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The 2014 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2024): 96/100 “Léoville Poyferré 2014 has a magnificent nose that stands out from its peers: more concentrated, more delineated and surprisingly deep, with a complexity that only reveals itself with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, but this Saint-Julien has real backbone and density, with impressive substance on the finish. One of the best wines on the Left Bank.”

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The 2023 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni – March 2026): 95/100 “The 2023 Léoville-Barton is wonderfully poised and expressive. Graphite, sage, crushed rocks, incense, spice and pencil shavings resonate off a core of vibrant dark blue and black fruit. Today, the 2023 is quite backward. I would give it at least a few years in bottle, as the tannins and acids need time to integrate. Léoville-Barton is such a Saint-Julien archetype. Gorgeous.”

J-M Quarin (March 2026): 96/100 "And indeed, ageing has revealed its true character. Dark, intense, purple colour. Very aromatic, refined, pure nose with ripe fruit. Subtle overall. Delicate on the palate, fleshy in the middle, with classy development and lots of flavour, the wine melts on the palate, long, complex and deep in its meticulous flavours. It is superb, unbeatable and very fresh."

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026): 93/100 "The 2023 Léoville Barton takes time to open in the glass, delivering vivid blackberry and briar mixed with cedar, delicate floral scents of peony surfacing with time. It is typical Barton but with greater precision compared to vintages 10 or 20 years ago. The palate is medium-bodied with finely chiseled tannins, pretty, not powerful or weighty, yet light on its toes with ample mineralité on the finish. More approachable than the 2022, this is an excellent Léoville Barton."

The 2022 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2026): 98/100 "Once again, the most refined of the Léovilles is at its peak in 2022, with a texture so delicate and tannins so refined that it recalls the great wines of Burgundy. Everything here is harmony and balance, with a magical brilliance and absolute precision. But make no mistake, it will age happily for many years to come. La Réserve is a second wine just as we like them: accessible, fruity and smooth, ready to drink now but also capable of ageing for a few years in the cellar."

Vinous (N. Martin - January 2025): 97/100 "The 2022 Léoville Barton, the second vintage made in the new winery, was the first to be completely gravity-fed instead of using pumps. It has a magnificent bouquet that fulfills my admittedly lofty expectations given its showing from barrel, blessed with an almost pixelated quality that previous vintages perhaps lacked. The nose is very precise with pure black fruit and fine mineralité. Elegant and poised, the medium-bodied palate features finely chiseled tannins and just the right amount of bitterness on the finish. Very persistent—a Saint-Julien you just don't want to finish. This ranks among the finest in the appellation."

J-M Quarin (February 2025): 97/100 "Very aromatic nose, ripe, fresh and deep. Full-bodied on the attack and mid-palate, it is the velvety texture throughout that is most surprising in this wine. In addition to the vintage, this is due to the use of a gravity-fed winery. The wine glides across the palate. From the mid-palate onwards, it offers unprecedented depth of flavour and tannic structure. Long, noble finish, ripe, fresh and with hints of liquorice."

Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 95/100

The 2021 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 95/100 “It's impossible not to succumb to the elegance and refinement of Barton 2021? The wine has that voluptuous, deliciously fruity side that characterizes it”.

J.M Quarin (February 2024): 94/100 “Minutious on entry, fragrant in the middle, with a cottony feel, the wine melts on the palate, with a delicately creamy texture. Persistence without tannic angle, on black fruit flavors.”

Vinous (A. Galloni - December 2023): 94+/100 “ The 2021 Léoville-Barton is a gorgeous, classicaly buil Saint-Julien. Graphite, leather, blue-toned fruit, spice, tobacco, licorice and lavender are immediately alluring. Medium in body and vibrant, the 2021 exudes finesse from start to finish. It is very much on the restrained side, with all the elements impeccably balanced. I would give this a few years in the cella. It really blossoms with air, but the best is clearly yet to come.”

Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 93/100

The 2018 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni - March 2021): 96/100 “The 2018 Léoville-Barton is a gorgeous, exotic wine. Crème de cassis, lavender, menthol, licorice and clove all escape the glass. The 2018 marries the natural opulence of the year with a fairly classic structure, making it one of the most compelling wines of the year. I'd give it a good decade in the cellar. There's plenty to look forward to. I particularly admire the energy and confidence of this wine.”

Vinous (N. Martin - March 2021): 94/100 “This is excellent Léoville Barton whose drinkable character will appeal to many, although I would give it 4 to 6 years in bottle.”

La Revue du Vin de France (Nov. 2020): 98/100 “It offers undeniable refinement. Its black fruit nose is bewitching and irresistible. The palate is harmonious, refined, silky and the tannins integrate perfectly. Superb balance.”

J-M Quarin (February 2021): 94/100

The 2016 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin – February 2026): 95/100 “The 2016 Léoville Barton has an outgoing nose with an unexpected touch of eucalyptus that tinctures the lively black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins. Nice backbone here, fresh and sapid, with a harmonious, almost briny finish that lends it so much personality. Excellent.”

J-M Quarin (June 2019): 96/100 “Refined and dense on entry, then mellow on development, very aromatic, juicy, a tad discreet though, the wine finishes fat and noble on a long, sappy finish. Very good".

The 2015 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (2015): 18.5/20 “Fine, sapid and very long, lots of class on the palate, with a juicy side and superb grain.”

J-M Quarin (December 2019): 18.5/20 “Caressing on the attack, then immediately juicy and full-bodied, the wine is complete on the mid-palate, with brightness in the taste. It melts on the palate with a meticulous texture and deep, long flavors. It's still a little austere, but delicious.”

Vinous (N. Martin - January 2019): 95/100 "The 2015 Léoville Barton has one of the richest bouquets in the appellation, boasting almost ostentatious blackberry, raspberry and bilberry scents on the nose, suffused with crushed limestone and light graphite aromas. The medium-bodied palate is taut and crisp, delivering a fine bead of acidity and freshness from beginning to end. Mainly black fruit here, with sugestion of leather and mocha toward the finish. Superb."

The 2014 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2024): 94/100 “Léoville Barton 2014 presents a seductive and beautifully composed bouquet, with ample scents of stalky red fruits, undergrowth and light pencil shavings. This is a wine of great finesse. The palate is well balanced with fine tannins, a keen line of acidity and more salinity than its peers. What feels like top-quality new oak smooths the finish but does not impose itself. This is a top-class Saint-Julien from the Barton family.”

The 2012 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2022): 93/100 "The 2012 Léoville-Barton has a touch more precision and drive compared to 2012 Langoa-Barton, blackberry and raspberry, cedar and mint, almost Pauillac is style. the palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, quite feisty and vibrant with good concentration on the finish. This is quite a serious. Saint-Julien, and it has the substance to age well in bottle. Excellent."

The 2009 vintage in the press:

J-M Quarin (October 2019): 95/100 “Meticulous in texture from the outset, then ample in the middle, very aromatic, the wine evolves melting, juicy and noble, just a tad austere. It's long and very good.”

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2019): 95/100 "The 2009 Léoville-Barton is one of the few Saint-Julien '09s to suggest just smidgen of brettanomyces on the nose, although frankly it does not detract from its allure, with lovely meat juice and brown spice aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, juicy and slightly chewier than its peers, well judged acidity with ample density and rondeur towards the finish. It might benefit from another year in bottle but otherwise, this is just a wonderful, life-affirming and disarmingly charming Léoville-Barton."

The 2023 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni – March 2026): 98+/100 "The 2023 Ducru-Beaucaillou is a jewel of wine. Soaring aromatics are immediately captivating. A rush of red/purplish fruit, mocha, new leather and well-judged oak build as the 2023 shows off its vertical structure and total class. There's plenty of Ducru opulence, but everything is in the right place. I must admit, I like the lower-alcohol vintages at Ducru quite a bit, as there is less oak extraction, which in turn yields wines of exquisite finesse and class. A highlight."

