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The 2019 vintage is rated 94/100 by Neal Martin « The palate is medium-bodied, perfectly balanced, poised and harmonious, with seamlessly integrated oak, the Cabernet Franc lending freshness and a hint of bell pepper on the finish. Superb. » (Feb. 2022)

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The 2019 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin - December 2021): 94/100 “The 2019 Rocheyron has a horgeous bouquet of red berry fruit and rose petals, hints of freshly tilled loam coming through with time. The palate is medium-bodied, perfectly balanced, poised and harmonious, with seamlessly integrated oak, the Cabernet Franc lending freshness and a hint of bell pepper on the finish. Superb.”

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The 2019 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin - January 2023): 93/100 “The 2019 Canon-La-Gaffelière is quite punchy and bold on the nose. Blackberry and raspberry fruit, cedar and mint emerge with time. The palate is medium-bodied with rounded tannins, quite plush yet cohesive, fanning out towards the velvety finish with a brush of white pepper on the aftertaste. One of the more approachable Saint-Emilion wines in this vintage”.

La Revue du Vin de France (September 2022): 95/100 “The discreet charm of this wine with its creamy tannins is exciting. The cru reveals itself at its best in dry, hot years thanks to the composition of its clays. The southern exposure is reflected in the wine's depth. Its pronounced black fruit is densely packed with tannin that remains fresh thanks to the Cabernet Franc massales. Still under the influence of wood, the wine's rich, well-coated texture and elegant structure are perfumed with a hint of smoke".

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The 2018 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (September 2021): 96/100 “The freshness of a great terroir grown organically builds a vintage of sharp balance. Classic, creamy tannin makes the wine seductive, its finish precise, dynamic, on a perfect balance.”

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The 2022 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025): 97/100 "The 2022 Pavie Macquin is stellar, as it was en primeur. Inky blue/ purplish fruit, licorice, new leather, spice and plum run through this powerful Saint-Émilion. Silky in the glass, it boasts plush, seamless tannins and fine balance. As always, Pavie Macquin is very sexy-one of the most sensual and hedonistic wines of the vintage."

J-M Quarin (February 2025): 96/100 "Dark, intense purple colour. Very aromatic nose, with ripe, subtle fruit. Delicate on the palate, fragrant in the middle, with a graceful touch despite its strong energy, the wine glides across the palate and lingers for a long time. Very good."

The 2021 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 93/100 “Much less dense than in 2020, it reveals itself with vigor and frank tension on the palate. The ageing remains measured and distinguished. This vintage of freshness will come into its own over the next few years."

Vinous (A. Galloni - December 2023): 94+/100 “The 2021 Pavie Macquin is deep, bold and luscious, but within the smaller-scaled style of the year. It is an intensely aromatic, savory Gran Vin that emphasizes finesse more than sheer power. I admire its understated elegance more than anything else. Bright acids drive through a core of black cherry fruit, mocha, spice, new leather and licorice. This beautifully balanced, harmonious Saint-Emilion captures the essence of the vintage in style. Tasted two times.”

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The 2015 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni - December 2019): 96+/100 "The 2015 Pavie-Macquin is surprisingly reticent. In the early going, I throught the 2015 would be easy approach young, but this tasting has made me re-think that. Hedonistically ripe and explosive, with tremendous fruit purity, the 2015 possesses incredible depth along with the structure to match."

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The 2014 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2024): 92/100 “The 2014 Pavie-Macquin is more youthful than the Duffau Lagarosse compared side-by-side, with heightened black cherry and cedar fruit and touches of camphor and pine. This has modest delineation.The palate is medium-bodied, with grainy tannins, modest depth, flavors of red fruit, orange peel and a touch of Moroccan spice. Perhaps a little riper than expected, I'd personally let it age over the next decade. It's one of those rare Saint-Émilions that invites you back for more.”

The 2012 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni - December 2019): 95/100 "The 2012 Pavie-Macquin shows how appealing the best wines from this vintage are. Bright, floral and racy, the 2012 is drinking beautifully today. Readers who prefer more aromatic complexity might prefer to cellar the 2012 for another few years, but there is something about the wine's raciness and immediacy that makes it a pure pleasure to taste today."

The 2010 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni - December 2019): 97/100 "A towering, statuesque wine, the 2010 Pavie-Macquin is distinguished by its vertical explosiviness and soaring intensity. Red cherry jam, plums and dried flowers are some of the many aromas and flavors that open up as the 2010 gains breadth over time naturally, the 2010 is still a very young wine."

