Saint Julien

Release date: 2/6/2025

A gorgeously vivid, lifted nose, with floral aromatics, dark berry and cassis fruits, fleshy but understated, elegant and finessed, squid ink, sandalwood, incense, maintains estate signature and isA gorgeously vivid, lifted nose, with floral aromatics, dark berry and cassis fruits, fleshy but understated, elegant and finessed, squid ink, sandalwood, incense, maintains estate signature and is full of pleasure, 100% new oak for ageing, 3.8 pH. Harvest 23 September to 7 October. Drinking range: 2032 - 2048 Rating: 95 Jane Anson, www.janeanson.com (May 2025)

Release date: 2/6/2025

Very pure and minerally, with good depth of fruit, fresh dark cherries and berries. Almost full-bodied, with lots of fine-grained tannins that get chalky. Structured and quite long. A good, denseVery pure and minerally, with good depth of fruit, fresh dark cherries and berries. Almost full-bodied, with lots of fine-grained tannins that get chalky. Structured and quite long. A good, dense expression from the vintage. 65% merlot, 32% cabernet sauvignon and 3% petit verdot. Rating: 93-94 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (Apr 2025)

Release date: 23/5/2025

Good depth for the vintage, showing blackcurrants, dark chocolate and pine cones. Firm and fine-grained with medium to full body. Impressive length.Good depth for the vintage, showing blackcurrants, dark chocolate and pine cones. Firm and fine-grained with medium to full body. Impressive length. Rating: 94-95 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (Apr 2025)

Release date: 22/5/2025

Medium to full intensity, vivid plum with vibrant violet around the rim, ink, black tea, chamomile flowers, slate, graphite, redcurrant, rose petals, cassis, bilberry, raspberry leaf, delivers theMedium to full intensity, vivid plum with vibrant violet around the rim, ink, black tea, chamomile flowers, slate, graphite, redcurrant, rose petals, cassis, bilberry, raspberry leaf, delivers the texture, tension and complexity that you expect from this level of estate in any vintage, and it is a success, reserved, slim and savoury with ageing potential. Arnaud Delon now at the estate, working alongside his father Jean-Hubert Delon. 31hl/ha yield. New cellars now in operation for the winemaking, 75% new oak. 3.60 pH. 31 hl/ha. 6.3% press wine. Harvest 30 September to 9 October. Drinking range: 2032 - 2048 Rating: 94 Jane Anson, www.janeanson.com (May 2025)

Release date: 22/5/2025

The 2024 Clos du Marquis was cropped at 32 hl/ha between September and 25 October 10. It matured in 50% new oak barrels for 16 months. This has an expressive bouquet with blackberry, blueberry andThe 2024 Clos du Marquis was cropped at 32 hl/ha between September and 25 October 10. It matured in 50% new oak barrels for 16 months. This has an expressive bouquet with blackberry, blueberry and light violet scents that lend it Margaux-like allure. The palate is medium-bodied with a citric entry thanks to the acidity, edgy tannins and more black fruit laced with cedar and graphite toward the finish. Give this three or four years in bottle. This is slightly leaner, but it maintains focus. Drinking range: 2028 - 2042 Rating: 90-92 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (May 2025)

Release date: 21/5/2025

A bit closed and almost steely at the moment. At the same time, there is depth and huge structure, showing black cherries, mulberries, fine spices and violets. Full-bodied, this has heaps of veryA bit closed and almost steely at the moment. At the same time, there is depth and huge structure, showing black cherries, mulberries, fine spices and violets. Full-bodied, this has heaps of very small-grained, dusty tannins on the palate and a long finish. A concentrated wine. Wait and see. Rating: 94-95 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (Apr 2025)

Release date: 15/5/2025

A wonderful Lagrange from this challenging vintage. This has excellent depth and complexity, showing vivid berry fruit, blackcurrants, tapenade, spices and minerals. Crunchy and succulent with mediumA wonderful Lagrange from this challenging vintage. This has excellent depth and complexity, showing vivid berry fruit, blackcurrants, tapenade, spices and minerals. Crunchy and succulent with medium to full body and a long, succulent finish. Real poise. Rating: 94-95 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (May 2025)

Release date: 15/5/2025

The 2024 Les Fiefs de Lagrange comprises a slightly different blend this year, with more Merlot and Petit Verdot. It has a light, violet-scented bouquet with just a touch of Indian ink. The palate isThe 2024 Les Fiefs de Lagrange comprises a slightly different blend this year, with more Merlot and Petit Verdot. It has a light, violet-scented bouquet with just a touch of Indian ink. The palate is medium-bodied and quite fleshy in the mouth with pliant tannins. The Petit Verdot is neatly assimilated on the lightly spiced finish. This will need 12 to 18 months in bottle and drink well for the next decade. Drinking range: 2027 - 2037 Rating: 87-89 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (May 2025)

