Margaux

Release date: 10/6/2026

The 2025 Château Margaux is a wine that rewards patience. Tasting with Blandine de Rouffignac, the estate's lead oenologist, it was fascinating to hear how sugar ripeness raced ahead of phenolicThe 2025 Château Margaux is a wine that rewards patience. Tasting with Blandine de Rouffignac, the estate's lead oenologist, it was fascinating to hear how sugar ripeness raced ahead of phenolic ripeness by mid-August. Thankfully, cooler conditions at the end of the month bought valuable time, and the team resisted any temptation to rush. Confident in the health of the fruit, they waited for full ripeness before harvesting. That patience is evident in the glass. The wine combines remarkable concentration with an effortless sense of freshness. The fruit is beautifully ripe and abundant, with crunchy cassis, hints of peony and a touch of damp pot pourri adding aromatic complexity. Beneath it all runs a cool crushed-rock minerality that gives the wine energy and direction. The density here is striking, yet nothing feels heavy. Instead, the wine seems to gather momentum across the palate before a cool breeze of freshness carries it through the long, vibrant finish. A complete and deeply impressive Château Margaux, combining power, precision and grace in equal measure.L&S (Apr 2026)

Release date: 10/6/2026

The 2025 Pavillon Rouge is a gorgeous, very sexy wine, a Margaux that captures the best the vintage had to offer. Succulent red cherry/plum fruit, mocha and new leather open first. This offersThe 2025 Pavillon Rouge is a gorgeous, very sexy wine, a Margaux that captures the best the vintage had to offer. Succulent red cherry/plum fruit, mocha and new leather open first. This offers gorgeous mid-palate pliancy and fabulous persistence, not to mention compelling balance all around. It's a very fine Pavillon Rouge, but one that will require cellaring as the tannins are quite imposing. Drinking range: 2033 - 2045 Rating: 92-94 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (May 2026)

Release date: 5/6/2026

Gorgeous vibrant pink rim to the wine with violet aromas on the nose, very dark but very perfumed and not at all hot or sunny. So juicy and alive with structure – the soft tannins give the outlineGorgeous vibrant pink rim to the wine with violet aromas on the nose, very dark but very perfumed and not at all hot or sunny. So juicy and alive with structure – the soft tannins give the outline while the real fruit purity sits in the middle. I love this a lot, very approachable, streamlined and focused with layers of fine tannins and brightness. You can feel the concentration in the construction but this carries a really fun, friendly, welcoming aspect because of the juiciness on the mid-palate. 50% grand vin production. 3.67pH. Ageing 18 months, 60% new oak. 0.5% Cabernet Franc completes the blend. Drinking range: 2034 - 2048 Rating: 97 Georgie Hindle - Decanter (Apr 2026)

Release date: 4/6/2026

A tight and juicy red with blackberry, cherry, plum and spice aromas and flavors. It’s medium-bodied with a creamy texture and a crunchy finish. Refined for the vintage, with plenty of character andA tight and juicy red with blackberry, cherry, plum and spice aromas and flavors. It’s medium-bodied with a creamy texture and a crunchy finish. Refined for the vintage, with plenty of character and length. Rating: 96-97 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (Apr 2026)

Release date: 4/6/2026

The 2025 Cantenac Brown is quite the powerhouse. Dark and ample in feel, the 2025 offers gorgeous presence and class to burn. Crème de cassis, new leather, lavender, menthol, licorice and mocha areThe 2025 Cantenac Brown is quite the powerhouse. Dark and ample in feel, the 2025 offers gorgeous presence and class to burn. Crème de cassis, new leather, lavender, menthol, licorice and mocha are some of the many notes that open with a bit of coaxing. There's tremendous substance and stuffing here. The tannins are quite fine, which is especially remarkable considering the wine's intense fruit. Drinking range: 2035 - 2065 Rating: 94-96 Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com (Apr 2026)

