Pre-Arrivals

96-98 Points Jeb Dunnuck

"Dense purple-hued, the 2025 Château Clinet is a ripe, sumptuous, and seamless beauty with so much to love. Ripe red, blue, and black fruits, violets, smoky tobacco, and chocolate all shine on the nose. Full-bodied, layered, and graceful, with ultra-fine tannins and a great finish. Unquestionably among the crème de la crème of the vintage."

96-98 Points Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider

"Deep in color, the wine exudes aromas of licorice, flowers, black cherries, espresso, plums, herbs, and chocolate. The palate is even better, with waves of opulent, lush, soft, polished, expressive, and fresh fruit. The balance among depth, sweetness, flesh, and lift is exactly where it needs to be."

96-98 Points Neal Martin, Vinous

"Perhaps the most elegant and refined Clinet I have encountered at this stage. Vivid red cherry, raspberry, and wild strawberry aromas lead to a medium-bodied palate with chiseled tannins, exquisite focus, and a crystalline finish. This is a Clinet I would like in my cellar. Or at the dinner table. Or in my glass."

94-96 Points Antonio Galloni, Vinous

"A dark, brooding wine shaped by its significant presence of Cabernet Sauvignon. Plum, blackberry, gravel, incense, licorice, and scorched earth stain the palate. A powerful and distinctive Clinet."

94-95 Points James Suckling

"A composed, well-structured and precise Pomerol showcasing red berries and baking spices. Plush tannins, fresh acidity, and impressive energy drive the focused finish."

94 Points Decanter

"Fragrant floral aromatics with mint, blackcurrant leaf, pepper, and tobacco. Supple and generous, combining plush fruit with freshness, chalky tannins, and excellent lift. Elegant, refined, and full of character."

98-99 Points James Suckling
"Subtle and pure, with aromas of blackberries, black cherries, pencil shavings and touches of raspberries, flowers, oyster shells and iodine. Medium-bodied with subtle and integrated tannins that run the length of the wine and make you want to drink it. The length and finesse are sublime."

98 Points Decanter
"An outstanding VCC and one of the wines of Pomerol. Smooth and supple, both creamy and chalky with black fruit, floral notes, cola, mint, and savory spice. Absolutely beautiful, hedonistic and so long."

98 Points Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
"Fragrant, full of energy, dense with silky tannins. Chamomile, cumin, cassis, blackberry, cocoa bean, espresso, fresh thyme and tobacco. One of the wines of Pomerol in the vintage."

95-97+ Points Jeb Dunnuck
"Ripe black and blue fruits, graphite, scorched earth and violets define the bouquet. Medium to full-bodied with a balanced, layered mouthfeel, rock-solid mid-palate depth and a great finish. A serious Vieux Château Certan that will need time."

95-97 Points Neal Martin, Vinous
"Perfumed red cherries, raspberry, cassis and pressed violet scents gain intensity in the glass. Structured and intellectual, with peppery Cabernet Franc character, chalky tannins and impressive precision."

94-96 Points William Kelley, Wine Advocate
"Bursting with aromas of violets, crème de cassis, dark berries and creamy new oak. Rich and concentrated, with ripe acids, sweet tannins and a dense, unctuous palate that concludes with a heady finish."

97–98 Points – James Suckling
“The aromas of blackberries, black olives and hints of tobacco and dried fruit are fascinating and enticing. It’s medium- to full-bodied with creamy and polished tannins and a savory finish. Turns refined and focused after the layered fruit. Classic in character, with a caressing texture and balance. Hints of ripe fruit and freshness at the same time.”

96–98 Points – Neal Martin, Vinous
“The 2025 L’Évangile has been given new impetus by winemaker Juliette Couderc. It is initially backward, but it really comes forth with a few swirls of the glass: black cherries, mint and juniper berries, just a hint of truffle, quite vibrant and vivacious. Wonderful delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with svelte tannins, a fine bead of acidity, superb minerality and a very saline aftertaste with impressive length. A marvellous L’Évangile.”

