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Small bourgeois cru of 4 ha, between Giscours, Monbrison and d'Angludet. Although organically farmed - since 2010 - and producing just over 1000 cases per year, Mille Roses remains among the least expensive of the Margaux appellation, and yet one of the most endearing.
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- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2026-2038
- Alcohol degree:
- 13%
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Straddling the Margaux and Haut-Médoc appellations, Clos du Jaugueyron is a mini estate (8 ha in total) in the southern Médoc run like a vegetable garden by Mr. and Mrs. Théron. With attention to the smallest detail, they produce true Margaux, as dense and spicy as they are slender. Quoted as "a safe address" by M. Bettane, and as "one of the most interesting properties in the Médoc at the moment" by the Revue du Vin de France.
The "Nout" cuvée, which is more quickly accessible, has a majority of Merlot (55%), while the Grand Vin gives pride of place to Cabernet Sauvignon (65%).
The Nout cuvée was cited among the "Bordeaux of legend" in the Revue du Vin de France (May 2020).More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2026-2035
- Organic certification:
- 2012
- Alcohol degree:
- 13%
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Straddling the Margaux and Haut-Médoc appellations, Clos du Jaugueyron is a mini estate (8 ha in total) in the southern Médoc run like a vegetable garden by Mr. and Mrs. Théron. With attention to the smallest detail, they produce true Margaux, as dense and spicy as they are slender. Quoted as "a safe address" by M. Bettane, and as "one of the most interesting properties in the Médoc at the moment" by the Revue du Vin de France.
The "Nout" cuvée, which is more quickly accessible, has a majority of Merlot (55%), while the Grand Vin gives pride of place to Cabernet Sauvignon (65%).
The Nout cuvée was cited among the "Bordeaux of legend" in the Revue du Vin de France (May 2020).The 2016 vintage of the Grand Vin, "all roundness, smoothness and grace. A Margaux à la bourguignonne", is rated 95/100 by the Revue du Vin de France.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2023-2031
- Organic certification:
- 2012
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Straddling the Margaux and Haut-Médoc appellations, Clos du Jaugueyron is a mini estate (8 ha in total) in the southern Médoc run like a vegetable garden by Mr. and Mrs. Théron. With attention to the smallest detail, they produce true Margaux, as dense and spicy as they are slender. Quoted as "a safe address" by M. Bettane, and as "one of the most interesting properties in the Médoc at the moment" by the Revue du Vin de France.
The "Nout" cuvée, which is more quickly accessible, has a majority of Merlot (55%), while the Grand Vin gives pride of place to Cabernet Sauvignon (65%).
The Nout cuvée was cited among the "Bordeaux of legend" in the Revue du Vin de France (May 2020).The 2016 vintage of the Grand Vin, "all roundness, smoothness and grace. A Margaux à la bourguignonne", is rated 95/100 by the Revue du Vin de France.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2022-2030
- Organic certification:
- 2012
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Straddling the Margaux and Haut-Médoc appellations, Clos du Jaugueyron is a mini estate (8 ha in total) in the southern Médoc run like a vegetable garden by Mr. and Mrs. Théron. With attention to the smallest detail, they produce true Margaux, as dense and spicy as they are slender. Quoted as "a safe address" by M. Bettane, and as "one of the most interesting properties in the Médoc at the moment" by the Revue du Vin de France.
The "Nout" cuvée, which is more quickly accessible, has a majority of Merlot (55%), while the Grand Vin gives pride of place to Cabernet Sauvignon (65%).More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2027-2038
- Organic certification:
- 2012
- Alcohol degree:
- 12.5%
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Straddling the Margaux and Haut-Médoc appellations, Clos du Jaugueyron is a mini estate (8 ha in total) in the southern Médoc run like a vegetable garden by Mr. and Mrs. Théron. With attention to the smallest detail, they produce true Margaux, as dense and spicy as they are slender. Quoted as "a safe address" by M. Bettane, and as "one of the most interesting properties in the Médoc at the moment" by the Revue du Vin de France.
