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Unquestionably the most popular vintage of the Médoc. Over the years, Haut-Marbuzet has been able to gain in finesse and balance by keeping its Merlot dominance and maturing in new oak barrels. Delicious !
The 2021 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 94/100 “True to form, Haut-Marbuzet has produced a charming 2021, a silky wine with a caressing texture and smooth tannins. The Merlot grapes give it the roundness and smoothness that have made it such a success”.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2023-2035
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Unquestionably the most popular vintage of the Médoc. Over the years, Haut-Marbuzet has been able to gain in finesse and balance by keeping its Merlot dominance and maturing in new oak barrels. Delicious !
The 2018 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2022): 95/100 “2018 is even more spectacular than 2017 with a more intense heart on the palate and still that lovely freshness on the finish.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2023-2035
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Unquestionably the most popular vintage of the Médoc. Over the years, Haut-Marbuzet has been able to gain in finesse and balance by keeping its Merlot dominance and maturing in new oak barrels. Delicious !
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2023-2035
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Previously settled on firm tannins that made them stark in their youth, Cos Labory's wines have for the last ten years changed in style, becoming more pleasant and gaining in depth and refinement (its vineyard is adjacent to those of Lafite-Rothschild and Cos d'Estournel). “Probably the best value in the 1855 classification to date”, as Bettane & Desseauve (Guide 2025) points out.
The Audoy family having sold its vineyard to the neighboring Cos d'Estournel at the beginning of 2023, a new era begins at Cos Labory.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée:
- 2022-2034
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Previously settled on firm tannins that made them stark in their youth, Cos Labory's wines have for the last ten years changed in style, becoming more pleasant and gaining in depth and refinement (its vineyard is adjacent to those of Lafite-Rothschild and Cos d'Estournel). “Probably the best value in the 1855 classification to date”, as Bettane & Desseauve (Guide 2025) points out.
The Audoy family having sold its vineyard to the neighboring Cos d'Estournel at the beginning of 2023, a new era begins at Cos Labory.
The 2021 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 94/100 “The wine is still supple and pleasant. The wood is still a little marked, but the substance is beautiful, with a nice grain and fruit”.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2022-2034
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Previously settled on firm tannins that made them stark in their youth, Cos Labory's wines have for the last ten years changed in style, becoming more pleasant and gaining in depth and refinement (its vineyard is adjacent to those of Lafite-Rothschild and Cos d'Estournel). “Probably the best value in the 1855 classification to date”, as Bettane & Desseauve (Guide 2025) points out.
The Audoy family having sold its vineyard to the neighboring Cos d'Estournel at the beginning of 2023, a new era begins at Cos Labory.
The 2019 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (December 2022): 94/100 “This is a bargain not to be missed. This discreet cru classé, in the shadow of the stars Cos d'Estournel, Montrose or now Calon Ségur, has been playing its part with precision for years. Tastings of the 2005, 2012 and 2019 show that the wines are more than serious, in a style that is always balanced and classically Médoc. A mark of great confidence."
J-M Quarin (March 2022): 92/100 “The wine moves forward with savor, gaining flavor from the middle to the finish, all without ever marking the tannin. Good length. A superb Outsider.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2022-2034
- Potential alcohol:
- 13.5%
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Previously settled on firm tannins that made them stark in their youth, Cos Labory's wines have for the last ten years changed in style, becoming more pleasant and gaining in depth and refinement (its vineyard is adjacent to those of Lafite-Rothschild and Cos d'Estournel). “Probably the best value in the 1855 classification to date”, as Bettane & Desseauve (Guide 2025) points out.
The Audoy family having sold its vineyard to the neighboring Cos d'Estournel at the beginning of 2023, a new era begins at Cos Labory.
Amazing value for money in 2016.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2022-2034
- Potential alcohol:
- 13.5%
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Previously settled on firm tannins that made them stark in their youth, Cos Labory's wines have for the last ten years changed in style, becoming more pleasant and gaining in depth and refinement (its vineyard is adjacent to those of Lafite-Rothschild and Cos d'Estournel). “Probably the best value in the 1855 classification to date”, as Bettane & Desseauve (Guide 2025) points out.