The 2021 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 94/100 Coup de ♥ “Refinement and an invigorating chalky feel elevate this elegant 2021[...]A serene future is promised.”

The 2020 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (September 2023): 96/100 “Magnificent concentration, velvety, suave, without the solar excess of this vintage. With aeration in the glass, the expression rises to a crescendo. The refinement of the material gracefully lifts it into the world of the great Saint-Emilions. A chalky, chalky sensation distinguishes the finish”.

Vinous (N. Martin - November 2024): 93+/100 “The 2020 La Gaffelière has a classicaly styled, tertiary, tobacco-scented bouquet that unfolds in a pleasing fashion. The palate is medium-bodied with lighter tannins than its peers, but it's still nicely balanced and pure. A caressing white pepper- and clove - tinged finish lingers in the mouth. It's very fine, but as previously noted, this is quite a backward Saint-Emilion, which explains the plus sign and my lower mark than before.”

The 2020 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (September 2023): 96/100 “Magnificent concentration, velvety, suave, without the solar excess of this vintage. With aeration in the glass, the expression rises to a crescendo. The refinement of the material gracefully lifts it into the world of the great Saint-Emilions. A chalky, chalky sensation distinguishes the finish”.

Vinous (N. Martin - November 2024): 93+/100 “The 2020 La Gaffelière has a classicaly styled, tertiary, tobacco-scented bouquet that unfolds in a pleasing fashion. The palate is medium-bodied with lighter tannins than its peers, but it's still nicely balanced and pure. A caressing white pepper- and clove - tinged finish lingers in the mouth. It's very fine, but as previously noted, this is quite a backward Saint-Emilion, which explains the plus sign and my lower mark than before.”

The 2019 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (September 2022): 95-96/100 “Defending a classic yet expressive style, built on finesse in the second half of the palate, this cru with its exceptional terroir has not finished surprising. Over the last ten years, the proportion of Merlot has been reduced in favor of Cabernet Franc, which now accounts for 30% of the blend. Grapes from new plantings have brought greater depth to recent vintages, and in particular to this expansive, well-balanced, long-lasting 2019”.

Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2022): 96/100 "The 2019 La Gaffelière is just as impressive as it was en primeur. Bright and tightly wound, La Gaffelière sizzles with energy. Dark red fruit, mocha, blood orange, mint and dried flowers lend striking aromatic presence. There is some youthful austerity here, but nothing time in bottle won't take care of. The 2019 doesn't quite match the stratospheric grandeur of the magical 2018, but it comes close."

The 2019 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (September 2022): 95-96/100 “Defending a classic yet expressive style, built on finesse in the second half of the palate, this cru with its exceptional terroir has not finished surprising. Over the last ten years, the proportion of Merlot has been reduced in favor of Cabernet Franc, which now accounts for 30% of the blend. Grapes from new plantings have brought greater depth to recent vintages, and in particular to this expansive, well-balanced, long-lasting 2019”.

The 2018 vintage in the press:

En Magnum (April 2021): 97/100 “Great purity of definition, both in terms of body and aromatic intensity, precisely restoring an aesthetic and streamlined material, cut with a sense of depth, with a praiseworthy refinement. The very definition of brilliance, class and delicacy - in short, this la-gaffelière is on the verge of greatness."

Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2022): 99/100 "The 2018 La Gaffelière is hands down one of the wines of the vintage. Towering in its stature and vertical lift, the 2018 dazzles right out of the gate. Inky dark fruit, mocha, spice, licorice and leather all run through this deep, wonderfully pliant Saint-Émilion. The 2018 is irch, deep and beautifully resonant, with tremendous depth and tons of staure that builds, all framd by beams of supporting minerality that confer vibrancy. LaGaffelière is distinctive, alluring and arresting right out of the gate. It is another magnificent showing from this reborn estate.[...] Magnifique!"

The 2016 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (November 2021): 98/100 “A nose of ripe, precise fruit, with very soft spicy notes and discreet oak. Full-bodied and balanced on the palate, with nicely rounded tannic power. A well-balanced wine that will go a long way."

Vinous (N. Martin - January 2020): 93/100 "The 2016 La Gaffelière has a more savory, perchance more Cabernet Franc-driven bouquet, but one that is well defined, with cedar and sandalwood notes judiciously ticked behind the brambly red fruit. The medium-bodied palate offers supple tannins and a fine bead of acidity. Fleshy and generous, yet displaying fine backbone and good persistence on the finish. A Saint-Émilion that has finally found its groove."

