2025 Futures

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J-M Quarin : 92/100 

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Vinous (A. Galloni) : 90-92/100 « The 2025 Clos Floridene Blanc is terrific. Dried apricot, apple, chamomile, crushed flowers and a kiss of French ook oll meld together. Understated yet quite expressive, Clos Floridene Blanc is a total delight in 2025 »

J-M Quarin : 90/100

Vinous (N. Martin) : 88-90/100 "The 2025 Clos Floridène Blanc has a pleasant orchard fruit, red apple and persimmon-scented nose that gently unfolds in the glass. The palate is well balanced with ample depth and, whilst it does not have the tension and drive of the previous vintage, there is decent length."

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Bettane+Desseauve : 92/100 “Quite typical of Léognan in terms of its aromatic profile, but impeccably crafted.”

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Vinous (N.Martin) : 89/100 "The 2025 Les Arums de Lagrange has a simple nose with gooseberry and kiwi scents. The palate is well balanced with fine weight, a keen line of acidity and pear and stem ginger notes judiciously deployed on the finish. Enjoy!"

J-M Quarin : 88/100 “Rich and aromatic on the palate, smooth and velvety with just the right amount of vibrancy. A hint of citrus in the finish. Best enjoyed young.”

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Vinous (N. Martin): 91-93/100 "The 2025 L'Esprit de Chevalier Blanc is impressive on the nose for a Deuxième Vin, with engaging green apple, kiwi, pear drop and light stony scents that are very well defined. The palate is well balanced, with fine acidity, lovely texture, the 30% Sémillon imparting weight and umami towards the peppery finish. Not immensely long, but this is very satisfying."

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Bettane+Desseauve : 91-92/100 “With a focus on minerality and chalky notes, it reveals a ripe Sauvignon Blanc with smoky and apricot-like hints. The full-bodied and lingering palate achieves remarkable balance thanks to a lively and dynamic finish.”

La Revue du Vin de France : 90-91/100 “A delicate wine, this one emphasises freshness and a subtle floral character. On the palate, it is light and crisp, offering a sense of purity but lacking a little in length. Best enjoyed whilst young for its vibrancy and finesse.”

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Bettane+Desseauve : 94-95/100 “Refined and complex, with notes of white fruit, hawthorn and minerality in an elegant expression. The full-bodied, lingering texture retains remarkable liveliness. Full of character.”

La Revue du Vin de France : 93-95/100 “Distinctive and perfectly defined, this wine brilliantly combines tension and fullness. The attack, lively and precise, opens onto a mid-palate with lovely volume and a luscious texture. The development on the palate is dynamic, gaining in intensity and depth. The whole, complete and structured, concludes with a vibrant, energetic and promising finish.”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 93-95/100 "The 2025 Latour-Martillac Blanc plays with a light reduction on the nose, quite mineral, with touches of sea spray coming through with time. The palate is well balanced and cohesive, with fine acidity, one of the most complex whites from this Pessac-Léognan estate that I have encountered, and it lingers on the saline finish. Bravo."

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 85-87/100 "The 2025 Latour-Martillac Blanc shows good energy and drive, but falls short on the mid-palate, which accentuates the attenuated finish. It would be nice to see more mid-palate depth."

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La Revue du Vin de France : 93-94/100 “True to its style, with a focus on finesse thanks to a high proportion of Sémillon, this vintage produces a wine of great elegance. The aromatic profile, subtle and nuanced, is accompanied by a palate that is both precise and luminous. The balance is built on a lovely tension and delicately chiselled texture. The long, salty finish adds an extra dimension of freshness and distinction. ”

Bettane+Desseauve : 92-93/100 “With notes of boxwood, citrus, aniseed and vanilla, this white wine boasts an enticing aromatic profile, with a full-bodied, generous palate that retains its liveliness. The dynamic finish is true to the style of the vintage.”