The Audoy family having sold its vineyard to the neighboring Cos d'Estournel at the beginning of 2023, a new era begins at Cos Labory.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
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Previously settled on firm tannins that made them stark in their youth, Cos Labory's wines have for the last ten years changed in style, becoming more pleasant and gaining in depth and refinement (its vineyard is adjacent to those of Lafite-Rothschild and Cos d'Estournel). “Probably the best value in the 1855 classification to date”, as Bettane & Desseauve (Guide 2025) points out.
The Audoy family having sold its vineyard to the neighboring Cos d'Estournel at the beginning of 2023, a new era begins at Cos Labory.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Potential alcohol:
- 13.5%
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The acquisition of Calon-Ségur in 2012 by a subsidiary of Crédit Mutuel (a French bank) heralds the great awakening of this famous terroir of gravel on limestone, in one piece and entirely surrounded by a wall (a unique fact in the Médoc). All of Bordeaux wants Calon-Ségur to be as fabulous as those of the middle of the last century after a 15-year investment plan.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée:
- 2024-2035
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The acquisition of Calon-Ségur in 2012 by a subsidiary of Crédit Mutuel (a French bank) heralds the great awakening of this famous terroir of gravel on limestone, in one piece and entirely surrounded by a wall (a unique fact in the Médoc). All of Bordeaux wants Calon-Ségur to be as fabulous as those of the middle of the last century after a 15-year investment plan.
The 2021 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 95/100 “The wine is more closed than its neighbors, with fruit that appears ripe and rich. The nose is tight, intense, with notes of black fruit. At this stage, the palate is also very compact and the finish strict. But we're confident, because the texture is beautiful and it will harmonize.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée:
- 2024-2035
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The acquisition of Calon-Ségur in 2012 by a subsidiary of Crédit Mutuel (a French bank) heralds the great awakening of this famous terroir of gravel on limestone, in one piece and entirely surrounded by a wall (a unique fact in the Médoc). All of Bordeaux wants Calon-Ségur to be as fabulous as those of the middle of the last century after a 15-year investment plan.
The 2014 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - February 2024): 94/100 “The 2014 Calon Ségur has a fresh, vibrant nose, a little backward and moody, but there's concentration here, just coiled up nicely at the moment. There are touches of iodine and sea spray present. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe, juicy tannins, quite dense and fleshy, but there's huge weight and backbone at the back that I think will mature it in style.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2024-2035
- Potential alcohol:
- 14%
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After 43 vintages, Mr Charmolüe sold the estate to Mr Bouygues in 2006. The change of ownership was accompanied by a spectacular project designed to bring Montrose into the 21st century: use of geothermal energy, installation of photovoltaic panels, recycling of CO2 from alcoholic fermentation...
There has also been a change of style in the wines, with a move towards greater aromatic complexity and textural refinement. Montrose nevertheless remains a wine of great breed, resting on a powerful tannic architecture and reserved for the most patient connoisseurs.The 2021 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 96/100 “To its usual breed and depth, Montrose 2021 adds a hint of brilliance and great distinction in its tannins. A powerful wine indeed, but terribly civilized.”
J-M Quarin (April 2022): 96/100 “Minutious on the entry, very aromatic and complex in the middle, the wine grows on the finish, very fresh, very tasty, more floral than usual and yet profound. Great persistence with refined tannicity and more perfumed than usual at this age.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 5 to 10 years
- Apogée:
- 2023-2042
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After 43 vintages, Mr Charmolüe sold the estate to Mr Bouygues in 2006. The change of ownership was accompanied by a spectacular project designed to bring Montrose into the 21st century: use of geothermal energy, installation of photovoltaic panels, recycling of CO2 from alcoholic fermentation...
There has also been a change of style in the wines, with a move towards greater aromatic complexity and textural refinement. Montrose nevertheless remains a wine of great breed, resting on a powerful tannic architecture and reserved for the most patient connoisseurs.The 2020 vintage in the press:
Hachette (Guide 2024): Coup de ♥ “The 2020 vintage is certainly a great Montrose. [...] The palate combines power, softness, finesse, freshness and length in perfect harmony. Elegance itself. ”
Vinous (N. Martin - February 2023): 99/100 “This wine is much more detailed than the 2019 or 2018. It's a symmetrical Montrose of unerring precision and minerality, whose silky texture conceals the underlying power. This is unequivocally a brilliant wine and a benchmark for recent years.”
Vinous (A. Galloni - February 2023): 99/100 “The 2020 is a modern classic for Montrose and one of the great wines of the Left Bank.”