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The 2015 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (November 2021): 94/100 “Beautiful ripeness of fruit, with great spicy power. Full-bodied and ample on the palate, with lots of fat, you can feel the sunny side of the vintage.”

Vinous (A. Galloni - December 2017): 97/100 "The 2015 La Gaffelière is a wine of total finesse. Much less obvious and overt than most Saint-Émilions in this vintage, La Gaffelière makes it case on harmony and grace above all else. Bright, lifted Cabernet Franc-infused aromatics give the 2015 striking freshness and aromatic presence. The flavors are bright and nuanced to the core, with plenty of red cherry, espresso and floral notes. But back to the basics. In 2015 La Gaffelière is a wine that stands out because of its impeccable balance and sense of proportion. i loved it."

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The 2011 vintage in the press:

Vinous (I. D'Agata - July 2014): 90/100 "Deep ruby-red. Perfumed red cherry, raspberry, violet and licorice on the nose. Tangy, rich and deep, with vibrant acidity lifting the red fruit and mineral flavors. Finishies smooth, bright and long. I find this offers a rare combination (for 2011) of generosity of texture and grip."

The 2016 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin - January 2020): 93/100 "The 2016 Troplong Mondot is one of the few Saint-Émilion wines to come across as rather overripe on the nose, where prunes and dates infuse the black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with dusty black fruit, firm and dense, and a grippy, solid finish. Pavie-Macquin? It commes across brutish at the moment, but it does have the potential to age."

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The 2022 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025): 99/100 "The 2022 Clos Fourtet is every bit as compelling as it was en primeur, maybe even a bit more so. Vertical and explosive, the 2022 offers a captivating mix of textural opulence and classic structure. The blend is 90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc. One of the key signatures of Clos Fourtet is the presence of Cabernet Sauvignon, which is rarely seen on the Saint-Émilion plateau but seems to add weight and gravitas here. Dark blue fruits, new leather, spice, menthol and espresso stain the palate as the 2022 gradually reveals its considerable pedigree. The 2022 was raised in a mix of 58% once-used barrels, 40% new oak and 2% amphora. More Importantly, it is without question one of the wines of the vintage."

J.M Quarin (February 2025): 97/100 "Dark, intense and beautiful colour. Very aromatic nose, fine, subtle, complex, with ripe fruit that gains in purity and nobility as the glass is shaken. Smooth on the attack, with a refined texture and melting body, the wine glides, caresses and builds to a crescendo in the last third of the palate. It finishes full, long, delicate and deep at the same time. It's superb."

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The 2022 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025): 99/100 "The 2022 Clos Fourtet is every bit as compelling as it was en primeur, maybe even a bit more so. Vertical and explosive, the 2022 offers a captivating mix of textural opulence and classic structure. The blend is 90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc. One of the key signatures of Clos Fourtet is the presence of Cabernet Sauvignon, which is rarely seen on the Saint-Émilion plateau but seems to add weight and gravitas here. Dark blue fruits, new leather, spice, menthol and espresso stain the palate as the 2022 gradually reveals its considerable pedigree. The 2022 was raised in a mix of 58% once-used barrels, 40% new oak and 2% amphora. More Importantly, it is without question one of the wines of the vintage."

J.M Quarin (February 2025): 97/100 "Dark, intense and beautiful colour. Very aromatic nose, fine, subtle, complex, with ripe fruit that gains in purity and nobility as the glass is shaken. Smooth on the attack, with a refined texture and melting body, the wine glides, caresses and builds to a crescendo in the last third of the palate. It finishes full, long, delicate and deep at the same time. It's superb."

The 2021 vintage in the press:

La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 93/100 “It's refinement that prevails in this filiform balance carried by a breathless chalky sensation. Don't hesitate to discover it from 2025 and over the next fifteen years.”

Vinous (A. Galloni - December 2023): 94+/100 “The 2021 Clos Fourtet is a dark, imposing wine. Blackberry, gravel scorched earth, leather, incense and clove infuse the 2021 with tons of character. This is definitely a wine from a cold - a year lacking in sunshine. In that sense, Clos Fourtet is wonderfully expressive, as it paints a very accurate portrait of a place and growing season. All it needs is time to soften.”