95–97+ Points – Jeb Dunnuck
“A Merlot-heavy blend of 86% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon harvested between August 26th and September 15th, the 2025 Château L'Evangile will spend time in 40% new barrels, 40% foudre, 5% amphora, and the rest in once-used barrels. It has lots of cassis and juicy cherry fruit intermixed with graphite, lead pencil, violets, and classy oak on the nose, and it's medium- to full-bodied on the palate, with a pure, focused mouthfeel, fine tannins, and outstanding length. Checking in at 13.7% alcohol with a pH of 3.75, it's a serious, concentrated 2025 that brings considerable structure, remarkable purity, and a great finish.”

94–96 Points – Antonio Galloni, Vinous
“The 2025 L’Évangile is a very beautiful wine. Silky and medium in body, the 2025 is a classic L’Évangile. Bright red-toned fruit, mocha and rose petal all grace the palate. Touches of blood orange and white pepper lift the brilliant finish. This is a very precise wine and one of the top Pomerols of the year.”

96 Points – Georgina Hindle, Decanter
“Nice plump roundness on the palate with a touch of strawberry acidity to bring life and lift. Fine tannins, a cool crisp blue fruit edge with liquorice and wet stone aspects. Mineral, salty, spiced grip on the finish. A serious, refined style with charm and structure.”

96 Points – Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
“Damson colour, with a ton of juicy blue and black fruits, well judged density, energy and lift. Grilled cumin, peony, iris flowers, slate and crushed rocks. Clear ageing ability and impressive precision across the vineyard.”

98-100 Points Wine Advocate
"The 2025 La Conseillante is another brilliant wine in the making for this Pomerol reference point. Aromas of ripe mulberries, blackberries, violets, and truffle lead to a deep, unctuous palate with lively acids, ultra-refined tannins, and a long floral finish."

98-100 Points Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
"Violets, lilacs, chocolate, plums, black cherries, blue fruits, licorice, smoke, and truffles create the aromatic profile. On the palate, the wine is pure silk, velvet, and cashmere, perfectly suited to the seemingly endless waves of sweet, bright, plush fruits. The finish lingers past the 60-second mark and keeps going."

97 Points Decanter
"A really assured La Conseillante with exceptional balance and so much pleasure to offer. Fragrant, floral and nuanced, with vibrant energy, delicate precision and remarkable definition."

96-98 Points Jeb Dunnuck
"An ultra-classic Conseillante with a floral perfume of cassis, assorted red and blue fruits, violets, iris, lead pencil shavings, and graphite. Concentrated yet focused, juicy and lively, with beautiful tannins and a gorgeous finish."

96-98 Points Antonio Galloni, Vinous
"The 2025 La Conseillante is shaping up to be magnificent. Rich and luscious, offering an exotic mélange of dark fruit, cloves, leather, licorice, and mocha. Impressively deep yet vibrant."

96-98 Points Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Palate
"Peonies, black cherries, blueberries, licorice, dark chocolate, menthol and rose oil. Graceful and intense with lovely tension and fine-grained tannins. Simply stunning."

95-97 Points Neal Martin, Vinous
"Pure black cherries, blueberry and wild strawberry fruit with a Burgundy-like elegance. Filigree tannins and a silver thread of acidity carry through a long and rewarding finish."

95 Points – Decanter
“Rose petals, milk chocolate and red cherries, such fragrance on the nose. Silky smooth, juicy and succulent, such immediate joy to be found with this wine. Great intensity of flavour, extremely fruity with crisp raspberries, cherries and blueberries alongside quite clear acidity, a citric touch, with such length. Amazing brilliance, purity and delicate. Tannins give structure and soft support but really blend into the background letting the fruit shine. Gorgeous. Fun, lifted, fresh and juicy.”

94-96+ Points – Jeb Dunnuck
“Beautiful black raspberry, cassis, violets, and graphite all emerge from the 2025 Château Mangot, a gorgeous Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé with a pure, graceful mouthfeel, ultra-fine tannins, and a layered, seamless mouthfeel. It's a beautiful wine from this team.”