Release date: 3/6/2026

The 2025 Brane-Cantenac is a wonderful example of how this vintage has defied expectations. Many anticipated rich, powerful wines in the mould of 2022, yet this has something quite different toThe 2025 Brane-Cantenac is a wonderful example of how this vintage has defied expectations. Many anticipated rich, powerful wines in the mould of 2022, yet this has something quite different to offer: air, grace and remarkable freshness alongside its undeniable concentration. Much of this is down to Brane's enviable position on Margaux's celebrated Terrace 4. The Grand Vin comes exclusively from this deep gravel plateau, where old vines planted after the devastating 1956 frost have now developed root systems capable of thriving even in the hottest years. In 2025, those deep roots proved invaluable, allowing the vines to avoid the hydric stress that affected many neighbours. The result is a wine of effortless charm. Crème de cassis, ripe plum and gentle spice flow across the palate, pushed forward by bright energy and a beautifully classical sense of proportion. Refined yet immediately appealing, it combines generosity with poise in a way few wines manage. There is plenty of substance here, but it is delivered with such ease and elegance that it feels almost weightless. A superb Brane-Cantenac and one of the most complete wines of the vintage. 2025 marks 100 years of the Lurton family here - and they are celebrating with a one-off special label to mark the occasion.L&S (Apr 2026)

Release date: 3/6/2026

Baron de Brane is a blend of 59% Merlot, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Cabernet Franc, aged for 12 months in barrel with just 30% new oak. The fruit is supple and inviting, with gentle weight and aBaron de Brane is a blend of 59% Merlot, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Cabernet Franc, aged for 12 months in barrel with just 30% new oak. The fruit is supple and inviting, with gentle weight and a lovely sense of flow across the palate. What really stands out, though, is the freshness. It gives the wine energy, lift and real charm. Fine-boned, polished and thoroughly enjoyable, this is a super effort and even from barrel, this is already remarkably easy to love.L&S (Apr 2026)

Release date: 1/6/2026

A very pure, very classic - but almost 'maxed' Giscours this year. Classic aromas - of blackcurrant, plum, rose petals and cigar box - all delivered with purity and drive. Un muddled - focused andA very pure, very classic - but almost 'maxed' Giscours this year. Classic aromas - of blackcurrant, plum, rose petals and cigar box - all delivered with purity and drive. Un muddled - focused and very pretty Margaux - but with enough guts to give this an added layer of charm. Pretty, perfumed and yet indulgent.L&S (Apr 2026)

Release date: 22/5/2026

One of the most refined and seamless wines of the vintage is the 2025 Palmer, a blend of 55% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Petit Verdot that wafts from the glass with aromas of sweetOne of the most refined and seamless wines of the vintage is the 2025 Palmer, a blend of 55% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Petit Verdot that wafts from the glass with aromas of sweet blackberries, plums and licorice complemented by floral accents of violet and wisteria (yes, the window of the tasting room was closed). Full-bodied, suave and layered, with a deep and concentrated core of fruit, bright acids and supple tannins, it's already harmonious and complete, concluding with a long, penetrating finish. At only 13.5% alcohol, this is quite a bit lower than most recent sunny vintages at Palmer. Rating: 97-99 William Kelley, The Wine Advocate (May 2026)

Release date: 22/5/2026

Beautiful deep plum colour, so juicy and mouth watering, with a real energy and momentum, blueberry, cherry pit, love the powerful concentration and sense of lift through the palate, and thingsBeautiful deep plum colour, so juicy and mouth watering, with a real energy and momentum, blueberry, cherry pit, love the powerful concentration and sense of lift through the palate, and things really grip as it opens and unfolds. 20hl/h, as with everywhere, 3.65ph, harvest September 8 to 24. Drinking range: 2032 - 2040 Rating: 93 Jane Anson, www.janeanson.com (Apr 2026)

Release date: 21/5/2026

A complex and complete wine already, with berry, cherry, orange peel, terra cotta and dried mushroom aromas. Medium-bodied with a pretty core of fruit and crunchy tannins. Savory finish. A blend ofA complex and complete wine already, with berry, cherry, orange peel, terra cotta and dried mushroom aromas. Medium-bodied with a pretty core of fruit and crunchy tannins. Savory finish. A blend of 91% cabernet sauvignon and 9% merlot, From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Rating: 95-96 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (Apr 2026)