Vinous (A. Galloni): 90-92/100 "The 2025 Carbonnieux Blanc is a brilliant, tense wine with good depth and plenty of drive. Green pear, lemon peel, tomato leaf, sage, mint and white pepper are very nicely fashioned in this tasty dry white."

J-M Quarin: 89/100 “Pale colour with green highlights. An intense, refined, fruity and pure nose. A hint of fresh almond. Delicate on the palate, very fruity in the mid-palate, slightly subdued towards the end, the wine regains its vigour with a lively, long finish. A rediscovered pleasure.”

Vinous (N. Martin): 88-90/100 "The 2025 Carbonnieux Blanc has a light, delicate nose, with pretty apple blossom and Anjou pear scents. Like recent vintages, it just needs more oomph (technical term, but you know what I mean)."

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Vinous (N. Martin) : 90/100 "The 2025 Caillou Blanc Talbot is the first vintage that will be classed as a Médoc Blanc after the change in rules. It has an attractive, quite floral bouquet, white flowers, hints of apricot and custard creams. The palate is well balanced, with a fine bead of acidity, bright and lively, a little tang on the finish, but I like how the 88% Sauvignon imparts tension, and so this is a Caillou with less exoticism. Very fine."

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J-M Quarin: 97/100 “Pale colour. An intense, refined, fruity and subtle nose with hints of citrus. A wonderfully light palate combining deep flavours (mint and citrus) that develop into a noble texture, leading to an unforgettable finish. It’s superb!”

Vinous (A. Galloni): 94-96/100 “Like all the whites this year at Suduiraut, the 2025 Grand Vin Blanc Sec Vieilles Vignes has more Sémillon in the blend. It offers a striking mix of Sémillon richness and vibrant energy that is impossible to miss. I especially admire the wine's tension. Pear, dried lemon peel, chalk, mint and dried flowers build into the intense, saline-drenched finish. What a wine.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 94-95/100 « The palate is well balanced, with admirable purity, fine depth and attractive texture, with a touch of ginger towards the finish. This has obrightness and seriousness fo it that is very attractive »

Vinous (N. Martin): 92-94/100 « The palate is well balanced, with admirable purity, fine depth and attractive texture, with a touch of ginger towards the finish. This has obrightness and seriousness fo it that is very attractive »

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Vinous (A.Galloni) : 94/100 "The 2025 Blanc de Lynch-Bages is terrific. This is the first year with some Sauvignon Gris. The 2025 offers a beguiling mix of textural richness and aromatic intensity. Pear, green apple and jasmine open first, followed by light tropical overtones that lend an exotic flair. This was just bottled but is drinking very well today."

Vinous (N. Martin) : 89/100 "The 2025 Blanc de Lynch-Bages had already been bottled, as usual. It has a vibrant nose with crisp gooseberry and Granny Smith scents, and just a touch of apricot in the background. The palate is well balanced, with a fine bead of acidity, bright and lively, and a malic, slightly herbaceous finish. Fine."

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

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

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

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

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Vinous (A. Galloni): 97-99/100 “The 2025 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc gets my vote for the white wine of the vintage. Rich and powerful in the glass, but also beautifully vibrant, the 2025 dazzles from start to finish. Lemon confit, pear, slate, mint, white flowers and tangerine peel are some of the many aromas and flavors that develop over time. The 2025 is quite simply stunning. Don’t miss it!"

Terre de Vins : 96-98/100 Coup de ♥  "The Sauvignon Blanc’s classic characteristics—ranging from citrus to white fruit—are complemented by hints of eucalyptus and a very subtle toasty note. On the palate, the wine displays impeccable structure, being both full-bodied and well-defined, with a balance between savoury flesh, a buttery texture and a hint of salinity that makes the mouth water on the finish. A model of balance and elegance, a white wine in perfect harmony, which is already superb and shows very promising ageing potential.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 96/100 “Complex and subtle, it combines rose, citrus, white fruits and toasty notes in a mineral-driven expression. Dense, full-bodied and lively, the palate impresses with its salinity, length and precision. A great success.”