93-95 Points – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
“Aromas of dark berries, cherries and plums, mingled with subtle hints of licorice and violet, introduce the 2025 Château Mangot, a medium- to full-bodied, layered and velvety wine that's intensely flavored, vibrant and penetrating. Mangot has enjoyed a formidable run in recent years, but the 2025 gives every indication of ranking alongside the 2022 as the estate's best to date. It's a blend of 60% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.”

94 Points – Falstaff
“Deep dark ruby garnet, opaque core, violet reflections, delicate edge brightening. Delicate notes of roses and violets, black forest berries, dark cherries, fine nougat, delicate hints of raspberries, inviting bouquet. Juicy, good complexity, black fruit, ripe, supporting tannins, mineral and fresh on the finish, good length, sure aging potential.”

96–98 Points – Jeb Dunnuck
“Ruby-hued, the 2025 Château Villemaurine is a beautiful Saint-Émilion with spicy red and black fruits, dried flowers, graphite, and crushed stone nuances. Medium-bodied with soft tannins, wonderful balance, and a great finish. An impeccably made, elegant effort that has tons to love.”

93–95 Points – Antonio Galloni, Vinous
“The 2025 Villemaurine is impressively deep and polished, even if there is some reduction. Inky dark fruit, chocolate, new leather, grilled herbs and lavender convey tons of textural intensity and sheer power.”

94–95 Points – James Suckling
“A very fine red with dark berry and tar character and a hint of sea salt. It’s medium-bodied, firm and silky. Chewy and crunchy at the end. Plenty of potential.”

94–96 Points – Antonio Galloni, Vinous
“The 2025 Sansonnet is remarkable. Explosive and racy, it delivers floral overtones that meld into red/purplish fruit, blood orange, sweet spice and cedar. This is an especially mid-weight, refined Sansonnet, a wine that marries finesse with power.”

94–95 Points – James Suckling
“A solid and creamy red with blackberry, stone and light chalk aromas that follow through to a medium body with a fresh and caressing finish. Excellent.”

95 Points – Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
“Coffee and cocoa bean, luscious ripe berry fruits, highly charged with plenty of intensity, bitter fennel on the finish. Takes you firmly into limestone territory, but with an underlying power and mid-palate expansion that is seriously impressive.”

94–96 Points – Jeb Dunnuck
“Based on 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2025 Château Sansonnet has gorgeous aromatics of black fruits, cassis, graphite, and roasted herbs with a beautiful, serious mineral streak. Medium to full-bodied, concentrated and layered, with ripe, polished tannins and beautifully integrated acidity.”

97-98 Points James Suckling
"Extremely fine tannins that melt into the palate, carrying seductive dark fruit flavors and a lingering citrus note on the finish. It's all about elegance and structure in this wine."

96-98 Points Jeb Dunnuck
"Deep purple-hued, the 2025 Château TrotteVieille offers an absolutely brilliant nose of cassis, graphite, wood smoke, and crushed stone. Full-bodied and concentrated, with beautiful mid-palate depth, ripe polished tannins, flawless balance, and a great finish."

96-98 Points Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
"Intense aromas of flowers, citrus, espresso, black plums, black cherries, and assorted herbs leap from the glass. Rich, concentrated, and lushly textured, the palate is lifted and vibrant, finishing with layers of silky black and red fruits, cinnamon, licorice, espresso, and mint."

96-98 Points Antonio Galloni, Vinous
"The 2025 Trotte Vieille soars out of the glass. Freshly cut flowers, mocha, dried herbs, menthol, and espresso meld into a core of rich, deeply layered dark fruit. The wine builds beautifully with air, revealing blue-toned fruit, gravel, cloves, lavender, licorice, and espresso."

96 Points  Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
"Inky with violet edging, vibrant and concentrated, offering iris, wet stones, pumice, chamomile, peony, and rose bud aromas. A serious wine with tightly knitted tannins and outstanding ageing potential."

95-97 Points Wine Advocate
"The 2025 Trotte Vieille shows exceptional potential, revealing aromas of ripe blueberries, violets, subtle spices, and pencil shavings. Full-bodied, layered, and velvety, with lively acidity, lovely purity, and a long, penetrating finish."

