May 21, 2025


2024 Figeac with -36% discount per bottle - "An absolute triumph in this vintage"

2024 Figeac with -36% discount per bottle - "An absolute triumph in this vintage"

Figeac 2024 is released ! 

Wow, Figeac steps up and gives the market what it wants. A genuine deal not to miss right now. A must-buy during the En Primeur campaign.

 

A true Right Bank legend, Chateau Figeac stands apart in Saint-Émilion for its uniquely Médoc-like blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. Now a Premier Grand Cru Classé A, Figeac combines Left Bank structure with Right Bank elegance, producing wines of breathtaking finesse and age-worthiness. Under the stewardship of the Manoncourt family and winemaker Frédéric Faye, Figeac has hit a golden era—cementing its place among Bordeaux’s greatest estates with a string of critically acclaimed, pitch-perfect vintages.

Figeac 2024 is a triumph of finesse and balance, offering a Cabernet-driven expression that’s effortlessly elegant. The blend—Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc—unfolds in layers of cassis, violets, and graphite. Precision tannins frame a juicy, mineral-driven core, with a ripple of mint and floral lift on the finish. Harvested at low yields and matured in 100% new oak, this is a wine of energy, clarity, and charm. One of the vintage’s quiet greats—textured, vibrant, and unmistakably Figeac.

The critics have scored Figeac 2024 very highly including TWI who scored it 96-98 Points and had it as her wine of the vintage. Jeb Dunnuck was close behind with 95-97 Points and Decanter scored it 96-points - one of their highest of the vintage.


“To have this level of quality in a vintage like 2024 is mind-blowing, and this is one of the top handful of wines in the vintage.” 

- Jeb Dunnuck

"Readers may want to consider buying a few cases of Château Figeac—my red pick of the vintage—especially in larger format bottles, which can be tricky to find after bottling."

- Lisa Perrotti-Brown's Wines


Figeac Pricing:

Last year, Figeac 2023 was released at €150 IB and now trades upwards of €170, underscoring the estate’s strong market following and the resilience of its En Primeur performance—even in today’s climate.

With that in mind, the 2024 release at just €112 IB per bottle represents exceptional value. This is well below expectations and offers a rare opportunity to secure one of Bordeaux’s most admired wines at a compelling price.

We strongly recommend collectors act quickly to add this to their cellars.

 


Figeac 2024

figeac 2024

 

€112* In Bond per bottle

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96-98 Points | The Wine Independent

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2024 Figeac opens with classic notes of cassis, kirsch, pencil shavings, and violets, leading to nuances of mint tea and underbrush. The medium-bodied palate is dense with tightly wound black and red berry flavors, framed by firm, fine-grained tannins and wonderful tension, finishing very long with lots of mineral and floral sparks. An absolute triumph in this vintage. Tasted twice with consistent score and notes.

95-97 Points | Jeb Dunnuck

Based on 33% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc, and 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2024 Château Figeac reveals a classic Figeac nose of ripe blue fruits, sappy tobacco, flowers, and graphite. Medium to full-bodied, it has a fabulous, seamless mouthfeel, ultra-fine tannins, beautiful balance, and a great finish. To have this level of quality in a vintage like 2024 is mind-blowing, and this is one of the top handful of wines in the vintage.

96 Points | Decanter

Gorgeous fragrance on the nose, dark chocolate, milk chocolate and black cherries, floral roses and iris - you can really smell the Cabernet Franc. Lovely intensity of fruit with such freshness from the start. A burst of acidity and zingy red fruit which then transforms into a soft and creamy mid palate before turning more mineral and crisp on the finish. Really a lovely journey from start to end. Well proportioned, not a light wine. This has a touch of chew with cooling minty liquorice aspects. It’s elegant, leaning into the vintage in terms of density, but wow there is such delicacy and detail here. I love it because it’s so relaxed and so charming and full of fruit. The energy and buzz is just exceptional. I could drink this all day! 8% press wine. 3.66pH

95 Points | Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux

Vivid plum and ruby colour, clear ripe raspberry and damson fruits, sappy quality, fine tannins. The Cabernet Franc slowly unfurls its floral waves, violets and iris, with white flowers, savoury black fruits, good energy and length. Figeac has shown over and over again that it can deliver wines that succeed and delight in many different kinds of vintage conditions, and it is an estate to have confidence in. 31hl/ha yield, 100% new oak, 8% press, 3.66pH. 31hl/ha yield. They deleafed on both sides for the first time since technical director Romain Jean-Pierre arrived 13 years ago. Harvest September 20 to October 5.

