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The 2019 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin - January 2023): 94/100 “The 2019 Saint-Pierre has a quitessential Saint-Julien nose, very well defined with blackberry, brown spices and cedar unfurling with each swirl. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, fresh and full of tension. Good mid-weight depth, grippy yet fresh, with an appealing corpulence on the finish. Yummy!”

La Revue du Vin de France (September 2022): 95/100 “The cru's style has evolved towards greater finesse, opting for a more measured management of wood. This is evident in this elegant 2019, with its creamy texture and mellow, harmonious finish.”

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The 2018 vintage in the press:

En Magnum (April 2021): 97/100 “Full nose of cedar and graphite, intense, monumental body, on a Léoville level. Terrific work and exceptional value within an overall success story for the appellation, which struck a chord with our team.”

Vinous (N. Martin - January 2021): 95/100 "The 2018 Saint-Pierre is even more intense than the Gloria on the nose, actually reminding me of the Léoville Poyferré that I tasted alongside. Copious black cherries, lavender, incense and violet just storm from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit laced with cedar and charcoal. Delivering wonderful delineation and focus and disarming silky finish, this fulfills the promise that it showed from barrel. An outstanding Saint-Julien that should age well over the next 20-30 years."

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The 2017 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2021): Coup de ♥ 94/100

Vinous (A. Galloni - March 2020): 95/100 “Just as it was in barrel, the 2017 Saint-Pierre is strikingly beautiful. Aromas of dark berries, plum, graphite, spice, new leather, licorice and smoke give the 2017 plenty of character. Enthusiasts will appreciate an intense, unctuous Saint-Julien brimming with personality. As always, Saint-Pierre is a deep, full-bodied Saint-Julien that represents the more virile side of the appellation.”

J-M Quarin (October 2020): 93/100 “Caressing on the attack, juicy on development, then airy and very tasty, the wine stands out on the finish, very persistent, full of charm and unapproachable.”

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The 2020 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2024): 95/100 “This is a very pretty classic, well designed and very refined. Straightforward and precise on the palate, supported by fresh fruit, with good length and style. A fine affair that will evolve well, just like its predecessors, the lovely 2019 and 2018, also highly recommendable.”

Vinous (N. Martin - January 2024): 93/100 “The 2020 Branaire Ducru has an open, more forward bouquet than its peers—just a touch of mint infusing the red berry fruit, later developing hints of India ink and pressed violet. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, sappy tannins. This doesn't quite posess the panache and complexity of its peers. It's old school in style with a firm backbone. Despite a little austerity toward the finish, this is a Saint-Julien that brims with charm and classicism.”

Rated 18,5 en 2016 by la Revue du Vin de France.

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The 2014 vintage in the press:

J-M Quarin (March 2017): 94/100 “Beautiful, dark, intense color. Very aromatic nose, with fresh, ripe fruit. Slender and suave on the palate from the outset, tasty and delicately fatty in the middle. It evolves with great taste towards great length, without any tannic angle. Very good.”

Vinous (N.Martin - February 2024): 91/100 “The 2014 Branaire-Ducru has a ‘calmer’ bouquet than its peers, a little muted at first, though well-defined with mainly black tertiary fruits mixed with tobacco. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins.”

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The 2022 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025): 95/100 "Deep, layered and resonant, with tremendous persistence, the 2022 Gruaud Larose is a wine of notable pedigree and class. Black cherry, plum, menthol, sage, licorice and orange peel build in a wine of real substance and finesse. Swaths of tannin wrap around the long, sustained finish. This is every bit as impressive as it was en primeur."

J.M Quarin (February 2025): 97/100 "Black and purple colour. Intense, fine, fruity, slightly truffled and vanilla nose. Extremely meticulous on the palate, with a classy touch and a subjugating taste of black fruit, the wine evolves powerfully, long and noble, all the while melting into persistence. Outstanding and unbeatable."

The 2020 vintage in the press:

J.M Quarin (February 2024) : 94/100

Vinous (A. Galloni - December 2023): 94/100 "The 2021 Gruaud Larose is a wine of pure breeding and stature. Sepia-toned fruit, spice, new leather, licorice, gravel, dried herbs, pencil shavings and incense are beautifully amplified. Pliant and expansive in the glass, with terrific energy, the 2021 exudes class. Polished,supple tannins wrap it all together, before a final burst of vivrant acidity extends the finish."