95 Points Decanter
"Softly fragrant with dark fruit and exotic sweet spices. Bright acidity and silky tannins define the palate. Refined, balanced, and beautifully proportioned, with impressive freshness and precision."

94-96 Points Neal Martin, Vinous
"The 51% Cabernet Franc drives the bouquet toward black pepper, bay leaf, and pencil box aromas. Medium-bodied with pliant tannins, fine minerality, and a fresh, sapid finish. A very well-crafted Saint-Émilion that will reward patience."

97-98 Points James Suckling

"Perfumed and clear, with aromas of raspberries, flowers and citrus. Medium-bodied, showing fine tannins and a tangy finish with salty undertones. A linear and complex wine with unique balance."

96-98 Points Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider

"Cherries, plums, tobacco, cinnamon, spearmint, and cigar box aromatics get you instantly focused on the nose. The palate is plush, polished, creamy, elegant, and fresh. The berries display refinement and purity, while the concentrated finish lingers with vivid mint, tobacco, spice, black raspberries, and Morello cherries."

96 Points Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

"Inky plum colour, a wine full of charm and personality. Flinty gunsmoke reduction, intense concentration, pumice stone and steel, with tremendous lift and classic limestone character supported by a creamy undertow."

95-97 Points Antonio Galloni, Vinous

"The 2025 Pavie Macquin is a powerful, structured wine. Dark-fleshed fruit, chocolate, menthol, licorice, sage and lavender add to an impression of brooding density and pure power. Floral top notes lift the close. I can't wait to see how this ages."

94-96 Points Jeb Dunnuck

"Exotic blue fruits, crushed stone, liquid violets, and gun smoke all define the aromatics. Medium to full-bodied, with a deep, concentrated mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a beautiful finish. This terroir always yields a fresh, mineral-driven style, and the 2025 reminds me slightly of the 2016."

95 Points Decanter

"Dark licorice, black chocolate, and toasted notes lead into a round, softly plump palate with fleshy tannins and a bright core of cranberry-edged acidity. Structured and firm, yet supported by generous tannins that bring charm and accessibility."

94-96 Points Lisa Perrotti-Brown

"Initially shy, revealing cedar chest and pencil shavings before unfurling black cherries, black raspberries, peonies, and forest floor nuances. The medium-bodied palate delivers a crisp line of tension, velvety tannins, and bright red and black fruit layers, finishing long and perfumed."

97–99 Points – Jeb Dunnuck
“A Merlot-heavy blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, the 2025 Château Larcis Ducasse sports a dense purple hue as well as incredible aromatics of ripe currant and black cherry fruit intermixed with smoky tobacco, graphite, and crushed stone. Deep, rich, and full-bodied on the palate, it has a broad, layered mouthfeel, ripe, velvety tannins, and a great finish. It might end up being in the top handful of wines in the vintage.”

98–100 Points – Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
“Black cherries, plums, violets, licorice, espresso, caramel, black raspberries, and a hint of mint pop in the nose. Creamy, opulent, sweet, powerful, and also fragrant, fresh, and light on its feet. The palate is drenched in fruits, accompanied by a mineral essence that adds length and vibrancy to the long, intense finish. One of the wines of the vintage, this is in contention for the best vintage ever produced in the history of Larcis Ducasse.”

95–97 Points – Wine Advocate (Yohan Castaing)
“The 2025 Larcis Ducasse reveals an elegant, vibrant and gourmand bouquet of violet, dark berries, dark cherries and flowers, accented by delicate spicy notes. Medium- to full-bodied, layered and seamless, it’s built around a ripe core of fruit framed by velvety tannins, concluding with a floral, harmonious and ethereal finish. One of the most accomplished renditions produced here to date.”

95–97 Points – Antonio Galloni, Vinous
“The 2025 Larcis Ducasse is another exceptional wine from one of the most under-the-radar estates in Saint-Émilion. Dark red-fleshed fruits, rose petal, lavender, mocha, licorice, sage and graphite are all seamless in the glass. The 2025 marries power with finesse to a degree that is exceptionally rare. This is a stellar effort.”