95 Points | Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux

Vivid plum and ruby colour, clear ripe raspberry and damson fruits, sappy quality, fine tannins. The Cabernet Franc slowly unfurls its floral waves, violets and iris, with white flowers, savoury black fruits, good energy and length. Figeac has shown over and over again that it can deliver wines that succeed and delight in many different kinds of vintage conditions, and it is an estate to have confidence in. 31hl/ha yield, 100% new oak, 8% press, 3.66pH. 31hl/ha yield. They deleafed on both sides for the first time since technical director Romain Jean-Pierre arrived 13 years ago. Harvest September 20 to October 5.

93-96 Points | Vinous - Antonio Galloni

Silky and aromatic, with velvety tannins, the 2024 Figeac is sublime. Floral and savory aromatics meld into a core of blue/purplish fruit, spice, licorice, lavender and menthol. All the elements are so well balanced. The blend is 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot and 28% Cabernet Franc, with 8% press wines. Not surprisingly, the 2024 is a very Cabernet-driven Figeac. Production is 60,000 bottles, or 50% of normal, because of low yields and further selection in the cellar. Tasted two times.

 

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May 20, 2025


A classic Haut-Brion 2024 - up to 98 ponts, down 23% in price

A classic Haut-Brion 2024 - up to 98 ponts, down 23% in price

2024 Haut-Brion releases with -23% discount

We’re thrilled to offer four exceptional wines from the Haut-Brion stable: the Grand Vin, the highly acclaimed Haut-Brion Blanc, and both the red and white from La Mission Haut-Brion.

95-97 Points - “I wouldn't be surprised to see the 2024 Château Haut-Brion be the wine of the vintage, and while it's not going to make you forget any of the recent truly great releases, it has more depth, suppleness, and charm than the vast majority of wines in the vintage.” - Jeb Dunnuck

The only First Growth outside the Médoc, Haut-Brion is a name that commands instant reverence. With a lineage stretching back to the 16th century and legendary wines to match, it exemplifies understated power and aristocratic polish. Located in Pessac-Léognan, its gravel-rich soils yield wines of smoky depth, earthy complexity, and regal finesse. Owned by the Dillon family since 1935, Haut-Brion continues to define timeless Bordeaux excellence, producing both red and white wines that are benchmarks of the region.

Haut-Brion 2024 is a poised, layered Pessac-Léognan with classical structure and finesse. It opens with dark berries, olives, graphite and crushed stone, underpinned by taut minerality and fine-grained tannins. James Suckling calls it “a classic vintage” while Jeb Dunnuck praises its charm and seamless depth. Serious and brooding today, the wine promises complexity and grace with age—an elegant, age-worthy Haut-Brion that stands out in the vintage.

haut-brion 2024 pricing

Haut-Brion is once again one of the standout wines of the 2024 vintage, earning critical acclaim up to 97–98 points. This is a textbook expression of the estate’s timeless style—refined, structured and deeply layered. Released at €280 IB per bottle, Haut-Brion 2024 represents a rare opportunity to secure First Growth pedigree at a genuinely compelling En Primeur price.

 


Haut-Brion 2024

haut-brion 2024


€280* In Bond per bottle

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97-98 Points | James Suckling

This year, the style of Haut Brion shows through with transparency, beautiful balance and precision. Fine austerity, with excellent minerality, dark olives and red and dark berries. Structured on the mid-palate. Beautiful depth for the vintage, with really fine-grained tannins and a lengthy finish that lingers. So much vibrancy and finesse. A classic vintage.

95-97 Points | The Wine Independent

Deep garnet-purple colored. Needs a lot of shaking to wake up scents of crushed black currants, red currant jelly, and boysenberries, followed by hints of Sichuan pepper, garrigue, and crushed rocks. The medium-bodied palate has a firm texture of ripe, fine-grained tannins and great freshness framing the tightly wound, mineral-laced fruits, finishing on a lingering ferrous note.

95-97 Points | Jeb Dunnuck

I wouldn't be surprised to see the 2024 Château Haut-Brion be the wine of the vintage, and while it's not going to make you forget any of the recent truly great releases, it has more depth, suppleness, and charm than the vast majority of wines in the vintage. Ripe blackcurrants, scorched earth, graphite, crushed stone, and violets all define the aromatics, and it has nicely integrated oak, a layered, ripe, seamless mouthfeel, and building tannins. It's a beautiful, layered, elegant Haut-Brion.

94-96 Points | Vinous - Antonio Galloni

The 2024 Haut-Brion is dark and brooding in demeanor, but obviously not as tannic or forbidding as it can be in the early going. All the Haut-Brion signatures are very much present, but they're portrayed in a decidedly understated style that speaks to the personality of the year. Black fruit, scorched earth, spice, tobacco and leather build with time in the glass. The 2024 is a super-classy Haut-Brion. There's gorgeous substance here.