J-M Quarin : 96/100 “Pale, brilliant colour. Intense nose with fresh fruit. Delicate hints of lemon and orange. Soft on the attack, smooth on the palate whilst remaining fresh, silky in texture; the wine develops juicily with distinguished flavours of orange and citrus. A beautifully long, silky finish that lingers on the palate. It’s superb!”

La Revue du Vin de France : 94-95/100 “With an expressive bouquet blending wild peach, juicy pear and white flowers, this wine charms from the very first sip. The palate confirms this first impression with a texture that is both dense and precise. Complex, deep and distinguished, it effortlessly combines intensity and refinement. Its harmonious structure and underlying freshness make it a complete, elegant wine with a most promising future.”

Vinous (N. Martin): 91-93/100 "The 2025 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc was picked from August 25 to September 6 at 38 hl/ha. It has a more backward, slightly reserved nose than I was expecting. It is keeping its cards hidden for now. The palate is well balanced, with good weight, fine density, touches of freshly sliced pear, stem ginger and lemon peel, though it feels linear and correct on the finish. Very fine, but I suspect it will reveal its true identity after bottling."

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J-M Quarin : 95/100 “Notes of fresh orange and mint. Delicate on the palate at first, highly aromatic in the mid-palate, with a graceful texture; the wine develops into a deep, long and complex finish. An incredible success given the weather conditions. It suits it perfectly!”

Bettane+Desseauve : 93-94/100 “Enticing on the nose, with notes of white tea and tropical fruit. A lively, dynamic palate brimming with freshness that lingers, reinforcing that immediate sense of elegance.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 91-93/100 "The 2025 Aile d’Argent is potent and deep. The blend is Sauvignon Blanc-based, but that is not especially evident in the early going. Citrus confit, white flowers, mint and chalk open with a bit of time in the glass. The team, led by Technical Director Jean-Emmanuel Danjoy, opted for a bit more bâtonnage to compensate for the early harvest, a choice that paid off handsomely. The 2025 is a serious Aile d’Argent for the dinner table."

Vinous (N.Martin) : 89-90/100 "The 2025 Aile d'Argent has a relatively light nose with apple blossom and Conference pear scents—it just needs a tad more vigour. The palate is well balanced with crisp acidity, bright and malic with green apple and gooseberry from the Sauvignon Blanc, though not long in the mouth like some other dry whites. But perfectly fine."

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Terre de Vins : 98-99/100 Coup de ♥  "One is immediately captivated by a lovely creaminess of white fruit with a hint of aniseed: a touch of fennel and star anise, a subtle hint of vanilla enhancing the yellow fruit, all underscored by a briny note; it is an extremely well-rounded wine. It is a (great) white that behaves almost like a (great) red, with its texture, depth and tactile dimension that vibrates on the palate, bringing great complexity to the wine, and finishing with a salty note beneath the white fruit. This is a truly fine wine in the making.”

J-M Quarin : 96/100 “Light and airy from the very first sip, with an elegant mouthfeel and a finely crafted texture combined with a myriad of fruity notes, this very fresh, very savoury wine melts on the palate and fills it with fragrance. It finishes with a long, succulent, energetic and charming aftertaste. It leaves the mouth feeling fresh, just as it does after tasting a great Chardonnay.”

La Revue du Vin de France : 95-96/100 “Predominantly Sauvignon Blanc, yet beautifully ripe, it completely transcends the varietal character of the grape. A wine typical of the terroir, with lovely dynamism on the palate, notes of yellow and white fruits, flowers and fennel, and a finish with noble bitterness and hints of citrus zest. A rich yet balanced wine, with a salty finish and very easy to drink.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 95/100 “Very expressive, with notes of exotic fruit, white peach and sweet flowers, along with smoky undertones. The dense structure achieves superb balance thanks to a lively acidity that lingers on the finish.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 94-96/100 "The 2025 Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc is superb. Rich, creamy and expansive on the palate, with fabulous balance, the 2025 is seriously impressive and very delicious. Dried pear, acacia, chamomile and white pepper open beautifully. The Blanc is quite delicate at first, but it gains breadth through the mid-palate and into the finish. Impeccable."