Release date: 21/5/2026

Rich, powerful, deep vivid plum colours, totally love the slate scrape texture here, and curling violet and iris flowers. As is so often the case this year, the wines need to take a beat before theRich, powerful, deep vivid plum colours, totally love the slate scrape texture here, and curling violet and iris flowers. As is so often the case this year, the wines need to take a beat before the creaminess and cherry pit steps in, love the interplay of gunsmoke and spice. Smooth and silky tannins, good quality with plenty of berry fruits, this has a beautiful balance. 25hl/ha Harvest September 8 to 25. 25hl/ha. Here they chose to prioritise the aromatics for picking and you feel it, but also get that slate texture that brings you to the Médoc. Yield 25 hl/ha. Harvest September 8 to 25. Tasted three times. 25hl/ha Harvest September 8 to 25. Rating: 96 Jane Anson, www.janeanson.com (Apr 2026)

Release date: 20/5/2026

A wonderfully intense and vibrant Labegorce. Margaux has a had a really good year in 2025 - and even some of the less well known Chateau have knocked it out of the park. Labegorce is superb. Deep inA wonderfully intense and vibrant Labegorce. Margaux has a had a really good year in 2025 - and even some of the less well known Chateau have knocked it out of the park. Labegorce is superb. Deep in colour and with a shade more grunt than some - the fruit here is dense and wonderfully intense with a dark brooding air. There is plenty of grippy structure - but a feel of creaminess builds and this is deeply satisfying and smartly built. A very grown-up Bordeaux for classicists. Power and grace here in spades. Bravo. Just 30% New Wood this year. (50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc & 4% Petit Verdot.) Drinking range: 2032 - 2042L&S (Apr 2026)

Release date: 19/5/2026

A crunchy and savory red with blackberry, black cherry and dark mushroom aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with juicy tannins and a fresh and forest-like aftertaste. A blend of 55% cabernetA crunchy and savory red with blackberry, black cherry and dark mushroom aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with juicy tannins and a fresh and forest-like aftertaste. A blend of 55% cabernet sauvignon, 36% merlot, and 9% petit verdot. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Rating: 94-95 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (Apr 2026)

Release date: 19/5/2026

The 2025 Ferrière is laced with dark blueberry fruit, crème de cassis, lavender, menthol and licorice. Inky and unctuous in feel, with striking mid-palate sweetness, the 2025 is a total charmer. TheThe 2025 Ferrière is laced with dark blueberry fruit, crème de cassis, lavender, menthol and licorice. Inky and unctuous in feel, with striking mid-palate sweetness, the 2025 is a total charmer. The blend is 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc, including all 6 hectares of old-vine Merlot. Yields were just 25 hectoliters per hectare. Firm chocolatey tannins support the finish. There's a lot of substance here, and good potential too. Drinking range: 2035 - 2065 Rating: 90-92 Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com (Apr 2026)

Release date: 12/5/2026

The 2025 du Tertre is powerful and quite dense, but also shows more finesse than I have seen in some time. Floral overtones immediately convey elegance. Hints of blue-toned fruit, lavender, spice andThe 2025 du Tertre is powerful and quite dense, but also shows more finesse than I have seen in some time. Floral overtones immediately convey elegance. Hints of blue-toned fruit, lavender, spice and sage develop over time. Polished, supple contours frame it all effortlessly. Tasted two times. Drinking range: 2033 - 2045 Rating: 90-92 Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com (Apr 2026)

Release date: 11/5/2026

Very sophisticated nose here - gorgeous spice from well selected oak framing a pretty and delicately floral red fruit. On the palate this theme continues - with good concentration to the prettyVery sophisticated nose here - gorgeous spice from well selected oak framing a pretty and delicately floral red fruit. On the palate this theme continues - with good concentration to the pretty raspberry and red cherry fruit core, darkened a little buy a neat vein of crunching cassis. Margaux had a good year- and this is another example where that quality shines out.L&S (Apr 2026)

Release date: 6/5/2026

In the line-up of Margaux in 2025 - which had a good, largely high standard across the board - Malescot stood out for its flashy concentration and bold frame. Quite dense, quite glossy core and fullIn the line-up of Margaux in 2025 - which had a good, largely high standard across the board - Malescot stood out for its flashy concentration and bold frame. Quite dense, quite glossy core and full throttle. Its more burly and far less graceful at this early stage then its neighbours. Fans of the Chateau will not be disappointed though - this is just a bold, high volume edition of this solid performer. L&S (Apr 2026)