The 2020 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin - November 2024): 95/100 “The 2020 Gruaud Larose is realizingthe potential I saw from barrel and again just after bottling. It is generous on the nose with backed black cherries, boysenberry and subtle floral scents. Cedar and forest floor aromas come trough with time. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and crisp acidity, quite structured and firm. There is an abiding sense of symmetry on the finish that is very appeading. Superb.”

Bettane et Desseauve (Guide 2024): 96/100

J-M Quarin (Octobre 2023): 96/100 “Soft on entry, very aromatic in the middle, accompanied by a refined touch, the wine develops deliciously, offering great unity in the stimulation of all parts of the mouth. Noble, it melts on the palate, with a hint of licorice. It's unstoppable."

The 2019 vintage in the press:

Bettane et Desseauve (Guide 2024): 96/100

Vinous (N. Martin - January 2023): 96/100 “The 2019 Gruaud-Larose has a cohesive, very harmonious bouquet with crushed stone and tobacco infusing the black fruit; cedar scents surfacing with further aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with a succulent entry, sweeter than expected but not cloying, liquorice and touches of black pepper furnishing the long and quite decadent finish. One for the long haul.”

J-M Quarin (October 2023): 96/100 “Minutious on the entry, particularly perfumed in the middle, with taste and a permanent mellowness in the finish, the wine develops in a complex way. Its body lengthens between the middle and the finish, while the flavors bounce back. Delicious, long, present and airy at the same time. I'm impressed by the potential of this terroir."

The 2019 vintage in the press:

Bettane et Desseauve (Guide 2024): 96/100

Vinous (N. Martin - January 2023): 96/100 “The 2019 Gruaud-Larose has a cohesive, very harmonious bouquet with crushed stone and tobacco infusing the black fruit; cedar scents surfacing with further aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with a succulent entry, sweeter than expected but not cloying, liquorice and touches of black pepper furnishing the long and quite decadent finish. One for the long haul.”

J-M Quarin (October 2023): 96/100 “Minutious on the entry, particularly perfumed in the middle, with taste and a permanent mellowness in the finish, the wine develops in a complex way. Its body lengthens between the middle and the finish, while the flavors bounce back. Delicious, long, present and airy at the same time. I'm impressed by the potential of this terroir."

The 2016 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N.Martin - January 2023): 93/100 “The 2016 Gruaud Larose has a beautiful nose that is much more pure than the vintage from the noughties. It's well-defined with blackberry, blueberry and crushed violet scents. This is much more floral in style. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannins, supple and poised, with a gentle build in the mouth, but, to use a word I wrote before, there is something sedate about this Gruaud; it doesn't want to create too much fuss. Lovely.”

The 2015 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France: 18/20 “The purest, most precise Gruaud we know. Enormous potential !”

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The 2022 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025): 96/100 "The 2022 Beychevelle is so impressive. A wine of precision and stature, the 2022 has so much to offer. Inky dark fruit, licorice, mocha and lavender build in a sumptuous, creamy Saint-Julien. All of that intensity mounts through the mid-palate, reaching a stunning crescendo on the explosive, resonant finish. Even with all of its obvious intensity, the 2022 retains a gorgeous sense of freshness and vibrancy."

J.M Quarin (February 2025): 95/100 "Beautiful dark red, purple and deep. Intense, fine, subtle and very fruity nose. Delicate on the palate, evolving in a perfumed way, with incredible tactile grace. Perhaps a little less structured than some, but the final taste is so enticing that it's hard not to succumb. In fact, it can be enjoyed young or waited for.This is a Margaux Saint-Julien."

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The 2022 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025): 96/100 "The 2022 Beychevelle is so impressive. A wine of precision and stature, the 2022 has so much to offer. Inky dark fruit, licorice, mocha and lavender build in a sumptuous, creamy Saint-Julien. All of that intensity mounts through the mid-palate, reaching a stunning crescendo on the explosive, resonant finish. Even with all of its obvious intensity, the 2022 retains a gorgeous sense of freshness and vibrancy."