Vinous (N. Martin) : 94-96/100 "The palate is very well balanced with a rounded texture, a little more weight and density than other whites that I have tasted, quite peppery towards the finish and lingering in the mouth. This is a great success in the context of a warm vintage."

La Revue du Vin de France : 92-94/100 “A powerful wine with a beautifully clear flavour profile, dominated by citrus notes. The purity of the roast ensures that its velvety, full-bodied, almost substantial character never becomes heavy. Great ageing potential.”

Vinous (N. Martin): 92-94/100 “The 2025 Haut-Bergeron has a fresh nose with peach skin, saffron and almond scents that unfurl in the glass with fine delineation. The palate is vibrant and fresh, with pure botrytised fruit, a keen line of acidity and a fresh, moreish finish that lingers in the mouth. Great potential here."

J-M Quarin: 89/100 “Golden yellow in colour. An intense, fruity nose with botrytised notes. Full-bodied and rich on the palate, with a touch of richness. Average length.”

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Bettane+Desseauve : 96-97/100 “A textbook example of classic style, this Barsac is characterised by its salty citrus notes and mineral character. A great success, with remarkable ageing potential.”

J-M Quarin : 96/100 « Golden in colour. An intense, fruity, pure and delicately creamy nose. Full-bodied on the attack, rich on the palate, with a silky texture; the wine caresses the palate and melts away with hints of fresh butter and spices. A long, flavourful and irresistible finish. It is superb. »

Vinous (N. Martin) : 95-97/100 "The 2025 Coutet is a little more backward on the nose than usual, less giving. But there is wonderful purity of fruit, lemon thyme and clementine scents, touches of white flower. The palate is medium-bodied with a viscous entry, playing with Coutet's trademark thread of acidity that emanates from the limestone soils. Quite minerally and spicy on the aftertaste, this is a marvellous Barsac from the Baly family."

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 94-96/100 « The 2025 Coutet is redolent of burnt sugar, créme brulée, spice, passion fruit and candied ginger. Always quite rich texturally, Coutet blossoms beautifully on the palate with plenty of textural presence and body. It's a gorgeous wine by any measure. »

La Revue du Vin de France : 91-93/100 “An intense liqueur, with a full body and perfect length. The expression, however, seems somewhat reserved, with a hint of menthol and even aniseed that accentuates the ‘chalky’ firmness of this benchmark Barsac. There is a certain tightness that prevents one from fully grasping its character.”

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Terre de Vins : 96-98/100 Coup de ♥  "Jean-Jacques Dubourdieu takes great care to strike the perfect balance between sweetness and acidity. Playing on carefully considered balances, one finds an elegant freshness with citrus and briny notes (eucalyptus on the nose) and a dense yet harmonious palate, almost crystalline, never opulent, marked by flavours of pear, fresh apricot and roasted pineapple. A hint of grapefruit adds a twist to the finish. Doisy Daene aims to be more harmonious than showy and impresses with its precision and consistency. The vintages are handled with intelligence. This 2025 is proof of that.”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 95-97/100 "The 2025 Doisy-Daëne has an intense nose with plenty of botrytised fruit, wonderful delineation, quite nuanced this year, with quince and light white peach scents intertwined with saffron. The palate is well balanced with a keen line of acidity, so pure and quite minerally, yet your senses are just awash with that layered botrytised fruit that lingers in the mouth. What a stunning Barsac."

Bettane+Desseauve : 95/100 “A masterful blend, capable of preserving all the complexity of noble rot. Still linear at present, it will become more sensual with age.”

