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The 2018 vintage in the press:

J-M Quarin (January 2022): 92/100 “Delicious wine, with a silky mouthfeel, developing fragrantly and without tannic angles. Delicious length. Here again, the Cabernet Franc plays a major role”.

Vinous (A. Galloni - March 2021): 91/100 “The 2018 Haut-Simard is lively and expressive aromatically, with medium-weight structure and tons of verve. Sweet red cherry, blood orange, mint, sage, lavender and rose petals grace this vibrant, beautifully nuanced Saint-Emilion.”

The 2016 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin - December 2019): 93/100 “The 2016 Haut-Simard has a top-notch bouquet of gorgeous, well*defined blackberry, briar and raspberry aromas that burst from the glass.[...] The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, fine density and concentration and a very fine line of acidity. The oak (30% new) is seamlessly integrated, with a long tail on the finish. This is the finest Haut-Simard I have tasted. Excellent.”

J-M Quarin (April 2017): 91/100 “Meticulous on the attack, developing refined to the touch and melting. The wine evolves juicy and noble with lots of flavor and a long, seductive finish. A delight!”

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The 2022 vintage in the press:

J-M Quarin (February 2025): 91/100 "Dark, intense, slightly evolved colour. Very fine nose with pure, fresh fruit. Fat on the attack and immediately very fruity, the wine glides across the palate leaving a fine fatness on the tongue and a blackberry flavour on the finish. Very good."

The 2021 vintage in the press:

J-M Quarin (April 2022): 90/100 “Deep, dark purple color. Intense nose of fresh, ripe fruit. Fascinating mouthfeel with a nuance of blackberry jelly that enlivens the palate. Juicy, noble and fine. The finish is long and unputdownable. A delight!"

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The 2020 vintage in the press:

J-M Quarin (February 2024): 92/100 “Dark color. Superb, suave, fresh, ripe and subtle nose, on a par with Quintus. A touch of vanilla. Meticulous on entry, juicy in the middle, with class in the touch, the wine melts in the finish, long, sappy and unputdownable.”

Vinous (N.Martin - November 2024): 92/100 “The 2020 Le Dragon de Quintus has a perfumed nose with cedar-scented red berry fruit, forest floor and tobacco aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannins. It is nicely balanced and elegant in style, with a brisk, peppery finish that has the sapidity to tempt you back.”

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The 2018 vintage in the press:

Jean-Marc Quarin (February 2024): 90/100 “Dark, lively color. Nose of medium intensity, fruity and spicy. Suave on the palate, with a melting, caressing body and nuanced sensations. Normal length, with coated tannins. Very pleasing overall for its savory aspect.”

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The 2017 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin - September 2019): 90/100 "The 2017 Le Dragon de Quintus has a fragrant bouquet, quite floral with red berry fruit, red plums, hints of marmelade and oyster shells. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin and well judged acidity. This Deuxième Vin has a nonchalance about it. Open and approachable with peppery notes towards the harmonious finish. Delicious."

The 2021 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N.Martin - November 2023): 93/100 “The 2021 Poesia has a very well-defined bouquet with a touch more harmony than its stablemate, Barde-Haut: heightened red cherry and iodine scents, quite floral in style. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy red fruit, a vibrant and vivacious Saint-Emilion driven by the limestone terroir. Sapid on the finish, this is very fine.”

The 2020 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N.Martin - November 2024): 92/100 “The 2020 Poesia has another well-defined bouquet with blackberry, tobacco and light forest floor scents, very refined. The palate is medium-bodied with dry, grainy tannins and moderate weight. It is pliant toward the finish with a fine bead of acidity, fanning out with a sense of confidence that bodes well for the future.”

The 2017 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni - February 2020): 95/100 “Plum, black cherry, chocolate, spice, new leather and licorice are all amped up in this luscious, voluptuous, flamboyantly ripe Saint-Émilion. Plush contours add to the considerable appeal of a wine that finishes with terrific energy, brightness and power.”