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2024): 98/100 “This is the most aristocratic of the appellation, but also the tightest at this stage. With superb precision and impeccable definition, it has not yet released its full potential, but the muscle is there and everything is in place to give, within ten years, an exceptional wine.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 10 years and more
- Apogée:
- 2023-2042
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After 43 vintages, Mr Charmolüe sold the estate to Mr Bouygues in 2006. The change of ownership was accompanied by a spectacular project designed to bring Montrose into the 21st century: use of geothermal energy, installation of photovoltaic panels, recycling of CO2 from alcoholic fermentation...
There has also been a change of style in the wines, with a move towards greater aromatic complexity and textural refinement. Montrose nevertheless remains a wine of great breed, resting on a powerful tannic architecture and reserved for the most patient connoisseurs.The 2016 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (2018): 19.5/20 “this is a major success for the château... and for the whole of Bordeaux.”
J-M Quarin (2018): 20/20 “A dazzling wine! Its brilliance is unbelievable."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2023-2042
- Blend:
- 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29 Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc
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After 43 vintages, Mr Charmolüe sold the estate to Mr Bouygues in 2006. The change of ownership was accompanied by a spectacular project designed to bring Montrose into the 21st century: use of geothermal energy, installation of photovoltaic panels, recycling of CO2 from alcoholic fermentation...
There has also been a change of style in the wines, with a move towards greater aromatic complexity and textural refinement. Montrose nevertheless remains a wine of great breed, resting on a powerful tannic architecture and reserved for the most patient connoisseurs.The 2014 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - February 2024): 96/100 “The 2014 Montrose has an engaging, complex bouquet of black fruit, pencil box, pressed violet and warm earth, which gains intensity with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied, with excellent tannins framing the mineral-rich black fruit (in fact, this is one of the most mineral-laden 2014 Left Banks I've tasted), the oak is perfectly integrated and the finish has plenty of panache. A magnificent wine that is just entering its tasting phase.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2025-2040
- Potential alcohol:
- 13.5%
- Blend:
- 61% Cabernet sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 8% Cabernet franc, 1% Petit verdot
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After 43 vintages, Mr Charmolüe sold the estate to Mr Bouygues in 2006. The change of ownership was accompanied by a spectacular project designed to bring Montrose into the 21st century: use of geothermal energy, installation of photovoltaic panels, recycling of CO2 from alcoholic fermentation...
There has also been a change of style in the wines, with a move towards greater aromatic complexity and textural refinement. Montrose nevertheless remains a wine of great breed, resting on a powerful tannic architecture and reserved for the most patient connoisseurs.The 2010 vintage in the press:
J-M Quarin (February 2023): 97/100 “Dark, intense, very slightly evolved color. Nose remarkable for its ripeness and freshness. Smells of black fruits. Elegant woody nuances. Blind tasting, the palate is reminiscent of Château Latour. Fat, powerful, full-bodied, with lots of fruit, it's a marvel. Very tasty finish, legitimately firm, because too young. A chalky nuance in the final persistence. If not, wait two or three years."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2025-2045
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The very high quality of Cos d'Estournel's recent vintages is impressive, placing it undoubtedly among the first great classified growths of the Médoc. A single qualifier comes to mind when we think of Cos d'Estournel: monumental, for its wines as well as for its cellar.
The 2021 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 96/100 “Cos 2021 has an admirable structure, with nerve and depth. A great classic, balanced, silky and easy to digest."
J.M Quarin (February 2024): 96/100
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 5 to 10 years
- Apogée:
- 2030-2048
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The very high quality of Cos d'Estournel's recent vintages is impressive, placing it undoubtedly among the first great classified growths of the Médoc. A single qualifier comes to mind when we think of Cos d'Estournel: monumental, for its wines as well as for its cellar.
The 2020 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - January 2024): 95+/100 “The 2020 Cos d'Estournel has a more understated bouquet than its peers, demanding more coaxing from the glass to reveal its gravel-tinged black fruit—quintessential Saint-Estèphe, really. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, white-pepper-infused black fruit, gentle grip and quite a persistent finish. It's a bit uncompromising at the moment, but it should evolve into an excellent wine.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée:
- 2030-2048
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The very high quality of Cos d'Estournel's recent vintages is impressive, placing it undoubtedly among the first great classified growths of the Médoc. A single qualifier comes to mind when we think of Cos d'Estournel: monumental, for its wines as well as for its cellar.
