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2024 CHÂTEAU L'IF Grand Cru Saint Emilion
Release date: 4/6/2025
Quite an aromatic wine with appetizing spiciness, white pepper, hibiscus and red berries. Juicy and bright, with a medium body, fine-etched chalky tannins and a long, bright finish. Very pure fruitQuite an aromatic wine with appetizing spiciness, white pepper, hibiscus and red berries. Juicy and bright, with a medium body, fine-etched chalky tannins and a long, bright finish. Very pure fruit with excellent texture and mid-palate roundness. 85% merlot and 15% cabernet franc. Rating: 96-97 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (May 2025)
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2024 CHÂTEAU CANON 1er Grand Cru Classé Saint Emilion
Release date: 3/6/2025
The 2024 Canon was picked from September 19 to October 9, a harvest that I witnessed firsthand while joining the pickers on one afternoon. It aged in 49% new oak and 6% casks for between 16 and 18The 2024 Canon was picked from September 19 to October 9, a harvest that I witnessed firsthand while joining the pickers on one afternoon. It aged in 49% new oak and 6% casks for between 16 and 18 months. The bouquet is well defined with pure black cherry, raspberry and a subtle marine influence that develops in the glass, though I find the Troplong Mondot tasted alongside has more amplitude. The palate is medium-bodied and pliant with fine tannins and finesse. One bottle at the château had more weight on the finish than others that feel attenuated and missing a bit of substance. Drinking range: 2029 - 2050 Rating: 91-93 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (May 2025)
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2024 CHÂTEAU GRAND MAYNE Grand Cru Classé Saint Emilion
Release date: 27/5/2025
70 M 30 CF 13.8% Bright raspberry and liquorice aromas with violet and some cinnamon. Packed red and black fruits with juiciness and good depth. Lightweight supple tannins and excellent70 M 30 CF 13.8% Bright raspberry and liquorice aromas with violet and some cinnamon. Packed red and black fruits with juiciness and good depth. Lightweight supple tannins and excellent balancing freshness. This is a terrific performance in the 2024 vintage. Rating: 91 Rod Smith MW, www.timatkin.com (Apr 2025)
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2024 CHÂTEAU BELLEFONT-BELCIER Grand Cru Classé Saint Emilion
Release date: 22/5/2025
The 2024 Bellefont-Belcier has a slightly higher-toned bouquet than its peers, with black cherry, blueberry and touches of dark chocolate. The palate is medium-bodied with quite stocky tannins on theThe 2024 Bellefont-Belcier has a slightly higher-toned bouquet than its peers, with black cherry, blueberry and touches of dark chocolate. The palate is medium-bodied with quite stocky tannins on the entry that render this Saint-Émilion a bit dry and hard, especially toward the end. Maybe this will mellow during its barrel maturation? There is decent substance here, so hopefully this will. Drinking range: 2029 - 2044 Rating: 88-90 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (May 2025)
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2024 CHÂTEAU PAVIE 1er Grand Cru Classé Saint Emilion
Release date: 22/5/2025
There is no better way to discover the power of the Pavie terroir than to see how it has peformed in 2024 - a naturally cooler and slimmer vintage, and yet you still have a wine here that has depth,There is no better way to discover the power of the Pavie terroir than to see how it has peformed in 2024 - a naturally cooler and slimmer vintage, and yet you still have a wine here that has depth, energy, intensity and concentration, squid ink, fennel, oyster shell salinity. The fruit is sappy, for sure a brighter and slimmer version of Pavie compared to many vintages but this is still unmistakeable estate signature. 42ha in production, now including Pavie Decesse and Bellevue Mondotte (as of 2022). 24hl/h yield, September 27 to October 9, 3.69 pH. 65% new oak, with lower toast. Drinking range: 2031 - 2046 Rating: 94 Jane Anson, www.janeanson.com (May 2025)
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2024 CHÂTEAU MANGOT Grand Cru Saint Emilion
Release date: 21/5/2025