J-M Quarin (October 2020): 90/100 “Soft on the attack, melting in the mid-palate, very palatable, this wine stretches out dense and deep, with a chalky touch in the persistence. It's long and very good.”

Bettane et Dessauve (December 2020): 15.5/20 “In progress on this vintage, more nuances than in 2016. Tight, compact, tannic palate. Everything will evolve perfectly.”

The 2021 vintage in the press:

J-M Quarin (February 2024): 92/100

Vinous (A. Galloni - December 2023): 92/100 “The 2021 Barde-haut is laced with black cherry, plum, mocha, spice, new leather and tobacco. This soft, juicy Saint-Emilion is supple full of near- and medium-term appeal. It's a fine effort from Hélène Garcin and Patrice Lévêque in this very challenging vintage.”

The 2020 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni - December 2022): 95/100 "The 2020 Barde-Haut is just as compelling it was from barrel. Blueberry jam, crème de cassis, hard candy, spice, new leather and lavender infuse the 2020 with exotic beauty. Soft contours and silky tannins add to its immediacy. Bright acids lend vibrancy to play off all the natural opulence. The 2020 is a fine vintage of bade-haut, one of the best in recent memory. The intensely saline finish alone is a thing of beauty."

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The 2020 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2024): 92/100 “A well-made classic evoking beautiful spicy tones. It will develop elegance with time”.

Vinous (N.Martin - November 2024): 93/100 “The 2020 Moulin Saint Georges has a more austere, introspective bouquet compared to its peers. Despite its tertiary style, there is fruit here ; it just needs time to unlock it. The palate is medium-bodied, delineated and refreshingly saline, with fine-grained tannins and a dash of white pepper toward the finish. This is yet another classy Saint-Emilion to add to the roaster.”

The 2019 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin - January 2023): 90/100 “The 2019 Moulin Saint-Georges has a focused, liquorice-tinged bouquet, cedar and tobacco, touches of mint emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, a little dry, feeling quite linear and strict towards the finish"

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The 2017 vintage in the press:

J-M Quarin (October 2020): 92/100 “Juicy on the attack, very tasty, fat and even powerful for the vintage, the wine finishes long while retaining meticulousness in the touch. This vintage brings an extra sweetness that suits its type well. It's very good."

Bettane et Dessauve (December 2020): 15/20 “30% of the vineyard froze. The remaining 70% gives a slender tannin with a tonic and elegant finish.”

The 2012 vintage in the press:

J-M Quarin (September 2023): 88/100 “Dark color, medium intensity and slightly evolved. Very aromatic nose, with ripe fruit. Pleasant overall impression. Immediately tasty and melted on the palate, evolving on a medium body and a creamy touch.”

The 2022 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025): 92/100 "The 2022 Fonroque is plush, sensual and quite deep. Silky tannins enshroud a core of dark cherry/plum fruit, new leather, spice, menthol and espresso. This juicy, open-knit Saint-Émilion from Alain Moueix is a winner."

J.M Quarin (February 2025): 92/100 "Dark, intense purple colour. Very aromatic nose, pure, subtle, with fresh fruit. Delicate on the entry, delicate in the middle, with taste and a refined touch, the wine develops aromatically, bouncing back, sappy, towards a long finish with noble tannicity. A very good wine. The best ever made with the 2020."

The 2021 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 91/100 “A half-bodied wine with beautiful tones of spices and tangy red fruit. There's a real sincerity of expression, and the al dente ripeness of the grapes can be perceived in this firm, still tight finish.”

Vinous (A. Galloni - December 2023): 92/100 “The 2021 Fonroque is an exotic, beguiling wine. Deep and intensely savory, the 2021 offers a striking mix of merlot fruit and Cabernet Franc aromatics. Crushed flowers, mint, spice, rose petal and bright red-toned fruit all run through silky super-expressive Saint-Emilion.”