J.M Quarin (February 2025): 95/100 "Beautiful dark red, purple and deep. Intense, fine, subtle and very fruity nose. Delicate on the palate, evolving in a perfumed way, with incredible tactile grace. Perhaps a little less structured than some, but the final taste is so enticing that it's hard not to succumb. In fact, it can be enjoyed young or waited for.This is a Margaux Saint-Julien."

The 2016 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin - April 2022): 95/100 “The 2016 Beychevelle has a very intense, slightly more introverted bouquet than other 2016s that I have tasted: blackberry, incense, cedar and light graphite aromas emerging with time. This is quite Pauillac in style. the palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, a well-built and structured Beychevelle with ample freshness - more than the 2010 tatsted alongside. Based on this showing, the 2016 might be entering a closed phase, so cellar it away for several years.”

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The 2009 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin - April 2022): 93/100 “The 2009 Beychevelle is very perfumed and floral on the nose with brambly red fruit loam, incense and mint. It's well-defined and shows more pedigree than the 2005. The palate is medium-bodied with a supple entry, a fine bead of acidity and slightly grainy in texture. This has a touch of curry leaf towards the finish that I have found on previous bottles. Drinking now, and it should cruise for another 15-20 years.”

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The 2022 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025): 96/100 "The 2022 Léoville-Poyferré is super-exotic. Dense and pliant, with striking mid-palate depth and exquisite balance, this is pure sensuality. Red cherry, apricot, blood orange wildflowers and spices all meld together as the 2022 opens in the glass. Seamless, refined tannins extend the mid-palate and finish. The purity of the fruit is remarkable. I also find the new wood imprint-long a signature here-much less evident than in the past. Earlier picking in the Merlot today yields a wine with more red fruit tones than in the past, when léoville-Poyferré was a darker wine. Stellar."

J-M Quarin (February 2025): 98/100 "Dark, intense purple colour. Very aromatic nose, fine, fruity, pure, subtle and complex. Ultra-refined on the palate, with a melting, velvety body, the wine glides across the palate, juicy, fresh, noble, complex and nuanced. It's simply unstoppable. Dare to open it young."

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The 2022 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025): 96/100 "The 2022 Léoville-Poyferré is super-exotic. Dense and pliant, with striking mid-palate depth and exquisite balance, this is pure sensuality. Red cherry, apricot, blood orange wildflowers and spices all meld together as the 2022 opens in the glass. Seamless, refined tannins extend the mid-palate and finish. The purity of the fruit is remarkable. I also find the new wood imprint-long a signature here-much less evident than in the past. Earlier picking in the Merlot today yields a wine with more red fruit tones than in the past, when léoville-Poyferré was a darker wine. Stellar."

J-M Quarin (February 2025): 93/100 "Dark, intense purple colour. Very aromatic nose, fine, fruity, pure, subtle and complex. Ultra-refined on the palate, with a melting, velvety body, the wine glides across the palate, juicy, fresh, noble, complex and nuanced. It's simply unstoppable. Dare to open it young."

The 2021 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 94/100 “The wine is marked by a greater maturity of fruit than its neighbors [...]. [...] A stylistic choice that produces a wine designed for ageing, promising, but not very open today”.

J.M Quarin (February 2024): 95/100 “Minutious on entry, delicately fleshy in the middle, very tasty, the wine gains body while remaining juicy. It stretches out long and quite powerful, marking the tannin a little more than others, but always balanced.”

Vinous (A. Galloni - December 2023): 96/100 "The 2021 Léoville-Poyferré has developed into a fabulous wine. Surprisingly rich, the 2021 possesses notable depth. Kirsh, blood orange and wildflowers open first, lending a decidedly exotic, perfumed quality. On the palate, the 2021 is fleshy and expressive. There's a bit of new oak that needs to integrate. Otherwise, the 2021 is impeccably balanced."

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The 2015 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2018): 98/100 “Here is a very solid candidate in the race to the top of the 2015 vintage. Massive, dense, but also very subtle, it imposes its mouth of great breed and above all very noble tannins.”

Vinous (N. Martin - June 2021): 95/100 “Léoville-Poyferré 2015 has a fruitier, more assertive nose than the 2014, with sumptuous aromas of red berries, orange blossom and vanilla bean. The palate is medium-bodied with slender, soft, sensual tannins. It may not have the tension of the 2014, but there's so much volume and harmony on the finish that it's almost impossible to resist. Splendid.”