The 2024 Mangot is soft, fruity and quite approachable. Dark-toned fruit, spice, new leather, incense and licorice are all woven together in this gracious, mid-weight Saint-Émilion. Mangot is a bitThe 2024 Mangot is soft, fruity and quite approachable. Dark-toned fruit, spice, new leather, incense and licorice are all woven together in this gracious, mid-weight Saint-Émilion. Mangot is a bit light, especially in the mid-palate, but it's nicely balanced just the same. Tasted two times. Drinking range: 2026 - 2034 Rating: 90-92 Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com (Apr 2025)
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2024 CHÂTEAU FIGEAC 1er Grand Cru Classé A Saint Emilion
Release date: 21/5/2025
The 2024 Figeac was picked September 20 to October 5 at 31 hl/ha after sorting, as the natural yield was 36 hl/ha. The château sacrificed 21% of the crop (which I witnessed first-hand when I calledThe 2024 Figeac was picked September 20 to October 5 at 31 hl/ha after sorting, as the natural yield was 36 hl/ha. The château sacrificed 21% of the crop (which I witnessed first-hand when I called in during harvest and toured the reception) and it matured entirely in new oak with 8% vin de presse. That wood is neatly assimilated on the nose with blackberry, raspberry and light pine resin scents, all fashioned with wonderful delineation. Later, a hint of wilted rose petal emerges from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and a keen line of acidity. This is very elegant and classical Figeac in style. There is a little more linearity, but this feels quite effortless overall. Its buvabilité is perhaps higher than other vintages, even if the likes of the 2020 or 2022 might have longer legs. This becomes spicier with aeration, which seems to prolong the finish, especially on my second visit toward the end of my tastings. Drinking range: 2033 - 2060 Rating: 93-95 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (May 2025)
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2024 CHÂTEAU AUSONE 1er Grand Cru Classé Saint Emilion
Release date: 21/5/2025
A really classic Ausone, reminiscent of the great ones of the 1980s. Medium-bodied, it has such clarity and brightness and length. Purity and precision with drive and focus from superb viticultureA really classic Ausone, reminiscent of the great ones of the 1980s. Medium-bodied, it has such clarity and brightness and length. Purity and precision with drive and focus from superb viticulture and winemaking. A blend of 65% cabernet franc and 35% merlot. Rating: 97-98 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (May 2025)
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2024 CHÂTEAU FONBEL Grand Cru Saint Emilion
Release date: 21/5/2025
High toned, almost sharp red fruit start the expression with lifted acidity. This is really quite a gentle expression, fruit is lively but there’s little density, instead there’s a soft layer ofHigh toned, almost sharp red fruit start the expression with lifted acidity. This is really quite a gentle expression, fruit is lively but there’s little density, instead there’s a soft layer of chalky tannins which gives the texture and mouthfeel. This works though, it’s harmonious and leans into the vintage taking fruity purity and delivery a charming glass of wine. A subtle chewiness lingers on the finish with raspberry, cranberry and some soft clove and cedar spices. There’s freshness though, cool mint all the way through. I like this light style. A yield of 45hl/ha. Ageing 30% one use barrels. 3.6pH Rating: 90 Georgie Hindle - Decanter (Jun 2025)
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2024 LA CHAPELLE D'AUSONE Grand Cru Saint Emilion
Release date: 21/5/2025
The 2024 Chapelle d'Ausone, like the 2021, contains no Merlot. This is a blend of 85% Cabernet Franc and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged for 20 months in new oak barrels. It has an intense bouquet withThe 2024 Chapelle d'Ausone, like the 2021, contains no Merlot. This is a blend of 85% Cabernet Franc and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged for 20 months in new oak barrels. It has an intense bouquet with brambly red berry fruit, blueberry and light violet scents. This is finely delineated, although the 2022 was more complex. The palate is medium-bodied with a smooth entry, a linear style and more black fruit compared to say, La Clotte. Drinking range: 2028 - 2042 Rating: 90-92 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (May 2025)
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2024 CHÂTEAU LA CLOTTE Grand Cru Classé Saint Emilion
Release date: 21/5/2025