Release date: 13/5/2025

Good depth and complexity here from this light, acid-driven vintage. Violets, fresh herbs, blackcurrants, berries and a touch of paprika and white pepper. Bright and succulent on the palate withGood depth and complexity here from this light, acid-driven vintage. Violets, fresh herbs, blackcurrants, berries and a touch of paprika and white pepper. Bright and succulent on the palate with firm, crunchy tannins and a structured finish. Rating: 94-95 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (May 2025)

Release date: 12/5/2025

Aromas of blackberries, cassis and toasty oak introduce the 2024 Gloria, a medium-bodied, lively wine built around youthfully chalky tannins.Aromas of blackberries, cassis and toasty oak introduce the 2024 Gloria, a medium-bodied, lively wine built around youthfully chalky tannins. Rating: 88-90 William Kelley, The Wine Advocate (Apr 2025)

Release date: 12/5/2025

2024 may not be the most emphatic and broad shouldered Barton - but it has a great shape and feel and a really sophisticated persistence. The Bartons have perfectly captured this great estate's2024 may not be the most emphatic and broad shouldered Barton - but it has a great shape and feel and a really sophisticated persistence. The Bartons have perfectly captured this great estate's character through the prism of 2024. Finesse, neat layers and precise fruit notes come together with the pencil lead and and wafts of cedar wood in great harmony. This is a complete and joyously harmonious Leoville-Barton, full of grace and charm - with the energy of 2024 coursing through it. 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc.L&S (Apr 2025)

Release date: 12/5/2025

We tasted this twice and consistently well. After the Mauvesin this is immediately charming. There is a greater ripeness here to the fruit profile, juicy red and black berries - a spice and savourWe tasted this twice and consistently well. After the Mauvesin this is immediately charming. There is a greater ripeness here to the fruit profile, juicy red and black berries - a spice and savour you'd hope for -a ll jumping out of the glass. The depth and breadth is a rare treat in this cool year - and is a real plus. The palate leans into crisp plum notes and dark ripe raspberry juice. Lovely intensity and yet super refined with lift and good intensity.L&S (May 2025)

Release date: 7/5/2025

Tasted twice - and the 2024 Talbot impressed on both occasions. There's a classical feel to this, its unmistakably Saint Julien. A bright vision of Talbot, but the fruit depth and texture isTasted twice - and the 2024 Talbot impressed on both occasions. There's a classical feel to this, its unmistakably Saint Julien. A bright vision of Talbot, but the fruit depth and texture is surprising - neatly framed by a touch of cigar box spice. There is that classic cassis-berry fruit heart here and a leafy crunch, fresh and vivacious without ever being too lean or too tart. A really charming rendition - particularly in this vintage.L&S (Apr 2025)

Release date: 7/5/2025

The 2024 Connetable Talbot contains more Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend (59%) and was matured in used oak barrels. It has a light but agreeable nose with tobacco and sous-bois infusing the blackThe 2024 Connetable Talbot contains more Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend (59%) and was matured in used oak barrels. It has a light but agreeable nose with tobacco and sous-bois infusing the black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe tannins, fleshy and quite peppery in style, with a nicely composed finish. Quite open even at this early stage. Drinking range: 2027 - 2035 Rating: 87-89 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (May 2025)

Release date: 4/5/2025

The 2024 Gruaud Larose shows excellent potential, bursting with notes of cassis, pencil shavings, iris and violets. Medium to full-bodied, suave and seamless, it's ample and pure, with a precise,The 2024 Gruaud Larose shows excellent potential, bursting with notes of cassis, pencil shavings, iris and violets. Medium to full-bodied, suave and seamless, it's ample and pure, with a precise, refined pro-life and good persistence on the finish. A blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc, it is the fruit of a growing season defined by fully 30 organic phytosanitary treatments and a harvest that concluded on October 8. It checks in at 12.4% alcohol and pH 3.77 (for Gruaud, a rather low number). Rating: 92-94 William Kelley, The Wine Advocate (Apr 2025)

Release date: 29/4/2025

A blend of 46% Merlot and 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, with the balance Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, the 2024 Sarget de Gruaud Larose is a medium-bodied, tangy red redolent of cassis and petals.A blend of 46% Merlot and 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, with the balance Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, the 2024 Sarget de Gruaud Larose is a medium-bodied, tangy red redolent of cassis and petals. Pretty, pure and a touch acid-driven, it checks in at just under 12.5% alcohol. Rating: 86-88 William Kelley, The Wine Advocate (Apr 2025)

Release date: 24/4/2025

Owner, François-Xavier Maroteaux is the new president of the Union de Grands Crus de Bordeaux - and has tried to generate some energy in the campaign with this well considered early release. WeOwner, François-Xavier Maroteaux is the new president of the Union de Grands Crus de Bordeaux - and has tried to generate some energy in the campaign with this well considered early release. We tasted twice and found a good, classically shaped Branaire. Very much in the house style but with a lightness in feel and intensity that comes in 2024. The nose delivers good brooding promise with smart oak and dark savour. Some classical shadows to the well presented fruit bundle. This leads to a bright and juicy attack with mouth-watering freshness revealing a firm line of chiseled red flesh. Perky bites with cherry skin notes and a summer-pudding smashed fruit mix. Successful in the vintage with a softL&S (Apr 2025)