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The 2020 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (September 2023): 93/100 “Dark color and density characterize this 2020. A wine with an austere approach, both on the nose and on the palate. Clearly far too young, its mass needs to be refined in bottle. A Saint-Emilion of impressive stature, whose ageing is gradually becoming integrated. Not to be opened until 2027”.

Jean-Marc Quarin (March 2023): 94/100 “Dark, intense, slightly evolved color. Deep, highly aromatic nose. Nuances of fresh fruit. Touch of citrus. Soft on the entry, particularly aromatic in the middle, subtle and even complex as it evolves, this full-bodied wine evolves long, with an unprecedented grace in its touch. It's superb!"

Vinous (N. Martin - December 2022): 90/100 “I suggested/hoped that the Fonroque 2020 would show more finesse when bottled, and it seems to have heard my words. With aromas of blackberry, brioche and light undergrowth on the nose, this wine shows greater refinement. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly angular tannins, fresh and saline, with a hint of black pepper on the finish. With a slightly Medoc style and good length, it should age well in bottle.”

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The 2019 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (September 2022): 94/100 “This wine can go unnoticed in horizontal tastings, yet remains a must-have in great vintages. Its very dense color baffles. On the palate, this wine has accustomed us to more finesse. This powerful vintage suddenly softens in the silky-textured finish, tinged with sweet spices and stone fruits (plum, cherry).”

Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2022): 92/100 "The 2019 Fonroque is a rich, hedonistic wine bursting at the seams with super-ripe red cherry fruit, chocolate and sweet spice. Racy and voluptuous, this is one of the more full-throttle wines of the year. This is not a shy wine by ane means."

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The 2018 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (December 2022): 95/100 “Certified biodynamic, Fonroque delivers a wine that never forces its nature and respects balance. It possesses fruit and velvety flesh that continue to blossom over time. Young, 2018 shows great freshness with mineral accents. But it is with age that it best expresses the imprint of its terroir. Warm vintages are remarkable”.

Vinous (N. Martin - January 2021): 90/100 "The 2018 Fonroque, which I gave an hour's decant, has retained its very opulent, quite ostentatious bouquet of black cherries, fig, cassis and touches of black olive. The palate is medium-bodied and candied on the entry. This is very exuberant, with blood-orange-infused red fruit, gaining better focus toward the delineated finish. I wish the aromatics were just toned down a notch, because otherwise, this is a decent Saint-Émilion."

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The 2022 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025): 94/100 "The 2022 Petit Gravet Aîné is a gorgeous, exotic wine. Kirsh, dried flowers, mocha and new leather open. Ripe, fleshy and layered, the 2022 is definitely on the riper side. Creamy and opulent in texture, it clearly needs time to settle down post-bottling. Today, I admire its blance. This is a wild wine that is sure to take readers on quite a ride over the coming two decades or so, maybe more."

J-M Quarin (February 2025): 89/100 "Dark, lively colour. Normal intensity. Very aromatic, fruity, fresh and spicy nose. Delicate on the palate, well-fruited in the middle, with a body that is more slender than broad, the wine evolves upwards on the finish. Slightly firm on the finish, but still fragrant."

The 2021 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2024): 92/100 “The Petit Gravet Ainé 2021 presented itself well right from the barrel. Dominated by 90% Cabernet Franc, it has a fresh, saline bouquet that manages to reach phenolic maturity. The palate is medium-bodied, with crisp tannins on the attack that transform into a creamy-textured mid-palate and a very consistent finish, tinged with white pepper and garrigue. Excellent!”

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The 2018 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni - March 2021): 96/100 “The 2018 Petit Gravet Aîné dazzles right out of the bottle. Cabernet Franc signatures are front and center in Saint-Émilion that boasts magnificent aromatic presence as well as depth. Rose petal, mocha, kirsh, menthol and sage are some of the many notes that open with some coaxing. A few years in bottle will do wonders for the tannins. Aside from the wine's striking beauty, Petit Gravet Aîné is one of the most unique, distinctive wines in Bordeaux, the sort of wine that remains seared on your memory. In a word: magnificent!”

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