80 M 20 CF 13.5% Earthy and spicy aromas with bright red and black fruits underneath. Concentrated and a little closed. Rich red and black fruit flavours with some lithe acidity and tannins and80 M 20 CF 13.5% Earthy and spicy aromas with bright red and black fruits underneath. Concentrated and a little closed. Rich red and black fruit flavours with some lithe acidity and tannins and great freshness. This is a very classically structured St Emilion which should be drinking well in the mid to long term. Rating: 91 Rod Smith MW, www.timatkin.com (Apr 2025)
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2024 CHÂTEAU MOULIN SAINT GEORGES Grand Cru Saint Emilion
Release date: 21/5/2025
Fragrant, grippy, lovely floral fragrance, gentle cumin and cloves, less density through the mid palate than in recent vintages bu they have captured the finesse and potential of the vintage, and youFragrant, grippy, lovely floral fragrance, gentle cumin and cloves, less density through the mid palate than in recent vintages bu they have captured the finesse and potential of the vintage, and you will not have to wait too long to drink. One to look out for if the prices are good. 3.6ph, 100% new oak, Philippe Baillarguet cellar master. Harvest 20 September to 5 October. Drinking range: 2029 - 2040 Rating: 92 Jane Anson, www.janeanson.com (May 2025)
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2024 CHÂTEAU TROPLONG MONDOT Grand Cru Classé Saint Emilion
Release date: 20/5/2025
The 2024 Troplong Mondot was matured in 55% new oak, 26% in 20-hectolitre foudres and 19% in used barrels. It offers minerally, tightly wound black fruit, blueberry and light chalky scents. Very fineThe 2024 Troplong Mondot was matured in 55% new oak, 26% in 20-hectolitre foudres and 19% in used barrels. It offers minerally, tightly wound black fruit, blueberry and light chalky scents. Very fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant yet tensile tannins. Like the Mondot, it is peppery in style, pretty and sapid towards the finish. Not a huge amount of persistence, yet this is still a serious Saint-Émilion that could well end up at the top of my banded score. Drinking range: 2032 - 2068 Rating: 93-95 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (May 2025)
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2024 CHÂTEAU QUINTUS Grand Cru Saint Emilion
Release date: 20/5/2025
The 2024 Quintus is streets ahead of the second and third wines on the nose, with pretty black cherry and blueberry fruit, a little Margaux-like in style thanks to the violet scent. The palate isThe 2024 Quintus is streets ahead of the second and third wines on the nose, with pretty black cherry and blueberry fruit, a little Margaux-like in style thanks to the violet scent. The palate is medium-bodied with sapid black fruit mixed with blood orange and crushed stone towards the finish. Touches of cracked black pepper and cumin linger on the aftertaste. Very fine. Drinking range: 2029 - 2045 Rating: 91-93 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (May 2025)
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2024 CHÂTEAU FLEUR CARDINALE Grand Cru Saint Emilion
Release date: 19/5/2025
The 2024 Fleur Cardinale was cropped at 42 hl/ha after selection, with two lots undergoing some saignée. It has an attractive bouquet with clean blackberry and wild strawberry fruit laced with wiltedThe 2024 Fleur Cardinale was cropped at 42 hl/ha after selection, with two lots undergoing some saignée. It has an attractive bouquet with clean blackberry and wild strawberry fruit laced with wilted flowers. The palate is medium-bodied with good substance considering the growing season, with mainly notes of black fruit with a subtle citric touch. Nicely composed on the finish, this is a well-crafted Saint-Émilion. Drinking range: 2028 - 2045 Rating: 90-92 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (May 2025)
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2024 CHÂTEAU MONTLANDRIE Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux
Release date: 19/5/2025
60 Merlot, 20 Cabernet Franc, 20 Cabernet Sauvignon: 42% new oak: 13.0% alc: 46000 bottles were produced: The Merlot was picked between 26 and 30 September, the Cabernet Franc was picked on the 3,60 Merlot, 20 Cabernet Franc, 20 Cabernet Sauvignon: 42% new oak: 13.0% alc: 46000 bottles were produced: The Merlot was picked between 26 and 30 September, the Cabernet Franc was picked on the 3, 4 & 5 October and the Cabernet Sauvignon was picked on the 4 & 5 October.