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Le millésime 2022 dans la presse :

Vinous (N. Martin – January 2026): 96/100 “The 2022 Ducru-Beaucaillou is the most backward on the nose among the Saint-Julien flight: blackberry, cedar and a touch of fireside hearth. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannins, quite firm in the mouth but focused, and it segues into a more classical, restrained finish. This is absolute class.”

La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2026): 100/100 "Ducru 2022 will go down in history and it is likely that many bottles will be drunk far too early, as the wine is already irresistible. It is bursting with fruit notes, underscored by great floral refinement and a hint of spice. On the palate, it spreads its wings with elegance. Very well-balanced, it unfolds without the slightest harshness."

Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025): 97/100 "The 2022 Ducru-Beaucaillou is a wine of total sensual allure. All the elements are wonderfully woven together. Black cherry, plum, licorice, chocolate, spice and lavender infuse the palate with striking depth. The sustained, persistent finish is a thing of real beauty. Lifted floral accents extend the finish nicely."

Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 97/100

The 2016 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026): 95+/100 "The 2016 Ducru-Beaucaillou has quite a primal bouquet compared to its peers, quite luscious blackberry and blueberry scents, but it is far from exotic. The palate is medium-bodied with saturated tannins, fine acidity, harmonious and poised, with a bright, very elegant finish. Wonderful. Expect that score to trickle upwards as it matures in bottle."

The 2015 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2025): 93/100 “The 2015 Ducru-Beaucaillou has a more opulent bouquet with kirsch raspberry scents, touches of vanilla and mint that emerge with time. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, lovely balance and poise. This has real focus and plenty of tension toward the finish. It has a deftly crafted Saint-Julien, although this does not rise above its peers in this flight."

Vinous (N. Martin - June 2021): 94/100 "The 2015 Ducru-Beaucaillou is a vintage that requires more time to settle and decide what it wants to be. The nose needs just a little more cohesion and focus, quite upfront and overtly floral, perhaps more than it needs to be and it just slightly occludes the terroir expression at the moment. The palate is smooth and velvety, with moderate depth and fine acidity. I sometimes find this a little lactic on the finish, as I do here; perhaps I might actually prefer the 2017 tasted alongside which shows more tension on the finish. A fine Ducru-Beaucaillou rather thn a truly great one."

The 2011 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin - June 2021): 94/100 "The Ducru-Beaucaillou has the same analysis as the 2009 and 2010 in terms of IPT. It has a very well defined bouquet with intense black fruit intermingling with dried herbs and liquorice; strangely, the 2011 is not unlike the 2005 in character and also being "not ready". The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, fine acidity, sweet and generous yet with countervailing acidity and a gorgeous, pure and nuanced finish. This is one of the real surpises of this vertical and must rank as one of the best Left Bank wines of the vintage."

The 2010 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin - June 2021): 96+/100 "The 2010 Ducru-Beaucaillou, is more backward, sultry compared to the 2009, but there is a payload of black fruit laced with violet and cedar, a very faint ash scent emerging with time. The palate is full-bodied with powerful black fruit, a lovely granular texture and a killer line of acidity. There is a certainly headiness on the finish, atypically more so than the 2009, although it delivers extraordinary perisistence."

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The 2023 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni – March 2026): 98/100 “The 2023 Léoville Las Cases is a total stunner. Dark, layered and seamless, it explodes from the glass with dark red/purplish fruit, lavender, spice and new leather. The 2023 boasts all of the power and explosive energy that this site is known for, but with more refined tannins than in the past. Brisk saline notes punctuate the driving, virile finish. Las Cases is, without question, one of the wines of the vintage.”

J-M Quarin (March 2026): 97/100 "Black colour. Intense, refined, fruity, pure and fresh nose. Hints of Zan liquorice and vanilla when swirled in the glass. Full-bodied on the palate, meticulous on the touch, with a velvety and slow development, the wine melts on the palate, subtle and noble in its structure and aromas. Impossible to spit out."