J-M Quarin : 95/100

La Revue du Vin de France : 93-95/100 “Already very harmonious, it offers a serene, distinguished profile. The palate is complex and penetrating. Its finish reveals a beautiful aromatic detail, where the fruit is adorned with enticing notes of crème brûlée, vanilla and tonka bean…”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 92-94/100 "The 2025 Doisy-Daéne is aromatic, lifted and sculpted. Green apple, pear, jasmine and crushed rocks are finely delineated in an airy Barsac that has so much to offer. The 2025 can be enjoyed young for its freshness, but it clearly has the eneray and pedigree to age info an exceptional sweet wine over time."

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La Revue du Vin de France : 95-97/100 “Remarkably fragrant and invigorating, evocative, with fruity notes enhanced by penetrating hints of pink grapefruit and bergamot. Full of flavour, then, a lively wine with a slender body, intense rather than full-bodied. Already very appealing, this distinguished wine stands out as one of the great successes of the vintage.”

Vinous (N. Martin): 95-97/100 "The 2025 Rayne-Vigneau has a backward nose with dried honey, yellow plum and almond scents, perhaps less forward than some of its peers. The palate is well balanced with a very pure entry, bright acids and a gorgeous, tender yet paradoxically powerful finish. Oh yes!"

Bettane+Desseauve : 96/100 “A magnificent balance, full-bodied and deep, with a vigour reminiscent of the appellation’s greatest historical achievements. An ideal expression of the Haut-Bommes terroir.”

Vinous (A. Galloni): 92-94/100 "The 2025 Rayne-Vigneau is a wild, exotic wine. Orange confit, burnt sugar, creme brilée and candied ginger build in an ample, creamy, rich, luscious Sauternes. This is beautifully done. Extroverted tropical and spice overtones emerge on the close." 

J-M Quarin : 92/100 

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La Revue du Vin de France : 96-98/100 “This wine impresses with its intensity and fullness. The palate is both dense—with a textural richness rarely found in Sauternes sweet wines—and lingering. A proud wine that fills the entire mouth without becoming overpowering; on the contrary, it reveals magnificent notes of freshness on the finish.” 

Vinous (N. Martin): 96-98/100 “The 2025 Suduiraut [...] has a fragrant bouquet with wild honey, linseed, saffron and light orange pith scents that blossom in the glass, though I would not describe it as intense, but very pure. The palate is well balanced, with a viscous opening, very pure botrytised fruit and a killer line of acidity. There is no heaviness here, and despite the 158 g/L residual sugar, it feels light on its toes. Oh yes.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 97/100 « Richly structured, it displays impressive length and all the aristocratic depth characteristic of the vintage »

J-M Quarin: 97/100 “Yellow in colour. An intense, fruity and creamy nose. On the palate, it is as light as can be, complex and delicious, with a refined texture and controlled power. A marvellous finish. A long, light and delicate aftertaste. It is very good.”

Vinous (A. Galloni): 94-96/100 “The 2025 Suduiraut is 100% Sémillon picked six weeks later than the dry whites in the three tries, with most of the final blend coming from the last two picks. Tangerine oil, mint, white pepper and passion fruit are some of the notes that grace the palate.”

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J-M Quarin : 97/100 « Pale yellow in colour, with a brilliant sheen. The nose is intense, refined, pure and subtle, with hints of raspberry and cream. On the palate, it is remarkable, offering a first-class texture, a fresh and subtle aromatic profile, a smooth, velvety mouthfeel, and a long, intricate finish. A thoroughly seductive and magnificent wine. »

Vinous (N. Martin) : 95-97/100"The 2025 Guiraud is well defined on the nose, with plenty of botrytised fruit, hints of saffron and apricot blossom, quite nuanced compared with some of its peers. The palate is well balanced, with a tangy, mellifluous entry. Bright acidity counters the richness of this Guiraud, a touch of spice towards the lingering and powerful finish that fans out with style. This is a great Guiraud from winemaker Sandrine Garbay."