Montlandrie appears more formal, distinguished, and less wild and untamed than of late. It is clearly related to the other wines in the Durantou portfolio, yet each character is distinctly different. In this vintage, Montlandrie is reserved, thoughtful, and polished. The most remarkable aspect here is the quiet tannins, which means Montlandrie is the most forward-drinking of the four non-Pom wines. It spends one month less in barrel than the others, as it is vinified a little later, and it is superb! You will see from my score that I am mightily impressed with this beautifully elegant and magnetically civil wine. 18/20 Rating: 18 Matthew Jukes www.matthewjukes.com (May 2025)
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2024 SAINTAYME Grand Cru Saint Emilion
Release date: 19/5/2025
Juicy, showing orange peel and sesame seeds with red-berry character. Medium-bodied, it has crunchy fruit and a clean finish. Pure merlot.Juicy, showing orange peel and sesame seeds with red-berry character. Medium-bodied, it has crunchy fruit and a clean finish. Pure merlot. Rating: 92-93 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (Apr 2025)
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2024 CHÂTEAU VALANDRAUD Grand Cru Saint Emilion
Release date: 19/5/2025
85 M 9 CS 6 CF 13.5% Tight and wrapped in new oak aromas of clove and sweet spices, but with bold rich black fruit bursting through from underneath. Very inviting and concentrated. Lush richness85 M 9 CS 6 CF 13.5% Tight and wrapped in new oak aromas of clove and sweet spices, but with bold rich black fruit bursting through from underneath. Very inviting and concentrated. Lush richness in the mouth with a lovely silkiness of texture already and vibrant blue fruit. Saturated fruit and deliciousness. Wonderful fruit-flooded saline finish. This is a real treat of the vintage, and a great result. Lots of hard work in the vineyard and winery really demonstrates itself here. Rating: 93 Rod Smith MW, www.timatkin.com (Apr 2025)
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2024 CHÂTEAU TROTTEVIEILLE Grand Cru Classé Saint Emilion
Release date: 19/5/2025
56 CF 41 M 3 CS 14% Powerful black fruit aromas with good spice and violet concentration, some earthy complexity and depth. Juicy fruit flavours with creaminess and spice from the oak (100% new,56 CF 41 M 3 CS 14% Powerful black fruit aromas with good spice and violet concentration, some earthy complexity and depth. Juicy fruit flavours with creaminess and spice from the oak (100% new, although you would not know it). Great freshness and depth on the long finish with fine tannins and a very lively fruity acidity. Really terrific wine this vintage. Rating: 93 Rod Smith MW, www.timatkin.com (Apr 2025)
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2024 LA MONDOTTE Saint Emilion
Release date: 16/5/2025
The 2024 La Mondotte is punchy and energetic, but it also needs to be approached with an open mind and palate. At 13% alcohol, the lowest I can remember here, La Mondotte is driven by strongThe 2024 La Mondotte is punchy and energetic, but it also needs to be approached with an open mind and palate. At 13% alcohol, the lowest I can remember here, La Mondotte is driven by strong limestone inflections and brisk acids more than anything else. Élevage will be everything. The combination of the growing season along with a move towards more freshness in the wines here yielded a Mondotte unlike any I can recall tasting. For readers who appreciate technical data, the super low 3.35pH is more typical of a white wine than a red! Drinking range: 2032 - 2049 Rating: 93-95 Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com (Apr 2025)
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2024 CHÂTEAU CANON LA GAFFELIÈRE Grand Cru Classé Saint Emilion
Release date: 16/5/2025
Soft ruby in colour, medium intensity, rose petals on the nose, light, fragrant and delicate, red fruits, wild strawberries, white flowers, really pretty and well handled. 42 hl/ha yield, 30% new oakSoft ruby in colour, medium intensity, rose petals on the nose, light, fragrant and delicate, red fruits, wild strawberries, white flowers, really pretty and well handled. 42 hl/ha yield, 30% new oak for ageing. Tasted twice, good quality. Harvest 25 September to 5 October. 30% new oak Drinking range: 2029 - 2040 Rating: 92 Jane Anson, www.janeanson.com (Apr 2025)
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2024 CLOS DE L'ORATOIRE Grand Cru Classé Saint Emilion
Release date: 16/5/2025
80 M 20 CF13% Some hints of spice, flowers and sweet herbs wrapped around red fruit. Juicy fruit and very fresh acidity which is nevertheless balanced by bright fruitiness and some silky quality80 M 20 CF13% Some hints of spice, flowers and sweet herbs wrapped around red fruit. Juicy fruit and very fresh acidity which is nevertheless balanced by bright fruitiness and some silky quality to the mid-weight tannins. This is a lovely success in the vintage and will be providing delicious drinking in the mid to long term, from around five years from now. Rating: 91 L&S (Apr 2025)
