balanced and pure. A caressing white pepper- and clove - tinged finish lingers in the mouth. It's very fine, but as previously noted, this is quite a backward Saint-Emilion, which explains the plus sign and my lower mark than before.”

The 2019 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (September 2022): 95-96/100 “Defending a classic yet expressive style, built on finesse in the second half of the palate, this cru with its exceptional terroir has not finished surprising. Over the last ten years, the proportion of Merlot has been reduced in favor of Cabernet Franc, which now accounts for 30% of the blend. Grapes from new plantings have brought greater depth to recent vintages, and in particular to this expansive, well-balanced, long-lasting 2019.”

Vinous (N. Martin - December 2021): 96/100 “The 2019 La Gaffelière has a wonderful bouquet of mineral-rich black and red fruit and sous-bois, a little tobacco and pencil box emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tanins, fleshy and ripe. Perfectly balanced, leading to an almost Left Bank, graphite-tinged finish courtesy of the 40% Cabernet Franc, the 2019 continues the purple patch of this Saint-Emilion stalwart. No doubt a wine that will give 30 to 40 years of drinking pleasure.”

Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2022): 96/100 “The 2019 La Gaffelière is just as impressive as it was en primeur. Bright and tightly wound, La Gaffelière sizzles with energy. Dark red fruit, mocha, blood orange, mint and dried flowers lend striking aromatic presence. There is some youthful austerity here, but nothing time in bottle won't take care of. The 2019 doesn't quite match the stratospheric grandeur of the magical 2018, but it comes close.”

The 2018 vintage in the press:

En Magnum (April 2021): 97/100 “Great purity of definition, both in terms of body and aromatic intensity, precisely restoring an aesthetic and streamlined material, cut with a sense of depth, with a praiseworthy refinement. The very definition of brilliance, class and delicacy - in short, this La Gaffelière is on the verge of greatness."

Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2022): 99/100 "The 2018 La Gaffelière is hands down one of the wines of the vintage. Towering in its stature and vertical lift, the 2018 dazzles right out of the gate. Inky dark fruit, mocha, spice, licorice and leather all run through this deep, wonderfully pliant Saint-Émilion. The 2018 is rich, deep and beautifully resonant, with tremendous depth and tons of stature that builds, all framed by beams of supporting minerality that confer vibrancy. La Gaffelière is distinctive, alluring and arresting right out of the gate. It is another magnificent showing from this reborn estate. Magnifique!"

The 2016 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin – February 2026): 94/100 “The 2016 La Gaffelière has an intense nose with blackberry, cedar and tobacco scents, actually quite Left Bank in style, fresh with an underlying marine influence. The palate is medium-bodied with smooth tannins. Very fine acidity and impressive purity of fruit, lightly spiced, understated but how can you resist its caressing finish. Gorgeous.”

La Revue du Vin de France (November 2021): 98/100 “A nose of ripe, precise fruit, with very soft spicy notes and discreet oak. Full-bodied and balanced on the palate, with nicely rounded tannic power. A well-balanced wine that will go a long way."

Vinous (N. Martin - January 2020): 93/100 "The 2016 La Gaffelière has a more savory, perchance more Cabernet Franc-driven bouquet, but one that is well defined, with cedar and sandalwood notes judiciously ticked behind the brambly red fruit. The medium-bodied palate offers supple tannins and a fine bead of acidity. Fleshy and generous, yet displaying fine backbone and good persistence on the finish. A Saint-Émilion that has finally found its groove."

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The 2011 vintage in the press:

Vinous (I. D'Agata - July 2014): 90/100 "Deep ruby-red. Perfumed red cherry, raspberry, violet and licorice on the nose. Tangy, rich and deep, with vibrant acidity lifting the red fruit and mineral flavors. Finishies smooth, bright and long. I find this offers a rare combination (for 2011) of generosity of texture and grip."

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The 2023 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (September 2026) : 94/100 “A far cry from the estate’s traditional style, which used to emphasise power, this 2023 vintage has a slender profile. The ageing is imperceptible amidst fresh, powdery aromas. On the palate, the texture is elongated, the tannins are fine and the acidity is crisp. A shift in style aimed at lovers of livelier wines.”

Vinous (A. Galloni – March 2026): 98/100 “The 2023 Troplong Mondot is one of the truly great wines of 2023. Translucent and also quite powerful, the 2023 screams with class. It's a wine that beautifully reconciles expression of place, vintage and the house style that has been in place since 2017. It's one of the finest wines made here over the last decade, a real rockstar. Graphite, spice, mocha and dried herbs build into the huge, dense finish."

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026): 96/100 "The 2023 Troplong Mondot has a very well-defined bouquet with quite mineral-driven blackberry and strawberry fruit, incense and light bay leaf aromas. Very focused and terroir-driven. The palate is medium-bodied with a sapid entry, finely chiselled tannins, a silver thread of acidity with a touch of allspice and white pepper on the tender finish. This is more open than the '22 at this stage and will oblige less time in bottle. Excellent."