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026): 95/100 "The 2023 Léoville Las Cases is matured in 80% new oak and bottled at the end of June 2025. Initially, the bouquet is very tight and requires considerable aeration to unlock the aromas of blackberry, cassis, cedar and light briny notes. Very well-defined, though it is cut from a different cloth than the dazzling '22. This seems more introspective. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, very harmonious with seamlessly integrated oak. There is a gentle build in the mouth, caressing, finely tuned with a touch of black pepper toward the finish that lingers on the aftertaste. Excellent."

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The 2020 vintage in the press:

Hachette (Guide 2024): Coup de ♥ “We're touching perfection with this 2020 vintage of Léoville Las Cases. Nothing protrudes here, everything seems in place for a long, long, life. A great classic.”

Vinous (N. Martin - November 2024): 98/100 “The 2020 Léoville Las Cases has an intense nose with blackberry, wild strawberry, cassis and just a touch of licorice. It coheres wonderfully knit together, with filigree tannins and bright, tensile finish that fans out with real panache. Of course, it's primal and nascent, yet you can already tell the class.”

J-M Quarin (March 2023): 98/100 “A background of wood, hazelnut and licorice, reminding me of the young Las Cases of yesteryear (1986). Smooth on the palate, very aromatic in the middle, with lots of brightness and a dominant of violet and zan licorice, the wine melts on the palate, magical, powerful, sappy, deep, without any tannic angle.”

La Revue du Vin de France (November 2023): 99-100/100 “Las Cases 2020 is a superlative wine for its depth, richness, but above all its definition. A wine that breaks on the palate in wave after wave and shows no signs of stopping. The enormous tannic structure is perfectly poised and melts into the finish with absolute precision.”

Bettane et Desseauve (Guide 2024): 98/100

The 2019 vintage in the press: 

Vinous (N. Martin - January 2023) : 94/100 "The 2019 Léoville Las-Cases is tasted from two bottles, but it is the second that really delivers the goods. It has a beautifully-defined bouquet with blackberry, black olive, subtle marine scents and touches of crushed stone. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins, cohesive, quite high toned towards the finish with touches of mint and cedar. Very fine."

J.M Quarin (March 2022): 97/100 "Dark, intense and beautiful colour. A fine, deep and complex nose. Subtle hints of black fruit, fresh fruit and spices, with a touch of orange peel. The palate is delicate, with enormous flavour and a charm that is unusual for a wine of this age. The wine fills the mouth, stretching out taut and aromatic, yet refined and subtle. It seems to have an inner concentration."

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The 2004 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N.Martin - April 2022): 92/100 “The 2004 Léoville Las Cases has a noticeable mintiness on the nose that actually complements the red fruit, though it deviates away from what you might call Saint-Julien typicité. After ten minutes, it coheres with ash and black tea aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with a rounded texture on the entry. The 2004 shows fine acidity and is lightly spiced with cracked black pepper towards the finish. A little conservative, but it acquits itself well considering the vintage.”

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The 2023 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026): 90/100 "The 2023 Lacoste-Borie has a little more clarity than I noticed from barrel, well-defined with blackberry and bilberry fruit, an underlying marine influence surfacing with time. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly hard tannins on the entry. Quite strict, focused but perhaps just missing a little nuance on the finish, though that manifests with later tastings."

JM Quarin (March 2026): 89/100 “A well-rounded wine with an intense nose, rich and complex flavors, and a long finish. It is smooth, aromatic, and savory, with a hint of spice and a lingering aftertaste.”

The 2021 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni - April 2024): 90/100 “Lacoste-Borie 2021 is a very pretty second wine. Crushed rose petal, mint, blood orange and white pepper add a lovely aromatic presence to this silky, racy Pauillac. The balance here favors sobriety and freshness, in the manner of a Pinot”.

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The 2018 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni - March 2021): 94/100 "The 2018 Fonbadet is superb. Classically elegant and refined, the 2018 graces the palate with exquisite finesse right out of the gate. Reb berry, floral, blood orange and minty flavors convey freshness as the 2018 opens in the glass. Bright acids perk up the nuanced, persistent finish. Readers won't find too many 2018s that are this delicate, sensual and flat-out charming."