The "Nout" cuvée, which is more quickly accessible, has a majority of Merlot (55%), while the Grand Vin gives pride of place to Cabernet Sauvignon (65%).More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2024-2037
- Organic certification:
- 2012
- Alcohol degree:
- 13%
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Even though it is not classified, Siran has been in competition with the classified growths of Margaux for the last ten years, with wines that are at once delicate, firm and full-bodied with age. Aligning successes since 2015, Siran is now at its best, 2020 being its best vintage ever and hailed as such by the Revue du Vin de France: « réussite majeure pour le cru », rated 95/100.
The 2023 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni – March 2026): 90/100 “The 2023 Siran is a tasty, easygoing Margaux to drink now and over the next decade or so. Super-ripe black cherry, chocolate, new leather, licorice, menthol and sweet spice are front and center. The 2023 is a fine drink, although I would prefer to see a touch more complexity."
J-M Quarin (March 2026): 92/100 "Dark, beautiful, young and lively colour. Intense nose with ripe, subtle fruit. More meticulous than ever on the palate, accompanied by a fine richness throughout. The wine evolves fragrantly towards a long, flavourful finish. "
Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026): 92/100 "The 2023 Siran has a well-defined and focused bouquet, blackberry and graphite, a little Pauillac in style. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly grainy tannins, but this is well balanced and definitely fresh and vital. Classically styled with good substance on the finish, it retains Margaux-like finesse and silky texture on the finish. Very fine."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2025-2038
- Alcohol degree:
- 14%
- Grape varieties:
- 60% Cabernet sauvignon, 28% Merlot 11% Petit verdot et 1% Cabernet franc
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Even though it is not classified, Siran has been in competition with the classified growths of Margaux for the last ten years, with wines that are at once delicate, firm and full-bodied with age. Aligning successes since 2015, Siran is now at its best, 2020 being its best vintage ever and hailed as such by the Revue du Vin de France: « réussite majeure pour le cru », rated 95/100.
The label for the 2021 vintage, signed by British artist Peter Soriano, celebrates the start of space tourism and the exploration of the planet Mars.
The 2021 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 93/100 “With all the Margaux elegance we've come to expect from this vintage. Already seductive, with its velvety side, it will evolve over a decade with no problem.”
Vinous (Neal Martin - November 2023): 91/100 “The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, more black fruit from the 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, touches of graphite and cedar emerging towards the finish. It will drink earlier than other vintages, but it's worth discovering given its price.”
Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 90/100
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2025-2036
- Alcohol degree:
- 13%
- Grape varieties:
- 60% Cabernet sauvignon, 28% Merlot 11% Petit verdot et 1% Cabernet franc
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Laurence Alias and Pascale Choime, an engineer and an oenologist respectively, tend to their half-hectare vineyard in Margaux (Cantenac) with the care of a vegetable garden. It features six Bordeaux grape varieties (including Petit Verdot, Carménère, and Malbec), some of which are over a century old. Biodynamic farming, plowing with horses, nothing in the cellar but the grapes and (very) little sulfur, aging in 400-liter barrels—everything is done to stay as close as possible to the most delicate and crisp fruit.
Moineaux is an airy and subtly fruity cuvée (raspberry juice), with a tender and slender structure, in the spirit of the Loire Valley. Deemed too atypical to qualify for the Margaux appellation, it is consequently labeled as Vin de France.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2025-2036
- Organic certification:
- 2012
- Alcohol degree:
- 12%
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Second wine of Brane-Cantenac, Baron de Brane demonstrates even more than his big brother the progress made in this château over the last 15 years. With a silky smooth 2016, deliciously crisp and juicy on the finish, Baron de Brane is now more than a second wine, it is a brand in its own right!
The 2023 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni – March 2026): 92/100 “The 2023 Baron de Brane has developed into a striking wine. Floral top notes meld into a core of blue/purplish fruit, lavender, spice, incense and dried herbs. Brisk acids perk up the mid-palate on the long, sustained finish. The blend works so well here. Readers will find a Margaux of stature and class.”