95–97 Points –  Lisa Perrotti-Brown
“Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2025 Larcis Ducasse prances out of the glass with showy notes of ripe, juicy plums, blueberry pie, and crushed black cherries, giving way to hints of violets, sassafras, and sandalwood. The medium-bodied palate is bright and juicy with great tension and firm yet velvety tannins, finishing long and perfumed.”

95–97 Points – Neal Martin, Vinous
“The 2025 Larcis Ducasse has a gorgeous bouquet already, with pure blackberry and cassis fruit, seamlessly integrated new oak, retaining focus and delineation. The palate is medium-bodied, with very fine lace-like tannins, perfectly judged acidity, bright acids towards the finish upholding tension and a silky texture that is totally disarming. Outstanding.”

Points – James Suckling
“Well composed, balanced, seductive and vivid. Medium-bodied with fine, firm tannins. Well shaped, with an inspired and focused mid-palate. Flavorful and lingering finish.”

97–99 Points – Antonio Galloni, Vinous
“The 2025 La Gaffelière soars out of the glass with magnificent intensity. Strong Cabernet Franc overtones and bright saline notes from the clay-limestone plateau are finely sketched with tremendous precision. It's a phenomenal wine by any measure.” 

96–98 Points – Jeb Dunnuck
“A brilliant château that has been producing truly exceptional wines over the last decade or more, the 2025 Château La Gaffelière sports a deep purple hue and a gorgeous perfume of black and blue fruits, minty herbs, graphite, and chocolate. Ripe, full-bodied, concentrated, layered, and fresh.”

96 Points – Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
“Thoroughly enjoyable, iris, juicy bilberry, loganberry, blackcurrant, rich, juicy and measured, has the fingerprint of limestone without being sharp.”

95–97 Points – Neal Martin, Vinous
“The 2025 La Gaffelière continues a strong run of form with ebullient raspberry and wild strawberry scents, black pepper and brown spices. Great personality and charm.”

94 Points – Georgina Hindle, Decanter
“Juicy and fun straight away, the acidity gives this energy, focus and lift. Crisp, fragrant, charming and beautifully balanced.”

94–96 Points – The Wine Independent (Lisa Perrotti-Brown)
“The 2025 La Gaffelière reveals black plums, blackberry preserves, cedar chest, charcoal and red roses. Firmly structured with refreshing acidity and a minerally finish.”

95–97 Points – Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
“Black cherries, licorice, flowers, chocolate, smoke, and mint leaves create the perfume. The multiple layers of fruit grab your attention with their elegance, purity, and energy, finishing with a refreshing touch of chocolate-mint and a light touch of sea salt, adding sapidity.”

95 Points – Georgina Hindle, Decanter
“Beautiful aromatics, floral notes and Chinese five spice with sweet red berry fruit. Juicy and lifted, with a calm, chiselled frame and velvety tannins. Balanced and poised with lovely layering of texture and aromatic complexity.”

94–96 Points – The Wine Independent (Lisa Perrotti-Brown)
“Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2025 Canon-la-Gaffelière slowly emerges with notes of lavender and lilacs, red currant jelly, fresh blackberries, mossy tree bark, tar, and cardamom. Tightly wound with mineral-laced fruit layers and a savory lift.”

94 Points – Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
“High pumice stone grip, certainly very much on the limestone character, attractive and with plenty of lift and grip, with attractive drama from grilled sandalwood and incense oak notes.”

94–96 Points – Antonio Galloni, Vinous
“The 2025 Canon La Gaffelière is bright and beautifully focused right out of the gate. Orange peel, sage, mint, pipe tobacco, dried flowers and mocha soar out of the glass. I especially admire the energy here.”

92–94 Points – Jeb Dunnuck
“A lighter, more herbal-styled wine offering juicy red fruits, sappy flowers, graphite, tobacco, and a kiss of minerality. Medium-bodied, with fine, polished tannins and a good finish.”