Bettane+Desseauve : 95-96/100 “A very successful vintage, characterised by textbook botrytis and top-class ageing. Great length.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 93-95/100 "The 2025 Guiraud balances power and energy like very few Sauternes can. Orange confit, passion fruit, crystallized ginger and exotic white flowers fil out the layers. Silky contours are a sign of total finesse. Impeccable. Guiraud is one of the most elegant Sauternes readers will come across. »

La Revue du Vin de France : 92-94/100 “Elegant and restrained, it displays great finesse and nuance. Whilst it follows the eminently distinguished style of the 2022 and 2023 vintages, this 2025 appears slightly more reserved in its expression.”

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J-M Quarin : 90/100 « Deep, intense colour. A very aromatic and complex nose. Hints of black fruit. Dense and velvety on the palate, developing into a flavourful finish with well-integrated tannins and a lingering aftertaste. It’s very good. Another success. »

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Bettane+Desseauve : 93-94/100 “Blackcurrant and peppery floral notes dominate a particularly expressive nose. Supported by velvety tannins, this Castillon unfolds with precision, offering a harmonious and refined profile. A real favourite.”

La Revue du Vin de France : 92-93/100 “The bouquet is utterly captivating, with notes of orchard fruit, blood orange and blackcurrant. The texture is creamy, interwoven with magnificent chalky tannins.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 91-93/100 "The 2025 d'Aiguilhe offers up a heady concoction of red/purplish fruit, lavender, black pepper, rose petal, cinnamon, new leather and blood orange. There's gorgeous textural depth here, but also plenty of energy to complement the wine's fruit intensity and overall richness. The tannins will need a bit of time to soften."

Vinous (N. Martin) : 89-91/100 "This seems a bit reticent on the nose, needs more fruit, more vigour. That will come with time. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly chalky tannins, but it coheres very nicely on the mid-palate. Linear in style, very sapid, with moderate length, this often sells for a reasonable price and it should drink well for a decade."

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Bettane+Desseauve : 93-94/100 “Immediately appealing on the nose with notes of red berries and gentle spices, it is silky, rich and well-balanced on the palate. A charming wine that will age beautifully. A favourite.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 91-93/100 "The 2025 Alcée dazzles with an exotic mix of dark-toned fruit, lavender, chocolate, menthol, licorice and spice box. Supple and forward, with tremendous fruit purity, Alcée is a star in 2025. Low-yielding old vines confer notable textural dimension."

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 91-93/100 "The 2025 La Chenade is fabulous. Beautifully perfumed and sumptuous, La Chenade is drop-dead gorgeous. The purity of the flavors is just remarkable. Silky tannins add to an impression of total finesse. Sweet red cherry, pomegranate, rose petal and a discreet touch of oak linger on the refined, resonant finish. What a delight."

Vinous (N. Martin): 90-92/100 “The 2025 La Chenade [...] has more intensity and fruit concentration compared with its stablemate, Saintayme, blackcurrant and raspberry, a touch of iodine coming through with time. Fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with svelte tannins, impressive depth for a Lalande-de-Pomerol, though elegant and harmonious. Just a dash of black pepper towards the finish, a classy offering of a wine that consistently ranks among the best values in Bordeaux."

Bettane+Desseauve : 89-90/100 “Open and charming, this Lalande-de-Pomerol blends red and black fruits with floral notes. Supple, fresh and well-structured, it is a wine that is a pleasure to drink.”

J-M Quarin : 89/100 “A beautiful deep red colour with black highlights. An intense, refined and fruity nose. Hints of toast and vanilla. Delicate on the palate at first, very aromatic in the mid-palate; the wine melts on the palate, pleasant and juicy. A finish of medium length.”

