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

The 2025 Rauzan-Ségla is totally seamless in the glass. Dark-toned fruit, mocha, new leather, licorice, menthol and dried herbs infuse the palate with tremendous textural depth. The 2025 is of courseThe 2025 Rauzan-Ségla is totally seamless in the glass. Dark-toned fruit, mocha, new leather, licorice, menthol and dried herbs infuse the palate with tremendous textural depth. The 2025 is of course very young. The year's natural concentration is its most evident signature at this time, but the rest will surely follow. Polished, supremely elegant tannins support the finish. What a stunner. Tasted two times. Drinking range: 2035 - 2065 Rating: 95-97 Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com (Apr 2026)

Release date: 4/6/2026

Marked by a spicy, oaky profile, the 2025 D'Issan reveals aromas of lead pencil, tobacco and dark berries. Medium- to full-bodied, structured and dense, it’s built around an assertive tannic frameMarked by a spicy, oaky profile, the 2025 D'Issan reveals aromas of lead pencil, tobacco and dark berries. Medium- to full-bodied, structured and dense, it’s built around an assertive tannic frame and concludes with a long, spicy finish. Quite introverted at this stage, it will need to gain in elegance and harmony with élevage. Rating: 90-92 Yohan Castaing, www.robertparker.com (Apr 2026)

Release date: 4/6/2026

Beautifully knitted down, this has energy and character, classical, sculpted, this is very much what you want from great Left Bank classified, excellent quality, cassis and enrobed silky tannins,Beautifully knitted down, this has energy and character, classical, sculpted, this is very much what you want from great Left Bank classified, excellent quality, cassis and enrobed silky tannins, cappuccino. No sharp acidity here in any way, balanced with just the right amount of reserve. 2nd vintage in the new cellar since inauguration in 2024. José Sanfins director. Rating: 95 Jane Anson, www.janeanson.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

The 2025 Palmer was picked between September 4 and 26 at just 20 hl/ha (Duroux mentioned how yields have decreased by around 10 hl/ha over the last decade). Matured in 80% new oak and then rackedThe 2025 Palmer was picked between September 4 and 26 at just 20 hl/ha (Duroux mentioned how yields have decreased by around 10 hl/ha over the last decade). Matured in 80% new oak and then racked into foudres the following June, it is quintessentially Palmer on the nose with those almost extravagant floral violet scents that blossom in the glass. Wonderful delineation and focus, touches of Indian ink and cassis emerge with time. The palate is very smooth and velvety on the entry, disguising the substance and weight of this wine. Impressive in terms of density, with a little more grip than the Alter Ego, it delivers just the right amount of spice that gives the finish another dimension. One of the longer-term Margaux wines that would benefit from a cellar in its first few years. Drinking range: 2035 - 2070 Rating: 95-97 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (May 2026)

Release date: 22/5/2026

The 2025 Alter Ego, aged in 20% new oak for eight months then transferred into foudres, has a quite effervescent, sorbet-fresh bouquet with perfumed black cherry and cassis fruit, becoming moreThe 2025 Alter Ego, aged in 20% new oak for eight months then transferred into foudres, has a quite effervescent, sorbet-fresh bouquet with perfumed black cherry and cassis fruit, becoming more floral with touches of pressed violet mixed with blood orange. Real intensity. The palate is framed by supple and fluid tannins, but there is certainly backbone to this Alter Ego, with gentle but insistent grip towards the finish. It coheres beautifully in the glass, with ample length and is very refined. Lovely. Drinking range: 2030 - 2055 Rating: 92-94 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (May 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

Extremely sophisticated and refined, with fine tannins and a long finish. Medium-bodied, polished and pretty. Currant, blackberry and cherry undertones. Seriously crafted. One of the best ever.Extremely sophisticated and refined, with fine tannins and a long finish. Medium-bodied, polished and pretty. Currant, blackberry and cherry undertones. Seriously crafted. One of the best ever. Rating: 96-97 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.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 was picked from 5 to 19 September, and this year includes a slightly higher percentage of Petit Verdot. It is matured in 35% new barrels and 30% in ovoid concrete tanks/amphora.The 2025 Ferrière was picked from 5 to 19 September, and this year includes a slightly higher percentage of Petit Verdot. It is matured in 35% new barrels and 30% in ovoid concrete tanks/amphora. This has a delightful, well-defined bouquet with iris flower and subtle undergrowth scents, plenty of black fruit, yet it feels streamlined and focused. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, silky smooth in texture, a keen line of acidity and more minéralité on the finish compared to its Margaux “sibling”, La Gurgue. This is a delicious Margaux that will be approachable in its youth but will age in bottle. Just 12.7% alcohol here. Drinking range: 2030 - 2055 Rating: 91-93 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (May 2026)

Release date: 12/5/2026

The texture and depth are really impressive for this chateau and might be its best wine ever. It’s medium-bodied with integrated and refined tannins, a powdery and textured mouthfeel and an endlessThe texture and depth are really impressive for this chateau and might be its best wine ever. It’s medium-bodied with integrated and refined tannins, a powdery and textured mouthfeel and an endless finish. Floating on the pure fruit. 65% cabernet sauvignon, 18% merlot, 11% cabernet franc and 6% petit verdot. Rating: 96-97 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.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)