J-M Quarin (December 2019): 18.5/20 “rich and complex on the mid-palate, the wine melts on the palate and stretches out for a very long time on a long finish, with enveloping tannicity. Delicious.”

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The 2014 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2024): 96/100 “Léoville Poyferré 2014 has a magnificent nose that stands out from its peers: more concentrated, more delineated and surprisingly deep, with a complexity that only reveals itself with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, but this Saint-Julien has real backbone and density, with impressive substance on the finish. One of the best wines on the Left Bank.”

The 2021 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 95/100 “It's impossible not to succumb to the elegance and refinement of Barton 2021? The wine has that voluptuous, deliciously fruity side that characterizes it”.

J.M Quarin (February 2024): 94/100 “Minutious on entry, fragrant in the middle, with a cottony feel, the wine melts on the palate, with a delicately creamy texture. Persistence without tannic angle, on black fruit flavors.”

Vinous (A. Galloni - December 2023): 94+/100 “ The 2021 Léoville-Barton is a gorgeous, classicaly buil Saint-Julien. Graphite, leather, blue-toned fruit, spice, tobacco, licorice and lavender are immediately alluring. Medium in body and vibrant, the 2021 exudes finesse from start to finish. It is very much on the restrained side, with all the elements impeccably balanced. I would give this a few years in the cella. It really blossoms with air, but the best is clearly yet to come.”

The 2018 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni - March 2021): 96/100 “The 2018 Léoville-Barton is a gorgeous, exotic wine. Crème de cassis, lavender, menthol, licorice and clove all escape the glass. The 2018 marries the natural opulence of the year with a fairly classic structure, making it one of the most compelling wines of the year. I'd give it a good decade in the cellar. There's plenty to look forward to. I particularly admire the energy and confidence of this wine.”

Vinous (N. Martin - March 2021): 94/100 “This is excellent Léoville Barton whose drinkable character will appeal to many, although I would give it 4 to 6 years in bottle.”

La Revue du Vin de France (Nov. 2020): 98/100 “It offers undeniable refinement. Its black fruit nose is bewitching and irresistible. The palate is harmonious, refined, silky and the tannins integrate perfectly. Superb balance.”

J-M Quarin (February 2021): 94/100

The 2016 vintage in the press:

J-M Quarin (June 2019): 96/100 “Refined and dense on entry, then mellow on development, very aromatic, juicy, a tad discreet though, the wine finishes fat and noble on a long, sappy finish. Very good".

The 2015 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (2015): 18.5/20 “Fine, sapid and very long, lots of class on the palate, with a juicy side and superb grain.”

J-M Quarin (December 2019): 18.5/20 “Caressing on the attack, then immediately juicy and full-bodied, the wine is complete on the mid-palate, with brightness in the taste. It melts on the palate with a meticulous texture and deep, long flavors. It's still a little austere, but delicious.”

Vinous (N. Martin - January 2019): 95/100 "The 2015 Léoville Barton has one of the richest bouquets in the appellation, boasting almost ostentatious blackberry, raspberry and bilberry scents on the nose, suffused with crushed limestone and light graphite aromas. The medium-bodied palate is taut and crisp, delivering a fine bead of acidity and freshness from beginning to end. Mainly black fruit here, with sugestion of leather and mocha toward the finish. Superb."

The 2014 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2024): 94/100 “Léoville Barton 2014 presents a seductive and beautifully composed bouquet, with ample scents of stalky red fruits, undergrowth and light pencil shavings. This is a wine of great finesse. The palate is well balanced with fine tannins, a keen line of acidity and more salinity than its peers. What feels like top-quality new oak smooths the finish but does not impose itself. This is a top-class Saint-Julien from the Barton family.”

The 2012 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2022): 93/100 "The 2012 Léoville-Barton has a touch more precision and drive compared to 2012 Langoa-Barton, blackberry and raspberry, cedar and mint, almost Pauillac is style. the palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, quite feisty and vibrant with good concentration on the finish. This is quite a serious. Saint-Julien, and it has the substance to age well in bottle. Excellent."