Jean-Marc Quarin (April 2022): 94/100 “Beautiful dark red, crimson. Intense, fine, fruity, fresh and ripe nose. Delicate on the palate and immediately endowed with a meticulous, refined touch, the wine evolves tasty, tender, slightly velvety, towards a sappy finish in which a touch of vivacity returns.”

The 2019 vintage in the press:

Vinous (N. Martin - January 2023): 93+/100 “The 2019 Clos Fourtet has a stubborn and backward bouquet with sultry black fruit, quite tertiary in style, antique bureau and woodbines. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent blackberry and blueberry fruit, maybe just a little cloying compared to its peers despite the velvety and caressing finish. One for those who like modern Saint-Emilion but its needs serious cellaring time.”

La Revue du Vin de France (September 2022): 98/100 “A touch of tobacco, hints of fresh fruit and leaves, a chalky background: the nose offers a beautiful complexity, a promise of future delights. The perfect flesh and just the right amount of brilliance of this 2019 finish to convince us that we are in the presence of one of Saint-Emilion's greatest terroirs. Enhanced by biodymania, it delivers a wine with graphite notes, perfectly vinified. The textured silkiness of the tannin does not mask the power of the vintage. The wine retains the perfectly identifiable length of the vintage."

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The 2010 vintage in the press:

En Magnum (2022): 97/100 “It takes time for the immense personality of Clos Fourtet to reveal itself, that of a deep, sappy grand cru with imperious minerality and impressive length. Certainly one of the great successes of this tasting”.

Vinous (N. Martin - February 2020): 95/100 "The 2010 Clos Fourtet has a well defined and focused bouquet with tarry black fruit, black pepper and tobacco notes, almost equidistant between Left and Right Bank in style. The palate is medium-bodied  with firm tannins, supple and underpinned by a fine bead of acidity. Very harmonious towards the finish with well-integrated oak. this is a superb Saint-Émilion."

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The 2005 vintage in the press:

Vinous (A. Galloni - April 2021): 97/100 "The 2005 Clos Fourtet is dramatic, sweeping Saint-Émilion endowed with tremendous depth and unctuous intensity. Dark cherry, plum, cedar, tobacco and woodsmoke build as this rapturous, deeply textured wine shows off its allure. silky, plush and wonderfully expressive, Clos Fourtet is Fabulous in 2005. Bright saline notes, that are such a signature of Saint-Émilion's plateau, balance all of the natural richness of the year.[...] This is a superb effort from the Cuvelier family."

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The 2022 vintage in the press:

J-M Quarin (February 2025): 97/100 "Dark, intense purple colour. Very aromatic nose, fine, pure, fruity and slightly smoky. Fleshy on the palate, silky to the touch and rich in aromas, the wine evolves juicy, melting, with an elegant touch. After the mid-palate, it grows, fleshes out and goes on to have a long, sappy persistence, never marked by tannin. The estate's densest and most refined vintage, with 41.5% Cabernet Franc."

The 2021 vintage in the press:

J-M Quarin (April 2022): 95/100 “Dark, deep, crimson and lively color. Intense, fine, fruity, pure, subtle and floral nose. Minutious on entry, particularly aromatic in the middle, complex and deep, with class in the touch, the wine gains power between the middle and the finish. It finishes long, suave, sappy and delicious. This is the most accomplished expression I know of in Quintus at this age”.

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The 2020 vintage in the press:

J-M Quarin (February 2024): 96/100 “Dark, intense and beautiful color. More discreet nose than Dragon, with ripe, fresh fruit. Minutious on entry, much fuller in the middle, with fat and a melting body, this wine settles slowly on the palate. Particularly tasty, it returns fresh nuances in the persistence. It's very hard to spit out."

Vinous (N.Martin - November 2024): 94/100 “The 2020 Quintus has a wonderfully hatmonious bouquet with black fruit, briar, a touch of wild mint and beautifully integrated oak. The palate is medium-bodied with silky tannins and a fine bead of acidity. It is perhaps modern in style, but even blind, this is just oozes class and sophisticiation. Despite the high alcohol, this manages to pull it all off.”

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The 2016 vintage in the press:

Vinous (Neal Martin - August 2020): 94/100 “The 2016 Quintus has a very noble bouquet with beautifully defined blackberry and briary fruit, wonderfully integrated oak and a genuine sense of focus and poise. This is a beautifully crafted Saint-Émilion and one of the best releases of Quintus to date.”