98-100 Points Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider

"Beau-Séjour Bécot has been on fire lately, and the 2025 shows why. Concentrated, lusciously textured, creamy, and fresh, the wine delivers an intensity of fruit and a surreal sense of purity. The finish is all about its nonstop, seamless layers of velvety fruit that coat your palate as they linger for over 60 seconds."

98-100 Points Antonio Galloni, Vinous

"The 2025 Beau-Séjour Bécot has all the requisites to take its place alongside the 2022 and the other extraordinary wines of 2025. Aromatic and layered, with striking presence, the 2025 is majestic. The purity here is just off the charts. There are good wines, exceptional wines, and then emotional wines. Beau-Séjour Bécot falls into the third category."

97-99 Points Jeb Dunnuck

"Sporting a stunning deep purple hue, the 2025 reveals cassis, graphite, liquid violets, and black raspberry along with a liquid rock minerality. Medium to full-bodied, with ultra-fine tannins, remarkable richness, polish, depth, and classic purity."

97-99 Points Wine Advocate

"One of the estate's finest wines to date. Dark berries and plums mingle with iris and lilac. Deep and layered, with a concentrated core of fruit, sweet tannins, vibrant acidity, and a long mineral finish. The limestone terroir is front and center."

97-98 Points James Suckling

"A medium-bodied red with a very salty and bright character and a lovely silky texture. Round, polished, and intense, with superb mineral and iron undertones. Racy, refined, and Burgundian in texture."

96 Points Decanter

"An ethereal Beau-Séjour Bécot. High energy, verve, focus, and gorgeous precision. Juicy and succulent with soft creamy textures, perfectly placed tannins, and a beautiful expression of limestone freshness."

96-98 Points Lisa Perrotti-Brown

"Fresh blackberries, ripe black plums, and red currant preserves lead to rose bud tea, lavender, pencil lead, and iron ore. Wonderfully energetic with crisp acidity, fine-grained tannins, and a long chalky finish."

95 Points Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

"Clear depth, sinew and crunchy cranberry, blueberry and red cherry fruit, with tension, minerality, salinity, and mouthwatering freshness. Great precision and the unmistakable DNA of this exceptional site."

94-96 Points Neal Martin, Vinous

"Mineral-rich black and red fruit with graphite and briny notes. Limestone dominates the character, giving the wine a distinctly rocky profile. Linear and precise with excellent potential."

97-99 Points Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider

"Smoke, licorice, charcoal, black raspberries, espresso, dark chocolate, and floral aromatics open the perfume. Elegant, energetic, deep, and long, with layers of sweet, polished fruit, espresso, licorice, and a profound mineral essence."

96-98 Points Antonio Galloni, Vinous

"Elegant, polished, and super refined. Bracing mineral notes cut through dark red and blue-toned fruit, spice, mocha, leather, and licorice. Seamless and profoundly elegant with magnificent balance and a gorgeous sustained finish."

96-98 Points Jeb Dunnuck

"Ripe currants, black cherries, graphite, scorched earth, and chocolate define the bouquet. Full-bodied with deep, layered richness, ripe tannins, and a great finish. Loaded with potential."

97 Points Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

"Fragrant, intense and vivid with rose bud and violet flowers. Powerful chalky tannins build slowly across the palate. Concentrated, elegant, savory and incredibly satisfying."

97 Points Decanter

"Supple and juicy with beautiful acidity, ripe strawberries, blueberry notes, chalk, flint, and graphite. Friendly, balanced, smooth and full of energy and elegance. A real wine of its place."

96-97 Points James Suckling

"A deep and layered red with chocolate, berry, cherry, orange peel, and limestone aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with lovely fruit and a tangy, vivid finish."

94-96 Points Wine Advocate

"Dark berries, plum, and kirsch mingle with iris and anise. Full-bodied, layered, multidimensional, with tangy acids and a long penetrating finish."

94-96 Points Neal Martin, Vinous

"Bright aromas of red and black fruit, orange rind, and crushed limestone. Succulent ripe tannins, citrus freshness, graphite and white pepper emerge on a long, satisfying finish."