J-M Quarin (March 2026): 92/100 "Dark, intense, and vivid color. Superb, very aromatic nose, refined, pure, fruity, floral, and fascinating for a second label. Light and mellow on the palate, with classy texture and lots of flavor. The wine finishes smoothly and is impossible to resist. This is Margaux! The rating has risen sharply since the Primeurs. On a par with the 2022." Outsider
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2027-2035
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Second wine of Brane-Cantenac, Baron de Brane demonstrates even more than his big brother the progress made in this château over the last 15 years. With a silky smooth 2016, deliciously crisp and juicy on the finish, Baron de Brane is now more than a second wine, it is a brand in its own right!
The 2022 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (2026 Guide): 93/100 "It is not to be outdone, a pure fruit pleasure to be enjoyed without haste."
Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025): 92/100 "The 2022 Baron de Brane is gorgeous second wine. Merlot drives the blend, and that comes through in the wine's plush contours and forward, succulent fruit. Black cherry, plum, licorice and menthol all meld together in an effortless wine that is all charm. This is beautifully done."
J.M Quarin (February 2025): 92/100 "Dark, intense colour. Very aromatic nose, subtle for the first time. Smooth on the palate, savoury in the middle, with a melting body, the wine builds gently before shining through with its aromatic brilliance on the finish. Normal length. Delicious overall."
Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 91/100
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2025-2035
- Alcohol degree:
- 14%
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With a winegrowing past dating back to the 17th century and classified as a 3rd growth in 1855, Château Marquis d'Alesme has nevertheless fallen into decline as it has been bought up (many times).
The Perrodo family (Labégorce, Labégorce-Zédée, La Tour de Mons) acquired it in 2006 in a poor state of repair, with solid ambitions: redistribution of the small 15-hectare vineyard, meticulous work in the vineyard, and a state-of-the-art winery... The vineyard has regained its credentials in recent vintages, as confirmed by the critics' notes and comments.
The 2023 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni – March 2026): 95/100 “The 2023 Marquis d'Alesme is sleek and silky right out of the gate. Dark blue-toned fruit, lavender, mocha, licorice and crushed flowers all grace the palate. Margaux at its most delicate.”
J-M Quarin (March 2026): 95/100 "What a wonderful surprise! Tasted three times with consistent results, this wine is a revelation and one of the great successes of the year. Dark, intense colour with bright highlights. Very aromatic, refined, subtle, noble and even complex on the nose. Ultra-precise on the palate, very aromatic in the middle, with a refined richness that coats the palate, constantly velvety, the wine slowly progresses towards a long and complex finish with noble tannins. Bravo!"
Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026): 94/100 "The 2023 Marquis d'Alesme Becker has a well-defined bouquet that blossoms in the glass, beautiful black cherries and blueberry fruit, very floral and perhaps more expressive than the Labégorce. The palate is medium-bodied with silky tannins, quite lush and yet there is superb tension with a caressing, intense finish. Outstanding."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2027-2038
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With a winegrowing past dating back to the 17th century and classified as a 3rd growth in 1855, Château Marquis d'Alesme has nevertheless fallen into decline as it has been bought up (many times).
The Perrodo family (Labégorce, Labégorce-Zédée, La Tour de Mons) acquired it in 2006 in a poor state of repair, with solid ambitions: redistribution of the small 15-hectare vineyard, meticulous work in the vineyard, and a state-of-the-art winery... The vineyard has regained its credentials in recent vintages, as confirmed by the critics' notes and comments.
The 2022 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin – January 2026): 92+/100 “The 2022 Marquis d'Alesme Becker has an outgoing, fruit-driven nose: blackberry and boysenberry fruit, violet and light iris flower scents coming through with time. There is just a little oak to be subsumed. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins, a little granular in texture, modest weight but cohesive throughout, with a satisfying, white pepper-tinged finish.”
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2026): 94/100 "Built with a spirit that is more powerful than refined, this dense wine has tightened up since the en primeur tasting. The fruit is generous and intense, the mid-palate full, but the finish is, at this stage, marked by abundant tannins. We will have to wait for these to mellow."
Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025): 93/100 "The 2022 Marquis d'Alesme is a heady, voluptuous wine. Dark cherry, plum, mocha, new leather, spice and blood orange all meld together in this succulent, racy Margaux. The 2022 offers tons of immediacy and overall appeal."
J-M Quarin (February 2025): 94/100 "Dark, intense and lively colour. Medium aromatic nose, pure, fruity and subtle. Delicate on the palate, with a classy feel and lots of aromas in the middle, the wine melts, stretches out and finishes sappy, with no tannic angle. Very good."
Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 93/100
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2027-2038
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With a winegrowing past dating back to the 17th century and classified as a 3rd growth in 1855, Château Marquis d'Alesme has nevertheless fallen into decline as it has been bought up (many times).
The Perrodo family (Labégorce, Labégorce-Zédée, La Tour de Mons) acquired it in 2006 in a poor state of repair, with solid ambitions: redistribution of the small 15-hectare vineyard, meticulous work in the vineyard, and a state-of-the-art winery... The vineyard has regained its credentials in recent vintages, as confirmed by the critics' notes and comments.
The 2021 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 93/100 “Fresh and supple, with fine-grained tannins. This classic of the appellation gives pride of place to fruit, with a hint of vanilla”.
Vinous (A. Galloni - December 2023): 93/100 “The 2021 Marquis d'Alesme is an elegant, polished wine for the year. Floral and spice notes open first. Dark cherry, plum, spice, menthol, dried herbs, leather and cedar emerge gradually, but it is the wine's balance that impresses most.”
Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 94/100
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2025-2035
- Alcohol degree:
- 13%
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The arrival of Mr. Derenoncourt as a consultant in 2002 relaunched Prieuré-Lichine, giving it first of all a better aromatic dimension thanks to a more mature grape. The limitation of yields since 2009 has resulted in additional density and volume, which he lacked to compete with his peers. Progress hailed by the Revue du Vin de France, notably for its 2020, rated 95/100 « the most complete in a long time ».
The 2023 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni – March 2026): 94/100 “The 2023 Prieuré-Lichine is seriously impressive. Rich and layered in the glass, the 2023 possesses notable textural richness and elegance. Dark-toned fruit, spice, new leather and licorice flesh out over time. This is an especially rich vintage for Prieuré-Lichine, but it's a style that works so well here. The 2023 impresses with its total sense of balance and harmony."
J-M Quarin (March 2026): 92/100 "It received “my highest score given to this vintage in Primeurs” and this has been confirmed. Dark, intense red colour. Very aromatic nose with ripe fruit. Hint of seaweed. Full-bodied on the attack, flavourful on the mid-palate, very well-structured, the wine retains its richness throughout the tasting. Good sap-like persistence, much more than aromatic. Well-coated tannins. This score makes it the highest quality wine alongside the 2022. Well done!"
Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026): 91/100 "The 2023 Prieuré-Lichine has impressive intensity on the nose: blackberry, cedar and violet scents, the oak neatly integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, crisp acidity, gentle grip with satisfying length on the finish. A little tight compared to others, so be prepared to wait 3 to 5 years."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2027-2035
- Grape varieties:
- 64% Cabernet sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 5% Petit verdot
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The arrival of Mr. Derenoncourt as a consultant in 2002 relaunched Prieuré-Lichine, giving it first of all a better aromatic dimension thanks to a more mature grape. The limitation of yields since 2009 has resulted in additional density and volume, which he lacked to compete with his peers. Progress hailed by the Revue du Vin de France, notably for its 2020, rated 95/100 « the most complete in a long time ».
The 2022 vintage in the press :
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2026) : 95/100 "The 2022 is in a class of its own. It is one of the estate's most serious and accomplished wines and confirms our positive impressions from the en primeur tasting. It has beautiful density, with fruity notes and an elegant floral touch. It also displays a lovely velvety texture and a silky finish with refined tannins."
Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025) : 93/100 "The 2022 Prieuré-Lichine is plush, open-knit and quite seductive, as it os often is. Crushed flowers, spice, mint, orange peel and bright, red-toned fruit are all laced together. Silky and medium in body, with lovely finesse, Prieuré-Lichine is quite the charmer. I imagine it will drink well with minimal cellaring."