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2024 CHÂTEAU D'AIGUILHE Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux
Release date: 16/5/2025
90 CS 10 M 13% Quite leafy sappy fresh fruit aromas with some thyme and red berries. Juicy fruit on the palate with structured tannins and fresh acidity. A lean but fresh finish which will be90 CS 10 M 13% Quite leafy sappy fresh fruit aromas with some thyme and red berries. Juicy fruit on the palate with structured tannins and fresh acidity. A lean but fresh finish which will be very good in the short-to-mid term. Rating: 90 L&S (Apr 2025)
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2024 CHÂTEAU GRAND CORBIN-DESPAGNE Grand Cru Saint Emilion
Release date: 16/5/2025
Grilled cedar and sandalwood oak is clear on the opening, along with touches of incense and rose petals, and there are some lovely deep raspberry and red cherry fruit notes, well balanced and sappy.Grilled cedar and sandalwood oak is clear on the opening, along with touches of incense and rose petals, and there are some lovely deep raspberry and red cherry fruit notes, well balanced and sappy. No need to wait too long, good quality. A vintage where being present in the vineyard and making choices throughout was key, making François Despagne a winemaker to look towards. Drinking range: 2030 - 2044 Rating: 91 Jane Anson, www.janeanson.com (May 2025)
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2024 CHÂTEAU BEAU-SÉJOUR BÉCOT 1er Grand Cru Classé Saint Emilion
Release date: 16/5/2025
The 2024 Beau-Séjour Bécot is deep, vivid and wonderfully alive. Dynamic and explosive, with striking inner perfume, Beau-Séjour Bécot is hauntingly beautiful. Blue/purplish fruit, lavender, menthol,The 2024 Beau-Séjour Bécot is deep, vivid and wonderfully alive. Dynamic and explosive, with striking inner perfume, Beau-Séjour Bécot is hauntingly beautiful. Blue/purplish fruit, lavender, menthol, licorice and rose petal soar out of the glass. Silky, refined tannins add to the wine's finesse. The increase of Cabernet Franc in the blend has added aromatic depth and textural elegance. There's a feeling of transparency here that is impossible to miss. Beau-Séjour Bécot has grown into one of the most distinctive wines in Bordeaux. Simply put, the 2024 is magnificent. That's all there is to it. Élevage is 55% in new oak, 15% in once-used barrels and the rest in 20HL casks. Tasted two times. Drinking range: 2034 - 2054 Rating: 95-97 Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com (Apr 2025)
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2024 CHÂTEAU JOANIN BÉCOT Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux
Release date: 16/5/2025
The 2024 Joanin-Bécot is terrific. Supple and racy, with lovely depth, the 2024 exudes balance. Rose petal, lavender, red plum and blood orange are nicely pushed forward. This has lovely mid-palateThe 2024 Joanin-Bécot is terrific. Supple and racy, with lovely depth, the 2024 exudes balance. Rose petal, lavender, red plum and blood orange are nicely pushed forward. This has lovely mid-palate presence, something that was hard to come by in 2024. Pretty floral notes extend the silky, effortless finish. Harvest for the Merlots started on September 28, very late by the estate's standards. Tasted two times. Drinking range: 2026 - 2034 Rating: 89-91 Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com (Apr 2025)
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2024 CHÂTEAU LAROQUE Grand Cru Classé Saint Emilion
Release date: 15/5/2025
The 2024 Laroque has satisfying concentration on the nose with blackberry, wild strawberry and light floral scents. It just needs a little more delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with muchThe 2024 Laroque has satisfying concentration on the nose with blackberry, wild strawberry and light floral scents. It just needs a little more delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with much lighter tannins than recent vintages under winemaker David Suire. The 2024 is nicely balanced, displaying simple and noticeably tertiary red fruit and modest weight on the finish. Sure, it comes across a bit short compared to stellar wines in recent vintages; nevertheless, it should give up to a decade of drinking pleasure. Drinking range: 2029 - 2039 Rating: 89-91 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (May 2025)
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2024 CHÂTEAU CORBIN Grand Cru Classé Saint Emilion
Release date: 14/5/2025
A fresh, perfumed nose, showing berries, cherries, citrus and fine spices. Expressive and textured with medium body, firm tannins and a linear finish.A fresh, perfumed nose, showing berries, cherries, citrus and fine spices. Expressive and textured with medium body, firm tannins and a linear finish. Rating: 92-93 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (Apr 2025)