98-100 Points Antonio Galloni, Vinous

"The 2025 Canon is a total stunner. Deep and sumptuous in the glass, it offers tremendous textural intensity along with vibrant saline energy. Dark-fleshed fruit, mocha, new leather, herbs, and dried flowers build gradually, leading to a huge, dramatic finish laced with blood orange, pomegranate, and chalk. The interplay of finesse and power is dazzling."

98-100 Points Lisa Perrotti-Brown

"Fresh blueberries, mulberries, and black raspberries emerge alongside violets, licorice, Sichuan pepper, mossy tree bark, and lavender. The palate is intense, packed with layers of black, blue, and red fruit supported by very finely grained tannins and vibrant acidity. A real 'wow' wine."

98-99 Points James Suckling

"The finesse and sophistication are very impressive, with a medium body, ultra-fine tannins, and a seemingly endless finish. Poised, refined, and exceptionally long. A great wine."

97-99 Points Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider

"A bouquet of red, white, and purple flowers immediately grabs your attention. The palate balances lift, energy, concentration, and juiciness perfectly, finishing with layers of sweet, ripe black and red fruits, oceanic salinity, herbs, and mint. A beautifully balanced Canon."

96-99 Points Wine Advocate

"A blend of 76% Merlot and 24% Cabernet Franc, the 2025 Canon continues this property's brilliant run of exceptional wines. Cherries, raspberries, exotic spices, licorice, and petals unfold from the glass. Suave, concentrated, and refined, with a bright spine of acidity and a long, penetrating finish."

96-98 Points Jeb Dunnuck

"Ripe cherries, graphite, crushed flowers, and blue fruits define the 2025 Canon. Medium to full-bodied, with a remarkably polished, flawlessly balanced mouthfeel, ultra-fine tannins, and a great finish. A pure, graceful, classic Canon."

96-98 Points Neal Martin, Vinous

"Very pure and refined on the nose, with wonderful delineation and a strong mineral signature. Medium-bodied with filigree tannins and a limestone-driven finish that tingles with energy. An uncompromising expression of terroir."

98 Points Decanter

"An outstanding Canon. Cherry, cola, liquorice, slate, blackcurrant, and milk chocolate notes lead into a palate that is chewy yet juicy, round, alive, and impactful. There is tremendous purity, focus, and complexity here. A fabulous wine in the making."

97 Points Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

"An impressive Canon with seductive limestone character. Slate, chalk, and pumice stone are wrapped around vivid iris flowers, cool blue fruits, and understated spice. Deft, skillful, and deeply rooted in place."

98-100 Points Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
"Flowers, forest leaves, raspberries, tobacco leaves, plums, and espresso create a captivating perfume. The palate is shaped by gorgeous purity of fruit, elegance, tension, and creamy layers of fruit and minerality that linger for close to 60 seconds."

98-100 Points The Wine Palate
"A flamboyant perfume of violets, black raspberries, dark chocolate, cassis and blueberries. The palate shimmers with perfumed fruit, firm fine-grained tannins and amazing tension, finishing with a firework display of mineral and floral sparks."

98 Points Decanter
"Pure happiness in a glass. Gorgeous perfumed aromas, silky tannins, absolute clarity and precision. Creamy, velvety and softly chalky with a cool mint and cola note that lingers. A showstopper."

98 Points Jane Anson
"Cocoa bean, espresso, blood orange, baked plum, blackberry, peony and iris flowers. Intense and concentrated with slate-strewn tannic architecture and tremendous ageing potential."

97-99 Points Jeb Dunnuck
"An ultra-classic bouquet of cassis, violets, graphite and leafy tobacco. Medium to full-bodied with beautiful tannins, flawless balance and an incredibly pure, finesse-driven style."

97-99 Points Wine Advocate
"Exceptional potential with ripe cherries, minty blackberries, sweet spices and pencil lead. Dense, deep and concentrated with sweet tannins, bright acids and a long, penetrating finish."

96-98Points Neal Martin, Vinous
"Remarkably understated and elegant with blackberry, wild strawberry, tobacco and dark chocolate. Fine tannins and a beautifully structured finish make this one of the most refined wines of the vintage."