J.M Quarin (February 2025): 92/100 "It's confirmed: Prieure Lichine is gradually improving in quality. I have never found it so complete since 2005. Dark, intense and youthful colour. Very aromatic nose with ripe, smooth fruit. Mellow on the attack, juicy and velvety on the palate, the wine scores points on the finish when it appears sappy, rich, spicy, long and without any tannic edges. A pleasure."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2027-2039
- Grape varieties:
- 64% Cabernet sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 5% Petit verdot
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The arrival of Mr. Derenoncourt as a consultant in 2002 relaunched Prieuré-Lichine, giving it first of all a better aromatic dimension thanks to a more mature grape. The limitation of yields since 2009 has resulted in additional density and volume, which he lacked to compete with his peers. Progress hailed by the Revue du Vin de France, notably for its 2020, rated 95/100 « the most complete in a long time ».
The 2021 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2026): 93/100 “In the context of the vintage, the 2021 is quite fresh and elegant, with half the power.”
Vinous (A. Galloni - December 2023): 92/100 “The 2021 Prieuré-Lichine is a very classy, understated Margaux. The purity of the fruit is quite striking. Succulent red/purplish fruit, rose petal, cinnamon, mint and blood orange are beautifully laced together. Silky tannins wrap it all together in style. Pretty floral top notes grace the finish. This is a fine showing.”
Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 94/100
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2025-2035
- Alcohol degree:
- 13%
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The arrival of Mr. Derenoncourt as a consultant in 2002 relaunched Prieuré-Lichine, giving it first of all a better aromatic dimension thanks to a more mature grape. The limitation of yields since 2009 has resulted in additional density and volume, which he lacked to compete with his peers. Progress hailed by the Revue du Vin de France, notably for its 2020, rated 95/100 « the most complete in a long time ».
The 2020 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 95/100 “The 2020 is as seductive as ever, with beautiful texture, volume and lots of charm.”
Vinous (N.Martin - January 2024): 92/100 “The first bottle of the 2020 Prieuré-Lichine was corked. The second takes time to unfurl with fine tannins, sapid black fruit, brine and sea salt. There's real salinity here, and it leaves you salivating for more on the finish. This is very promising.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2027-2037
- Alcohol degree:
- 13.5%
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The arrival of Mr. Derenoncourt as a consultant in 2002 relaunched Prieuré-Lichine, giving it first of all a better aromatic dimension thanks to a more mature grape. The limitation of yields since 2009 has resulted in additional density and volume, which he lacked to compete with his peers. Progress hailed by the Revue du Vin de France, notably for its 2020, rated 95/100 « the most complete in a long time ».
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2016-2030
- Alcohol degree:
- 13%
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A small Margaux classified growth (24 ha), Ferrière is a traditional Margaux, frank and pleasant, moderately powerful but perfectly balanced. Its capacity for ageing is undeniable. Certified organicsince 2015, Ferrière was doubly certified biodynamic in 2018, with the Biodyvin and Demeter labels. Awarded Best Winemaker of the Year 2024 by Revue du Vin de France, Claire Villars-Lurtonet has pushed her Margaux cru to the top. Bravo!
The 2021 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 95/100 “Once again, let's salute the elegance and balance of this very digestible 2021. The wine vibrates with delicious fruit and harmony. It's already irresistible."
Vinous (A. Galloni - December 2023): 94/100 “The 2021 Ferrière is a very shy, reticent wine. It has good depth, but all its energy is presently directed inward. Blue fruit, gravel, spice, menthol, licorice and mocha open with a bit of coaxing, wine's flavor profile and overall feel. Yields were just 24 hectoliters-per-hectare.”
J.M Quarin (April 2022): 94/100 “Deep, dark purple color. Intense nose of ripe, fresh fruit. Meticulous on entry, very tasty in the middle, also very pleasant, well-constructed, the wine evolves tasty, towards a long, persistent finish, with a lovely coated tannic relief.”
Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 93/100
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2026-2038
- Organic certification:
- 2015
- Alcohol degree:
- 13%
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A small Margaux classified growth (24 ha), Ferrière is a traditional Margaux, frank and pleasant, moderately powerful but perfectly balanced. Its capacity for ageing is undeniable. Certified organicsince 2015, Ferrière was doubly certified biodynamic in 2018, with the Biodyvin and Demeter labels. Awarded Best Winemaker of the Year 2024 by Revue du Vin de France, Claire Villars-Lurtonet has pushed her Margaux cru to the top. Bravo!
The 2018 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (December 2022): 95/100 “Claire Villars-Lurton has pushed her small Margaux cru to new heights in a good decade. Château Ferrière now represents one of the best value for money in the Médoc. Whether 2018 or 2019, these are top-flight wines. We praise their elegance and the brilliance of their fruit, the result of work in the vineyard (biodynamic) and in the cellars.”
Vinous (A. Galloni - March 2021): 94/100 "The 2018 Ferrière is a powerful, tightly wound wine. Inky dark fruit, gravel, cured meats, graphite, smoke and lavender all run through the 2018. Readers will have to be especially patient, as the 2018 needs time to unwind. Yields are down from an average of 45 hectoliters per hectare to just 26, which no doubt contrinutes to the wine's natural intensity. The blend is 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc, in other words, the Cabernet Sauvignon is especially high, a recent trend here because of climate change."
J-M Quarin (April 2021): 93/100 "Dark, intense and beautiful colour. Very aromatic, refined nose with ripe fruit. Full-bodied on the attack, juicy and complete on the palate, the wine develops complex flavours, then stretches out into a juicy, long and noble finish."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2025-2038
- Organic certification:
- 2015
- Alcohol degree:
- 14.5%
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A small Margaux classified growth (24 ha), Ferrière is a traditional Margaux, frank and pleasant, moderately powerful but perfectly balanced. Its capacity for ageing is undeniable. Certified organicsince 2015, Ferrière was doubly certified biodynamic in 2018, with the Biodyvin and Demeter labels. Awarded Best Winemaker of the Year 2024 by Revue du Vin de France, Claire Villars-Lurtonet has pushed her Margaux cru to the top. Bravo!
The 2016 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026): 92/100 "The 2016 Ferrière has a well-defined bouquet with blackberry and briar, touches of undergrowth and black truffle that emerges with time. Fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, nice fleshiness on the mid-palate and a dab of dark chocolate towards the Saint-Julien-like finish."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2024-2034
- Organic certification:
- 2015
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Back in top form since the early 2000s, the great Giscours estate has once again become one of the major Margaux growths, in its own distinctive style: very colourful, full-bodied and richly fruity for a Margaux. Its ageing ability has made its reputation as much as its always wise prices.
“The latest vintages are all priorities for the wine-lover,” emphasizes Bettane & Desseauve in its latest guide (2025).
The 2023 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni – March 2026): 97/100 “The 2023 Giscours is a potent, brooding wine. Black cherry, plum, new leather, dried herbs, chocolate and gravel infuse the palate with notable depth and intensity. This has really shut down post-bottling. Giscours is usually much more charming in its youth. Today, the stress of a vintage marked by heat and low yields of just 30 hectoliters per hectare comes through in the wine's tannic profile and overall feel."
Vinous (N. Martin – February 2026): 94/100 “The 2023 Giscours demands coaxing on the nose. Tightly wound, blackberry, blueberry, violet and cedar develop in the glass, though it remains backward, suggesting cellaring is necessary. The palate is medium-bodied with svelte tannins and a silver thread of acidity. The graphite element is a little more pronounced compared to its showing from barrel, nicely structured with a lively and quite spicy finish. After four to five years it should be ready to go but it should have the legs to offer 20-plus years' enjoyment. Tasted twice and oddly better at a tasting outside the château!”