Bettane et Desseauve (Guide 2027) : 96/100

The 2019 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin - January 2025): 95/100 "The 2019 Troplong Mondot is composed and beautifully-focused on the nose, well-defined with vivacious brambly red fruit suffused with minerals and black truffle shavings. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, finely proportioned, fresh yet without huge weight at the back end. This gives it a degree of elegance that is admirable. Charming and with long-term prospects."

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The 2023 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2027) : 97/100 “The 2023 vintage is perfectly in keeping with Fourtet’s character. The limestone geology of its terroir lends it elegant aromas and a distinctive freshness. The estate reaffirms its style, built around distinguished fruit and a strong mineral character. A great wine for laying down.”

Vinous (A. Galloni – March 2026): 96/100 "The 2023 Clos Fourtet is every bit as impressive as it was en primeur. Layers of dark-toned fruit, leather, incense, mocha and gravel all build over time, leading to an impressively potent, dramatic finish. Readers will find a rich, heady Clos Fourtet. I would cellar it for at least a few years to allow the tannins to soften and the baby fat to melt away. Today, the 2023 is very young and quite primary. Readers should be in no rush.”

J-M Quarin (March 2026): 96/100 "Dark red color with bright highlights. Intense, refined, fruity and subtle nose. Soft nuances when swirled in the glass. Delicate on entry, very aromatic in the middle, with a refined richness across the palate, the wine melts, juicy, sappy and deep in the final seconds. Beautifully noble aromas in the finish. Very good."

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026): 93/100 “The 2023 Clos Fourtet is very well-defined on the nose, a mixture of red and black fruit, crushed stone, cedar and light, minty aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins. Quite citrus-fresh, tensile, a little lower in pH perhaps than its peers, which lends this palpable energy and brightness on the finish. Excellent.”

Bettane et Desseauve (Guide 2027) : 96/100

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The 2022 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin – January 2026): 95+/100 “The 2022 Clos Fourtet is tightly wound on the nose, mainly black fruit here, well-integrated oak, a little backward but there is a sense of sophistication that comes through. The palate is medium-bodied with a ripe red berry entry, graphite and orange rind. Quite complex and cohesive with a little creaminess towards the finish, this is a Saint-Émilion with much to offer.”

La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2027) : 98/100 Coup de ♥ 

Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025): 99/100 "The 2022 Clos Fourtet is every bit as compelling as it was en primeur, maybe even a bit more so. Vertical and explosive, the 2022 offers a captivating mix of textural opulence and classic structure. The blend is 90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc. One of the key signatures of Clos Fourtet is the presence of Cabernet Sauvignon, which is rarely seen on the Saint-Émilion plateau but seems to add weight and gravitas here. Dark blue fruits, new leather, spice, menthol and espresso stain the palate as the 2022 gradually reveals its considerable pedigree. The 2022 was raised in a mix of 58% once-used barrels, 40% new oak and 2% amphora. More Importantly, it is without question one of the wines of the vintage."

J.M Quarin (February 2025): 97/100 "Dark, intense and beautiful colour. Very aromatic nose, fine, subtle, complex, with ripe fruit that gains in purity and nobility as the glass is shaken. Smooth on the attack, with a refined texture and melting body, the wine glides, caresses and builds to a crescendo in the last third of the palate. It finishes full, long, delicate and deep at the same time. It's superb."

Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 97/100

The 2019 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin - April 2023) : 93+/100 "The 2019 Clos Fourtet was picked between September 24 and October 10 at 38 hl/ha. This has a more backward, reticent bouquet compared to the '18, coquettishly revealing black cherries and blueberry fruit, with a little more florality. The palate is medium-bodied with velvety tannins, though as I remarked before, it needs a little more precision on the finish that prompts me to be more prudent with my score. Maybe this will improve, hence the plus sign."

La Revue du Vin de France (September 2022): 98/100 “A touch of tobacco, hints of fresh fruit and leaves, a chalky background: the nose offers a beautiful complexity, a promise of future delights. The perfect flesh and just the right amount of brilliance of this 2019 finish to convince us that we are in the presence of one of Saint-Emilion's greatest terroirs. Enhanced by biodymania, it delivers a wine with graphite notes, perfectly vinified. The textured silkiness of the tannin does not mask the power of the vintage. The wine retains the perfectly identifiable length of the vintage."

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The 2010 vintage in the press:

En Magnum (2022): 97/100 “It takes time for the immense personality of Clos Fourtet to reveal itself, that of a deep, sappy grand cru with imperious minerality and impressive length. Certainly one of the great successes of this tasting”.

Vinous (N. Martin - May 2025): 95/100 "This has an impressive nose: an enticing mélange of red and blakc fruit, crushed stone wilted rose petals and tobacco emanating from the Cabernet Sauvignon. The palate is medium-bodied but with real depth, its power counterbalanced by the keen line of acidity. Touches of spicebox, white pepper and mineral define the precise finish that lingers in the mouth. Oustanding."

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The 2005 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin - May 2025) : 94/100 "This has an ioutstanding bouquet with vivacious red fruit, brimming with crushed stone, a dash of tobacco and orange rind. Very cohesive and focused. There is a slight Rhône-like personality at almost two decades old. The palte is medium-bodied and very harmonious with white pepper-infused black fruit, hints of sage and chalky finish. I am not quite as effusive as others, but this remains an excellent Clos Fourtet that should mature with grace."