96-98 Points Antonio Galloni, Vinous
"A powerful, deeply structured wine filled with dark fruit, mocha, incense, tobacco and grilled herbs. A towering Figeac of the highest level with impeccable balance."

96-97 Points James Suckling
"A dense yet open-grained wine with velvety tannins, plum, currant and cedar flavors. Juicy, refined and beautifully balanced."

98–99 Points – James Suckling
“The Cabernet Franc really comes through, with fine, intense, racy tannins and great length. Chalky and focused. More restrained than past vintages, with superb tension at the end. The most Cabernet Franc-driven Pavie ever. And it works so well. Precise is the word.”

97–99 Points – Antonio Galloni, Vinous
“The 2025 Pavie is a towering Saint-Émilion endowed with tremendous depth and substance. Inky dark fruit, lavender, graphite, spice, mocha, and crushed rocks stain the palate. Powerful yet remarkably poised, with exceptional balance and purity.”

97–99 Points – Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
“With its black-purple color, and just a single swirl you find blackberries, black cherries, cassis, mint, tobacco leaves, spice, and oceanic influences. The palate is concentrated, deep, long, and intense, with an electric vibrance and powerful minerality.”

97–99 Points – Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Independent
“Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2025 Pavie slowly unfurls to reveal a wonderfully evocative perfume of kirsch, black raspberries, fresh plums, and lilacs, giving way to hints of pencil shavings, wild sage, and crushed rocks. The full-bodied palate shimmers with fantastically dense yet vibrant black and red fruit layers, framed by beautifully ripe, firm, grainy tannins and amazing tension.”

96–98 Points – Jeb Dunnuck
“The first time this château has included this much Cabernet Franc in the blend, the 2025 Château Pavie sports a saturated purple hue as well as a pure, focused bouquet of crème de cassis and assorted blue fruits intermixed with graphite, violets, leafy herbs, and freshly sharpened pencil notes. It's a different beast from the classic Pavie style, with a more focused, straight mouthfeel, building yet beautiful tannins, and a layered, seamless texture on the palate.”

98–100 Points – The Wine Independent (Lisa Perrotti-Brown)
“Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2025 Angélus cascades out of the glass with flowing scents of fresh blackberries, red currant preserves, and lilacs, giving way to rose bud tea, crushed rocks, garrigue, and forest floor. The palate is a vortex of energy with super-fine-grained tannins and lots of mineral and chalky sparks.”

97–99 Points – Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
“The perfume starts with a strong floral bouquet before you dig into its wealth of red, black, and blue fruits topped with an array of spices and chocolate. The palate opens with sublime purity of fruit, silky tannins, and zesty acidity.”

97 Points – Georgina Hindle, Decanter
“A great wine from Angélus this year. Round and generous with amazing definition and creamy texture. Energy and depth, purity and focus. Really an elegant, elongated wine with such nuance of flavour.”

97 Points – Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
“The depths are immediately apparent, clear polished stones, liquorice root, olive pit, espresso, cappuccino, full of the luscious signature of the estate.”

96–98 Points – Jeb Dunnuck
“Cassis, graphite, violets, iris, and a wonderful sense of minerality all define the 2025 Château Angélus. Medium to full-bodied, with incredible purity, classy background oak, integrated acidity, and a great finish.”

96–98 Points – Wine Advocate (William Kelley)
“The 2025 Angélus is already beautifully harmonious, unfurling with notes of sweet dark berries, plums, violets, licorice and spices. Layered and multidimensional with ripe tannins and a long perfumed finish.”

95–97 Points – Neal Martin, Vinous
“The bouquet opens with blackberry, raspberry, cassis and iodine notes. The palate is silky smooth with filigree tannins, very well judged acidity and palpable sapid notes. Great potential.”

95–97 Points – Antonio Galloni, Vinous
“The 2025 Angélus is a superb contemporary Grand Vin. Aromatic, vibrant and wonderfully fresh, dazzling from start to finish with blood orange, mint, white pepper, rose petal and chalk.”