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J-M Quarin : 91/100 “Gentle on the palate, smooth on the mid-palate, well-structured and flavourful, the wine glides across the palate towards a lovely, juicy finish. It’s very good.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 90-92/100 "The 2025 Les Trois Croix is quite the extrovert. A blast of blue/black fruit, espresso, chocolate, licorice and lavender saturates the palate. There's gorgeous textural richness and plenty of depth to match. This fleshes out beautifully with a bit of time in the glass."

Vinous (N.Martin) : 90-92/100 "The 2025 Les Trois Croix has a very promising nose, with vibrant blackberry, cedar and graphite scents that have a skip in their step. The palate is medium-bodied, with supple tannins, silky smooth, and just a dab of dark chocolate towards the soft landing on the finish. Just give it a couple of years to absorb the oak and you will have a very decent Fronsac."

Bettane+Desseauve : 90/100 “Red berries and fresh flowers create a delicate bouquet. Supple, refined and elegant, this Fronsac charms with its natural balance.”

J-M Quarin : 95/100 “It develops a very aromatic and refined bouquet when swirled in the glass. Ultra-delicate on the palate, with a vibrant flavour, the wine unfolds slowly, confidently and with depth, leading to a meticulous and subtle finish. It is superb, full-bodied, complex and utterly delightful.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 93-95/100 "The 2025 Montlandrie is exceptional. A wine of dimension and energy, Montlandrie screams with energy. Blue/black cherry fruit, lavender, spice and grilled herbs possess notable density and sheer power. There's crazy depth and overall complexity here. I would love to taste this blind in a lineup of wines from more "prestigious" appellations."

Vinous (N. Martin) : 91-93/100 "The 2025 Montlandrie [...] is more reticent on the nose compared to the Les Cruzelles, displaying a subtle marine tincture tucked behind the black plum and raspberry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with very pliant, fluid tannins, a crisp line of acidity, overtly peppery towards the vivacious finish, which disguises the backbone of this Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux. Great length, there can be few wines from that appellation better than this."

Bettane+Desseauve : 90-91/100 “The bouquet of blackcurrant and warm stone reveals a dense, ambitious wine, still slightly closed at present but with great potential.”

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Vinous (N. Martin) : 92-94/100 "The Dalem 2025 offers a fragrant, floral bouquet, where notes of violet enhance the exuberant aromas of black cherry and raspberry. A fine display of precision. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, with supple tannins, lively acidity, a velvety texture, and remarkable weight and finesse on the finish. This Dalem promises to be a very accomplished and delicious wine."

J-M Quarin : 93/100 « A deep, intense, purplish red colour. A very aromatic, refined, fruity and pure nose. Hints of truffle. Meticulously crafted on the palate, with a classy texture and a taste of blackberries, the wine melts on the palate. It unfolds gently and juicily, leading to a long finish with deep aromas and plenty of flavour. The grace of Merlot on clay-limestone terroirs.  »

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 90-92/100 « The 2025 Dalem offers a striking mix of fruit intensity and eneray. Crushed red berry fruit, chalk, mint, white pepper, slate and blood orange give Dalem tons of energy fomatch its mid-weight personality. There's terrific eneray and drive here »

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Vinous (A. Galloni) : 93-95/100 "The 2025 Clos Puy Arnaud is fabulous. Strong floral and savory top notes meld into dark red/purplish fruit, rose petal, mocha and spice. The two Cabernets are elevated in this year's blend, adding strong savory accents that are quite pronounced, but there's plenty of depth and richness to pull it all together."

La Revue du Vin de France : 92-93/100 “Thierry Valette has produced a superb 2025, characterised by a vibrant freshness derived from the Cabernets, with a subtle rustic quality typical of the style, yet accompanied by a delicate texture and a long finish typical of the finest limestone terroirs.”

J-M Quarin: 91/100 “Deep, intense purple color. A lovely, very fruity nose with notes of raspberries. Delicate on the palate at first, flavorful in the mid-palate, with a precise texture; the wine unfolds with fragrance and vitality, leading to a long finish.”