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2024 CHÂTEAU PAVIE MACQUIN Grand Cru Classé Saint Emilion
Release date: 14/5/2025
Up on the limestone plateau of St Emilion, the whole game in 2024 has been how to handle the austerity without rendering things too tight. Here they have got the balance right - delicate, sappy,Up on the limestone plateau of St Emilion, the whole game in 2024 has been how to handle the austerity without rendering things too tight. Here they have got the balance right - delicate, sappy, drawn out, vivid blackberry and cassis fruits with hidden density, nothing overt but plenty of power and grip. 3.3ph, harvest 3 to 8 October. 42 hl/ha, touch of saignée. Harvesting entirely in October, from 3 to 8, Stéphane Derenoncourt consultant with Nicolas Thienpont. Drinking range: 2030 - 2044 Rating: 94 Jane Anson, www.janeanson.com (May 2025)
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2024 CLOS FOURTET 1er Grand Cru Classé Saint Emilion
Release date: 12/5/2025
A pretty and crunchy wine with a chalky sensation that gives it a polished texture and a fresh finish. Medium-bodied. Shows potential.A pretty and crunchy wine with a chalky sensation that gives it a polished texture and a fresh finish. Medium-bodied. Shows potential. Rating: 94-95 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (Apr 2025)
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2024 CHÂTEAU MARSAU Côtes des Francs
Release date: 12/5/2025
100 M Floral and violet aromas with some rose petal and red fruits. Appealing. Very well extracted with mid-weight tannins, fresh acidity and plenty of fruit weight to balance. This should100 M Floral and violet aromas with some rose petal and red fruits. Appealing. Very well extracted with mid-weight tannins, fresh acidity and plenty of fruit weight to balance. This should provide lovely drinking in the mid term. Rating: 90 Rod Smith MW, www.timatkin.com (Apr 2025)
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2024 CHÂTEAU LA MAURIANE Puisseguin Saint Emilion
Release date: 12/5/2025
A fruity and juicy red with plums and flowers . Medium-bodied with sleek tannins. Lean and easy-going.A fruity and juicy red with plums and flowers . Medium-bodied with sleek tannins. Lean and easy-going. Rating: 89-90 James Suckling, The Wine Spectator (Apr 2025)
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2024 CHÂTEAU BERLIQUET Grand Cru Classé Saint Emilion
Release date: 7/5/2025
The 2024 Berliquet was picked from 20 September to 3 October at 43 hl/ha and aged in 37% new oak, 22% amphoras. This has a much more oyster-tinged, black olive-scented bouquet that distinguishes itThe 2024 Berliquet was picked from 20 September to 3 October at 43 hl/ha and aged in 37% new oak, 22% amphoras. This has a much more oyster-tinged, black olive-scented bouquet that distinguishes it from the 2024 Canon. It's quite intense in style. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, although I find them not as chiseled as the Canon's. It has good weight and substance on the finish in the context of the season, but this will require two or three years in bottle and should then drink well for fifteen to twenty more. Drinking range: 2029 - 2048 Rating: 90-92 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (May 2025)
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2024 CHÂTEAU LA GAFFELIÈRE Grand Cru Classé Saint Emilion
Release date: 7/5/2025
Rose petals, some black cherries and red berries. A hint of coffee beans. Fleshier on the palate than many of its counterparts, showing medium body and bright acidity. Good length to close.Rose petals, some black cherries and red berries. A hint of coffee beans. Fleshier on the palate than many of its counterparts, showing medium body and bright acidity. Good length to close. Rating: 93-94 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (May 2025)
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2024 CLOS LA GAFFELIÈRE Grand Cru Classé Saint Emilion
Release date: 7/5/2025
This shows brooding, sour dark cherries with mulberries and a fleshy yet structured palate. Some chewy tannins linger in the flavorful finish.This shows brooding, sour dark cherries with mulberries and a fleshy yet structured palate. Some chewy tannins linger in the flavorful finish. Rating: 91-92 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (Apr 2025)
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2024 CHÂTEAU CHEVAL BLANC 1er Grand Cru Classé Saint Emilion
Release date: 6/5/2025