The 2016 vintage in the press:
J-M Quarin (August 2019): 98/100 “The best ever! Dark, intense, purple and beautiful color. Intense, fine, ripe-fruited nose. Powerful. Soft on the attack, then dense and melting, with class in the touch, the wine glides between the middle and the finish, ascending in its unfolding, complex and long. It has a lot of energy, and a lot of taste too."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 5 to 10 years
- Apogée:
- 2030-2048
- Potential alcohol:
- 13.5%
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The very high quality of Cos d'Estournel's recent vintages is impressive, placing it undoubtedly among the first great classified growths of the Médoc. A single qualifier comes to mind when we think of Cos d'Estournel: monumental, for its wines as well as for its cellar.
The 2014 vintage in the press:
J-M Quarin (June 2018): 94/100 “Caressing on the attack, tasty in the mid-palate, a tad austere yet pleasant, the wine finishes tasty and a little more marked by tannin than others. Good length."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée:
- 2027-2040
- Potential alcohol:
- 14%
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The very high quality of Cos d'Estournel's recent vintages is impressive, placing it undoubtedly among the first great classified growths of the Médoc. A single qualifier comes to mind when we think of Cos d'Estournel: monumental, for its wines as well as for its cellar.
The 2012 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2024): 95/100 “All elegance and refinement.”
J-M Quarin (June 2018): 94/100 “Soft from the attack, juicy in the middle palate, melting, enveloping and powerful, very tasty, even if the tannin is a bit present, the wine finishes long and sappy.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2022-2032
- Potential alcohol:
- 14%
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The very high quality of Cos d'Estournel's recent vintages is impressive, placing it undoubtedly among the first great classified growths of the Médoc. A single qualifier comes to mind when we think of Cos d'Estournel: monumental, for its wines as well as for its cellar.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2024-2042
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Second wine of Nénin. A beautiful material, with a well mastered breeding: this is an excellent introduction, at a reasonable price, to the world of Pomerol.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2024-2035
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Second wine of Nénin. A beautiful material, with a well mastered breeding: this is an excellent introduction, at a reasonable price, to the world of Pomerol.
The 2020 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (October 2024): 90/100 “The wine is carried by the vitality of its fruit and an ageing process that gives it citrus scents. An invigorating expression of 2020."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2024-2035
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Second wine of Nénin. A beautiful material, with a well mastered breeding: this is an excellent introduction, at a reasonable price, to the world of Pomerol.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2022-2032
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This beautiful 24-hectare estate has been run by Alain Moueix since 1992. He applies the same philosophy and methods as at Fonroque (Saint-Émilion): organic farming since 2015, biodynamic certification in 2018, search for freshness and elegance through controlled extractions... Mazeyres offers delicate and measured wines, without blush, with a great finesse of flavor that increases even more in recent vintages.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2024-2034
- Organic certification:
- 2015
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This beautiful 24-hectare estate has been run by Alain Moueix since 1992. He applies the same philosophy and methods as at Fonroque (Saint-Émilion): organic farming since 2015, biodynamic certification in 2018, search for freshness and elegance through controlled extractions... Mazeyres offers delicate and measured wines, without blush, with a great finesse of flavor that increases even more in recent vintages.
The 2021 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 92/100 “This Pomerol is a must-have. We find the château's signature style, with the brilliance of fruit that characterizes it.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2024-2034
- Organic certification:
- 2015
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This beautiful 24-hectare estate has been run by Alain Moueix since 1992. He applies the same philosophy and methods as at Fonroque (Saint-Émilion): organic farming since 2015, biodynamic certification in 2018, search for freshness and elegance through controlled extractions... Mazeyres offers delicate and measured wines, without blush, with a great finesse of flavor that increases even more in recent vintages.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Organic certification:
- 2015
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This beautiful 24-hectare estate has been run by Alain Moueix since 1992. He applies the same philosophy and methods as at Fonroque (Saint-Émilion): organic farming since 2015, biodynamic certification in 2018, search for freshness and elegance through controlled extractions... Mazeyres offers delicate and measured wines, without blush, with a great finesse of flavor that increases even more in recent vintages.
The 2018 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2023): 94/100 “Even in the sunniest vintages, the wines retain admirable freshness. Mazeyres 2018 is a brilliant example of this, fitting perfectly into this dynamic of primacy of fruit. Already very appealing, the wine nevertheless possesses real potential for evolution.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Organic certification:
- 2015