J-M Quarin (March 2026): 92/100 “A beautiful deep red colour with purple highlights. Moderately intense on the nose, with slightly lively fruitiness balanced by lovely oak. Delicate on the attack, nuanced on the mid-palate, with a slight loss of power; the wine finishes fragrant with good length, showing tannins that are present but well-integrated.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 5 to 10 years
- Apogée:
- 2032-2045
- Grape varieties:
- 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc
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Back in top form since the early 2000s, the great Giscours estate has once again become one of the major Margaux growths, in its own distinctive style: very colourful, full-bodied and richly fruity for a Margaux. Its ageing ability has made its reputation as much as its always wise prices.
“The latest vintages are all priorities for the wine-lover,” emphasizes Bettane & Desseauve in its latest guide (2025).
The 2022 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - January 2026): 96/100 "The 2022 Giscours has a very classy, sophisticated bouquet with mineral-laden black fruit, wilted violet and crushed stone, precise with seamlessly integrated oak. The palate is silky smooth, beautifully balanced, fleshy and ripe with wonderful depth. Caressing, so much so that it disguises its power, plus there is impressive length and complexity on the finish. Clearly one of the best wines of the last decade."
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2026): 95/100 "Produced from very low yields, Giscours 2022 is a wine of great finesse and delicacy. The palate is very refined, without excessive warmth, with very soft tannins. It is one of the most accessible wines in the appellation, already well established, and illustrates the estate's new approach."
J-M Quarin (February 2025): 91/100 "Beautiful dark red. Moderately aromatic nose, with ripe fruit and floral notes. Fragrant and flavourful on the palate, but I was hoping for more depth. Medium length."
Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025): 96/100 "The 2022 Giscours is compelling, just as it was en primeur. Deep, layered and inviting, the 2022 possesses notable textural richness and intensity. Yields were down about 25%, and drought starting in May produced tiny berries with thick skins. The 2022 is a very rich Giscours, one that will need a number of years to shed some baby fat. But even with all of that obvious richness, the 2022 clocks in at 13.5% alcohol. This is such a classy wine. Tasted three times."
Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 95/100
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée:
- 2030-2046
- Alcohol degree:
- 13.5%
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Back in top form since the early 2000s, the great Giscours estate has once again become one of the major Margaux growths, in its own distinctive style: very colourful, full-bodied and richly fruity for a Margaux. Its ageing ability has made its reputation as much as its always wise prices.
“The latest vintages are all priorities for the wine-lover,” emphasizes Bettane & Desseauve in its latest guide (2025).
The 2021 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (September 2024): 94/100 “The château has evolved the style of its wines, seeking finesse and balance. The 2021 is in this vein, poised, fluid and delicate. It remains crisp and the finish is sapid. Already very pleasant.”
Vinous (N. Martin - October 2024): 91/100 "The 2021 Giscours has an elegant and well-defined bouquet with violet and iris flower, quintessentially Margaux, with just a hint of mocha in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly chalky tannins and modest weight. Quite saline in the mouth, it just misses a bit of weight and grip on the finish. This is a fine earlier-drinking Giscours."
Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 94/100
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2028-2041
- Alcohol degree:
- 13.5%
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Back in top form since the early 2000s, the great Giscours estate has once again become one of the major Margaux growths, in its own distinctive style: very colourful, full-bodied and richly fruity for a Margaux. Its ageing ability has made its reputation as much as its always wise prices.
“The latest vintages are all priorities for the wine-lover,” emphasizes Bettane & Desseauve in its latest guide (2025).
The 2020 vintage in the press:
Bettane et Desseauve (Guide 2024): 93/100
Vinous (N.Martin - April 2025): 95/100 “The 2020 Giscours has a fabulous bouquet. It's very complex and well-defined, with blackberry, bilberry and hints of blueberry and violets. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins and fine grip, quite edgy and tensile. Lightly spiced with a precise and persistent finish, this is a seriously impressive follow-up to the '19 that will vie for supremacy.”
La Revue du Vin de France (November 2023): 95/100 “We perceive a change of style at Giscours with this vintage. More al dente Cabernets that bring freshness and elegance, rather than power and concentration. The wine is very fine, juicy and loose, but with length.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 5 to 10 years
- Apogée:
- 2032-2045
- Alcohol degree:
- 13.5%
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Back in top form since the early 2000s, the great Giscours estate has once again become one of the major Margaux growths, in its own distinctive style: very colourful, full-bodied and richly fruity for a Margaux. Its ageing ability has made its reputation as much as its always wise prices.