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The 2017 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni - December 2019): 93/100 “The 2017 Fonbadet is plush, sumptuous and super-expressive, with no hard edges and plenty of immediacy. Blue and purplish fruit, menthol, licorice, lavender, spice and leather are all front and center. Readers will find a creamy, textured Pauillac built on fruit presence and juiciness. Best of all, the 2017 can be enjoyed without much fuss pretty much upon release. I loved it.”

The 2023 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni – March 2026): 92/100 “The 2023 Pibran is such a charming wine. Crushed flowers, bright red-toned fruit and silky tannins grace this understated, classy Pauillac. The balance here is all finesse. Delicate, aromatic and very nicely lifted, Pibran is a winner in 2023.”

J-M Quarin (March 2026): 92/100 "Dark, intense and beautiful colour. Very aromatic, fruity, subtle and fresh nose. Hints of plum. Meticulous on the attack, subtle in its development, very aromatic, the wine evolves juicily and finely, with unexpected amplitude on the finish. It is long and very good. Fine texture and fragrance."

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026): 91/100 "The 2023 Pibran has a fragrant nose with crushed stone infusing the mainly black fruit. Quite focused and well defined. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly chalky tannins, granular in texture, with moderate weight. Bright, graphite-infused black fruit toward the finish, this is a fine Pibran that should offer 12 to 15 years' drinking pleasure."

The 2018 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni - March 2021): 93/100 “The 2018 Pibran is fabulous, just as it was en primeur. Juicy, rich and expansive in this vintage, the Pibran offers tremendous richness and verve. Dark cherry, spice, new leather and cedar build as this stylish Pauillac shows off its considerable charmes. The 2018 is unquestionably extroverted. It is also delicious and shameless."

While Pibran wines generally have a fleshy body and a bright fruit, the 2016 vintage transcends these qualities. It is considered as the best ever made by Jean-Marc Quarin and Neal Martin.

The 2016 vintage in the press:

J-M Quarin (February 2019): 94/100 "Dark, intense, beautiful and vivid colour. Moderately aromatic nose, with pure, ripe and smooth fruit. Mellow on the attack, juicy on the palate, dense in the middle, the wine glides, caresses and becomes very hedonistic on the finish. Really very difficult to spit out! A great success. Ah, the wonderful Outsider of Pauillac!"

Vinous (N. Martin -May 2018): 92/100 "The 2016 Pibran, which contains 68% Merlot, had just been bottled when I conducted the vertical tasting. It has a fabulous bouquet of black currant and black cherry fruit, beautifully defined ans seamlessly integrated with the oak. The medium-bodied palate offers exquisite pure black fruit laced with graphite. It conveys energy and tension, and the finish is supremely detailed and sophisiticated. This is a seriously good Pibran, probably the best ever made."

The 2023 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni – March 2026): 94/100 “The 2023 Les Griffons de Pichon Baron is elegant and so precise. Bright red-toned fruit, chalk, mint, spice, blood orange and mocha are all finely sculpted. Floral and citrus-driven top notes reappear on a long, sustained finish supported by chalky notes. This is a terrific vintage for the Griffons.”

J-M Quarin (March 2026): 94/100 "I gave it “my highest score for Primeurs” and its excellent status has been confirmed. Dark, intense colour. Very aromatic, fruity nose, subtle and creamier when swirled. Soft on the palate, flavourful in the middle, with a lovely touch, the wine is juicy, with class in its development, even if it ends with a slightly tannic finish, but without any harshness. An astonishing ensemble, particularly difficult to spit out. Similar quality level to 2022. Bravo!"

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2026): 91/100 "The 2023 Les Griffons de Pichon Baron just needs a little more delineation to come through, touches of baking powder and cinnamon infusing the black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with a bright entry, quite rounded in texture, fine acidity with a touch of brown spice toward the finish. Give this two or three years in bottle."