Our visit this year was a reminder of the epic calibre of this estate. Despite the conditions of the year - Cheval Blanc has crafted a real gem of a wine in 2024. Pretty, fragrant and delicatelyOur visit this year was a reminder of the epic calibre of this estate. Despite the conditions of the year - Cheval Blanc has crafted a real gem of a wine in 2024. Pretty, fragrant and delicately detailed with purity and refinement to the fore. Aromatic rather than emphatic in impact - it is a sheer delight to taste, sitting perfectly-sculpted across the palate with high-toned cherry flesh notes, raspberries and a gentle fresh line of coolness. A super-fine powdery structure builds in the mouth as does the fruit intensity. A huge amount of work went into creating this almost ethereal beauty - another property where we learnt about the benefits of the 'Densimetric' baths - and another tale of hugely brutal triage to bring only the best fruit to the final wine. Its a great success in light of the season they batttled. 48% Cabernet Franc, 46% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon:L&S (Apr 2025)
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2024 CHÂTEAU COUVENT DES JACOBINS Grand Cru Classé Saint Emilion
Release date: 5/5/2025
80 M 15 CF 5 PV Some earthy smoky spice notes of oak. Dried black fruit and herbs. Seriously extracted and with powerful tannins but not quite enough fruit weight to support them for me. Give80 M 15 CF 5 PV Some earthy smoky spice notes of oak. Dried black fruit and herbs. Seriously extracted and with powerful tannins but not quite enough fruit weight to support them for me. Give this quite some time in the bottle. Rating: 88 Rod Smith MW, www.timatkin.com (Apr 2025)
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2024 CHÂTEAU DE FERRAND Grand Cru Classé Saint Emilion
Release date: 5/5/2025
The 2024 Château de Ferrand has a high-toned bouquet with blueberry and cassis scents, although this is missing complexity and terroir expression. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy blackberryThe 2024 Château de Ferrand has a high-toned bouquet with blueberry and cassis scents, although this is missing complexity and terroir expression. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy blackberry and cedar notes, but it feels a bit "solid" on the finish and misses some fruit concentration. Hopefully it will flesh out a bit in barrel. Drinking range: 2029 - 2040 Rating: 88-90 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (May 2025)
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2024 CHÂTEAU ANGÉLUS 1er Grand Cru Classé Saint Emilion
Release date: 30/4/2025
The Merlot for the 2024 Angélus was picked from September 11 to September 28 and the Cabernet Franc from September 29 to October 3. The Merlot aged in new oak, with some aged in white barrels. HalfThe Merlot for the 2024 Angélus was picked from September 11 to September 28 and the Cabernet Franc from September 29 to October 3. The Merlot aged in new oak, with some aged in white barrels. Half of the Cabernet Franc aged in foudres and the rest in new oak and one-year-old barrels. This has an intriguing bouquet that deserves a little more reflection than some of its peers. A touch of fish scales commingles with black olive tapenade alongside dark berry fruit in what you might describe as a "cool" nose. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins. The 2024 is certainly a more linear Angélus, saline with a liberal sprinkling of black pepper. It gains modest depth on the graphite-tinged and Cabernet-driven finish, which is drier than previous vintages (as expected in this vintage). There is fine salinity with a shorter aftertaste than you would find in a warm vintage. This is well-crafted and just needs more flesh on the slender finish. Maybe that will develop during its élevage? It will be an enjoyable Angélus rather than a profound one destined for long-term aging. Drinking range: 2029 - 2045 Rating: 91-93 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (May 2025)
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2024 CLOS PUY ARNAUD Côtes de Castillon
Release date: 24/4/2025
The 2024 Clos Puy Arnaud is one of the revelations of the vintage. Deep, powerful and resonant, with no hard edges, the 2024 is positively stellar. Dark red fruit, blood orange, spice, pomegranateThe 2024 Clos Puy Arnaud is one of the revelations of the vintage. Deep, powerful and resonant, with no hard edges, the 2024 is positively stellar. Dark red fruit, blood orange, spice, pomegranate and rose petal stain the palate. Clos Puy Arnaud is without question one of the wines of this very challenging year. Considering that the property is 100% biodynamic, this performance, including yields of 45 hectoliters per hectare, is simply unreal. Élevage will be about 12 months in a combination of demi-muid, barrique, amphora and porcelain. The blend is 60% Cabernet Franc and 40% Merlot, quite a bit more Franc than usual. Drinking range: 2029 - 2039 Rating: 94-96 Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com (Apr 2025)
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