Vinous (A. Galloni - April 2021): 97/100 "The 2005 Clos Fourtet is dramatic, sweeping Saint-Émilion endowed with tremendous depth and unctuous intensity. Dark cherry, plum, cedar, tobacco and woodsmoke build as this rapturous, deeply textured wine shows off its allure. silky, plush and wonderfully expressive, Clos Fourtet is Fabulous in 2005. Bright saline notes, that are such a signature of Saint-Émilion's plateau, balance all of the natural richness of the year.[...] This is a superb effort from the Cuvelier family."

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The 2023 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni – March 2026): 95/100 “The 2023 Quintus is dark, fleshy and inviting. Black cherry, menthol, licorice, dried herbs and a kiss of French oak build as the 2023 gains volume with a bit of time in the glass. As is often the case, the Grand Vin is quite racy and extroverted in feel, and yet all the elements are impeccably put together."

J-M Quarin (March 2026): 96/100 "Dark, intense colour. Very aromatic nose, fine, pure and subtle, developing complexity when swirled in the glass. Hints of vanilla. Full-bodied on the palate, ample yet delicate, the wine develops slowly, rich and complex, towards a grand, fragrant and noble finish. A captivating combination of clarity and flavour. Delicious and incredibly refined."

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026): 94/100 "The 2023 Quintus has an intense bouquet that errs toward Left Bank in style, well defined with blackberry, crushed stone and touches of citrus fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with svelte tannins, well-judged acidity, fresh and saline with a very harmonious, silky-textured finish that lingers in the mouth. This is a lovely Saint-Émilion that should age gracefully."

Bettane et Desseauve (Guide 2027) : 93/100

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The 2022 vintage in the press:

J-M Quarin (February 2025): 97/100 "Dark, intense purple colour. Very aromatic nose, fine, pure, fruity and slightly smoky. Fleshy on the palate, silky to the touch and rich in aromas, the wine evolves juicy, melting, with an elegant touch. After the mid-palate, it grows, fleshes out and goes on to have a long, sappy persistence, never marked by tannin. The estate's densest and most refined vintage, with 41.5% Cabernet Franc."

Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 96/100

The 2021 vintage in the press:

J-M Quarin (April 2022): 95/100 “Dark, deep, crimson and lively color. Intense, fine, fruity, pure, subtle and floral nose. Minutious on entry, particularly aromatic in the middle, complex and deep, with class in the touch, the wine gains power between the middle and the finish. It finishes long, suave, sappy and delicious. This is the most accomplished expression I know of in Quintus at this age”.

Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 92/100

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The 2020 vintage in the press:

J-M Quarin (February 2024): 96/100 “Dark, intense and beautiful color. More discreet nose than Dragon, with ripe, fresh fruit. Minutious on entry, much fuller in the middle, with fat and a melting body, this wine settles slowly on the palate. Particularly tasty, it returns fresh nuances in the persistence. It's very hard to spit out."

Vinous (N.Martin - November 2024): 94/100 “The 2020 Quintus has a wonderfully hatmonious bouquet with black fruit, briar, a touch of wild mint and beautifully integrated oak. The palate is medium-bodied with silky tannins and a fine bead of acidity. It is perhaps modern in style, but even blind, this is just oozes class and sophisticiation. Despite the high alcohol, this manages to pull it all off.”

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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.”

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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.”

The 2023 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2027) : 95/100 “Beau-Séjour Bécot 2023 lives up to expectations. This vintage has gained depth and richness, with a structure featuring superb tannins. The wine is beginning to settle, displaying great harmony and a welcome medium-bodied character.”

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.”

Bettane et Desseauve (Guide 2027) : 95/100

The 2019 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin - January 2023) : 95/100 "The 2019 Beau-Séjour-Bécot just lacks a bit of energy on the nose, dusky black fruit, sous-bois and dry tobacco. Old school. The palate is medium-bodied with finely-hewn tannins, very well balanced, lovely purity with a caressing and persistent finish. Classy winemaking."

The 2018 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni - March 2021) : 96/100 "The 2018 Beau-Séjour Bécot has really closed down since I tasted it en primeur. Inky red/purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal, mint and blood orange gradually open in the glass, all framed by veins of chalky minerality. The 2018 is a fabulous wine in the making, but readers have to be patient. Time in a decanter or simply in the glass helps to bring out the wine's considerable depth."

The 2016 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026) : 94/100 "The 2016 Beau-Séjour Bécot has a relatively backward nose: blackberry, briary, touches of gravel and tobacco developing with time in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and a crisp thread of acidity. Bright and lively, I like the edginess that may well come from limestone terroir. More sophisticated on the finish than its rival, this is a lovely Saint-Emilion."

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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The 2023 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2027) : 97/100 “Canon stands out for the refinement, precision and depth of its nose. On the palate, the powdery tannins, the magnificent ageing and the long, chalky tannins contributed by the 29 per cent Cabernet Franc suggest excellent ageing potential.”

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.”

Bettane et Desseauve (Guide 2027) : 98/100

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."