Médoc & Haut Médoc

Release date: 13/5/2026

A blend of 50% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Petit Verdot, the 2025 La Lagune is gourmand and lively, offering up aromas of cassis, mulberries, flowers and lilac. Medium- to full-bodied,A blend of 50% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Petit Verdot, the 2025 La Lagune is gourmand and lively, offering up aromas of cassis, mulberries, flowers and lilac. Medium- to full-bodied, layered and enveloping, it's round and fleshy, has good depth at the core and is framed by velvety tannins, concluding with a long, delicate and floral finish. The estate appears to be moving toward a more precise expression, where purity of fruit and finer tannin definition come to the fore. This is one to follow. Rating: 91-93 William Kelley, The Wine Advocate (May 2026)

Release date: 12/5/2026

The 2025 Poujeaux is fabulous. Right out of the gate, it offers superb fruit intensity and plenty of structure to match. Dark blue and black-toned fruit, grilled herbs, menthol, lavender and licoriceThe 2025 Poujeaux is fabulous. Right out of the gate, it offers superb fruit intensity and plenty of structure to match. Dark blue and black-toned fruit, grilled herbs, menthol, lavender and licorice infuse the palate with tremendous depth. Broad swaths of tannin add to an impression of somber intensity. Yields were just 27 hectoliters per hectare. That, along with a higher percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon vis-à-vis most years, has resulted in an especially potent Poujeaux. Tasted two times. Drinking range: 2035 - 2065 Rating: 92-95 Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com (Apr 2026)

Release date: 12/5/2026

Dark fruit with a touch of graphite on the nose. The palate is medium- to full-bodied with focused tannins that are discreet yet expressive and a subtle, juicy dark fruit character.Dark fruit with a touch of graphite on the nose. The palate is medium- to full-bodied with focused tannins that are discreet yet expressive and a subtle, juicy dark fruit character. Rating: 92-93 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (Apr 2026)

Release date: 12/5/2026

The winemaking here seems to have been on a seriously upward trajectory in recent years - and now with the arrival of their new cellars - this is the best we hasted from Cantemerle en primeur.The winemaking here seems to have been on a seriously upward trajectory in recent years - and now with the arrival of their new cellars - this is the best we hasted from Cantemerle en primeur. Intense and vivid with classic lines of dark plum, and hedgerow blooms. You know immediately you are on the left bank, with upright frame and sophisticated pencil-lead and graphite etched on the lovely creamy flowing fruit core. Brambling, savoury and loaded with charm. A great success.L&S (Apr 2026)

Release date: 7/5/2026

The 2026 Chateau Belgrave is a seriously smart release from this low-key address. Pure and focused on the palate. The smartly rounded black fruit is delivered with precision and measured power. PureThe 2026 Chateau Belgrave is a seriously smart release from this low-key address. Pure and focused on the palate. The smartly rounded black fruit is delivered with precision and measured power. Pure essence of blackberries and blueberries and then some high-toned raspberry notes keeping it lifted and juicy. Good intensity - gently delivered. Highly recommended if the price makes sense, this will drink really well for a least ten years once it wakes up from a few years in your cellar. Drinking range: 2031 - 2041L&S (Apr 2026)

Release date: 27/4/2026

The 2025 Clos Manou is racy, elegant and polished from start to finish. Plush contours wrap around a core of red/purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal, mocha and new leather. This mid-weight, juicyThe 2025 Clos Manou is racy, elegant and polished from start to finish. Plush contours wrap around a core of red/purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal, mocha and new leather. This mid-weight, juicy Médoc is impeccable. Drinking range: 2028 - 2037 Rating: 92-94 Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com (Apr 2026)

The 2025 Beaumont is a potent, burly Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois. Dark red-toned fruit, gravel, incense, dried herbs and incense are front and center. There's a bit of toughness in the tannins, butThe 2025 Beaumont is a potent, burly Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois. Dark red-toned fruit, gravel, incense, dried herbs and incense are front and center. There's a bit of toughness in the tannins, but that's not too surprising at this level. This Haut-Médoc will be a fine companion at the dinner table, especially if enjoyed with similarly hearty fare. Drinking range: 2027 - 2035 Rating: 88-90 Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com (Apr 2026)

The 2025 Madame de Beaucaillou is absolutely delicious. Bright and fresh in the glass, Madame captures all the vibrancy of this distinctive vintage. Red-toned fruit, blood orange, chalk and mint areThe 2025 Madame de Beaucaillou is absolutely delicious. Bright and fresh in the glass, Madame captures all the vibrancy of this distinctive vintage. Red-toned fruit, blood orange, chalk and mint are beautifully delineated. Picking early ahead of the rains yielded an especially taut, nervy red that is quite contemporary in style and likely to find many fans. Cabernet Sauvignon is quite prominent in the blend this year. Drinking range: 2027 - 2037 Rating: 90-92 Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com (Apr 2026)

A very structured red with a medium body, good depth of fruit and juicy tannins. Earth, spice and terra cotta undertones to the fruit. Muscular in many ways.A very structured red with a medium body, good depth of fruit and juicy tannins. Earth, spice and terra cotta undertones to the fruit. Muscular in many ways. Rating: 93-94 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (Apr 2026)

Tight and polished, with a medium body, solid depth of fruit and polished, integrated tannins that give length and focus.Tight and polished, with a medium body, solid depth of fruit and polished, integrated tannins that give length and focus. Rating: 92-93 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (Apr 2026)

The 2025 Potensac has a lot to offer. Dark and savory, the 2025 presents an attractive mélange of strong savory/earthy inflections and dark-fleshed fruit. A burst of floral notes punctuates theThe 2025 Potensac has a lot to offer. Dark and savory, the 2025 presents an attractive mélange of strong savory/earthy inflections and dark-fleshed fruit. A burst of floral notes punctuates the finish. The 2025 will need a few years in bottle, but it has quite a bit of potential. Drinking range: 2031 - 2043 Rating: 91-93 Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com (Apr 2026)