“The latest vintages are all priorities for the wine-lover,” emphasizes Bettane & Desseauve in its latest guide (2025).
The 2018 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - October 2024) : 93/100 "The 2018 Giscours has a very Burgundian bouquet with pure red cherries, cassis and violet scents, well defined and less ostentatious than some of it peers. The palate is quite voluminous and powerful, with thickly layered black fruit, black pepper and mint. It's missing the grace of the '16 but has impressive length. This is fascinating to observe as it matures in bottle."
La Revue du Vin de France (September 2021): 95/100 “The wine imposes its power initially, then finishes with velvety tannins.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2028-2040
- Alcohol degree:
- 14.5%
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Back in top form since the early 2000s, the great Giscours estate has once again become one of the major Margaux growths, in its own distinctive style: very colourful, full-bodied and richly fruity for a Margaux. Its ageing ability has made its reputation as much as its always wise prices.
“The latest vintages are all priorities for the wine-lover,” emphasizes Bettane & Desseauve in its latest guide (2025).
The 2012 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni - July 2015): 92/100 "The 2012 Giscours offers up a profile of savory herbs, smoke, tobacco, licorice, dried rose petal, all backed up by beams of tannin that will ensure the 2012 will drink well for another decade plus. The Giscours is a bit wild and unrestrained, as it so often is, but the 2012 is very nicely balanced throughout, with lovely persistence and plenty of harmony."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2020-2030
- Alcohol degree:
- 13.5%
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Back in top form since the early 2000s, the great Giscours estate has once again become one of the major Margaux growths, in its own distinctive style: very colourful, full-bodied and richly fruity for a Margaux. Its ageing ability has made its reputation as much as its always wise prices.
“The latest vintages are all priorities for the wine-lover,” emphasizes Bettane & Desseauve in its latest guide (2025).
The 2008 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - October 2024): 90/100 "The 2008 Giscours has a delightful bouquet with mainly black fruit, cedar and iris flower, quite pretty and refined, classical in style. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, decent freshness, good energy and just a touch of VA. It's a little edgy for Giscours, but I appreciate the salinity on the finish. Drinking now."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2018-2032
- Alcohol degree:
- 13%
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Since 2006, Cantenac-Brown has returned to the forefront of the Margaux scene with wines that are fuller-bodied and deeper than most of its neighbors. A direct competitor of Giscours. "The rising star of Margaux," according to the Revue du Vin de France! The arrival of the new owners in 2019 (Le Lous family) marks a new qualitative progression, with the acquisition of 10 additional hectares and the complete renovation of the winery.
The 2023 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni – March 2026): 96/100 “The 2023 Cantenac Brown opens with gorgeous, captivating aromatics. Crushed flowers, dark red-toned fruit, blood orange, cinnamon and dried autumn leaves are some of the notes that grace this elegant, super-refined Grand Vin. This is the first vintage made in the new cellar, a facility equipped with twice as many tanks as the old winery, in different sizes that allow for smaller picks. The 2023 is a beautiful wine done in a new style for the château, one that showcases an added touch of finesse. Give this a few years to come into its own. Today, Cabernet tannins are a touch imposing.”
J-M Quarin (March 2026): 94/100 "Very aromatic nose, with lovely black fruit and a hint of smoke. Delicate on entry, very aromatic in the middle, with meticulous tannins, the wine glides to the finish where it leaves a beautiful taste of black fruit on the palate. It's very good. "
Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026): 93/100 “The 2023 Cantenac Brown, clean, quite refined bouquet with blackberry, cedar and subtle violet scents, the oak neatly integrated and lending the aromatics focus. The palate is medium-bodied with silky smooth tannins, fine acidity, good tension and energy leading to a poised finish and a long aftertaste. Very promising and very sophisticated, this will give a couple of decades' drinking pleasure, possibly more.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2028-2040
- Alcohol degree:
- 13.5%