 


Haut-Brion Blanc 2024

haut-brion blanc 2024

 

€630* In Bond per bottle

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98-100 Points | The Wine Independent

After a little shaking, notes of orange blossoms, fresh grapefruit, and just-ripe pineapple slowly emerge from the glass, followed by hints of fennel seed, wet pebbles, and blanched almonds. The medium-bodied palate is so silky and seamless, melting in your mouth with saline-laced citrus and tropical fruit layers, finishing with epic length and depth. Incredible.

98-99 Points | James Suckling

Minerally and understated nose, but it’s so pure and bright, showing lots of purity and precision this year. Subtle aromas of seashells, green kiwis, wet stones and meringue follow through to a medium- to full-bodied palate. Lots of texture and energy, yet it remains dry and really long. 56.1% semillon and 43.9% sauvignon blanc.

95-97 Points | Vinous - Neal Martin

The 2024 Haut-Brion Blanc also has a reserved bouquet like the La Mission Blanc and demands more encouragement than usual. Eventually, there are lime, gooseberry, crushed stone and mirabelle scents that start to gain intensity after ten minutes. The palate is very well balanced with a slightly more pithy texture. It is quite peppery, with fine grip and hints of green olive toward the persistent finish. This is excellent.

 


la mission haut-brion chateau

La Mission Haut-Brion

Just across the road from Haut-Brion but with a character all its own, La Mission Haut-Brion is one of Pessac-Léognan’s crown jewels. Owned by the Dillon family since 1983, this historic estate crafts bold, brooding reds and crystalline whites with tremendous depth and energy. Known for its smoky richness, minerality, and gravitas, La Mission consistently rivals—and occasionally surpasses—its First Growth neighbour. Recent vintages have only elevated its reputation, confirming it as one of Bordeaux’s most thrilling addresses.


La Mission Haut-Brion 2024

la mission haut-brion 2024
€168* In Bond per bottle

96-97 Points | James Suckling

A precise, classic vintage showing depth of fruit, but with beautiful austerity and minerals. Mostly red fruit, with touches of dark cherries and currants. Medium- to full-bodied with very fine-etched tannins and lots of brightness. So long and refined in the finish, showing restraint. 51% cabernet sauvignon, 46.5% merlot and 2.5% cabernet franc.

94-96 Points | The Wine Independent

Deep garnet-purple colored. Needs a little patient swirling to bring out evocative scents of juicy black plums, fresh blackberries, and kirsch, plus nuances of lilac, star anise, and fragrant soil. The medium-bodied palate is satiny textured with great energy and freshness, delivering layers of blackberries and floral notes, finishing long and perfumed.

93-95 Points | Vinous - Neal Martin

The 2024 La Mission Haut-Brion has a beautifully defined bouquet with pure, mineral-led black fruit, hints of blueberry and a subtle sea spray influence. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly chalky tannins. Fresh and vibrant, this La Mission feels very cohesive and sophisticated. No, there is not the depth and persistence of a top-drawer vintage, but its noticeable complexity is a cut above.

 


La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc 2024

la mission haut-brion blanc 2024


€505* In Bond per bottle

97-98 Points | James Suckling

The quality of the fruit is great, with beautiful depth and clarity. The acidity is quite bright, and there is enough substance and beautiful texture on the palate to keep it balanced. Long and subtle at this stage, but the potential is huge, with a style that's really minerally and classic. 59% semillon and 41% sauvignon blanc.

96-98 Points | The Wine Independent

Needs a lot of swirling to begin to reveal notes of yuzu, freshly squeezed lemons, and green mango, plus hints of lime blossoms and sea spray. The medium-bodied palate delivers a satiny texture with tightly knit citrus and floral layers, finishing long and minerally. Gorgeous.

96-98 Points | Vinous - Neal Martin

The 2024 La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc, which has more Sémillon in the blend, was reticent on the nose and demanded more coaxing than usual, (reluctantly) offering scents of red apple, lime flower and crushed stone. The palate is more expressive with impressive weight and density. The 2024 is fresh and vibrant with palpable tension, revealing a tingle of lemongrass and stem ginger towards its sustained finish. When I returned to my glass after 20 minutes, the aromatics had burst open and shown their true colours, with hints of chai and popcorn and wonderful mineralité. This might turn out to be one of the best white La Missions in recent years.

 

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May 16, 2025


Beau-Sejour Becot 2024: Magnificent. That's all there is to it

Beau-Sejour Becot 2024: Magnificent. That's all there is to it

2024 Beau-Séjour Bécot 2024

One of the most difficult to pronounce Bordeaux chateau’s, but unquestionably one of the most exciting. In recent years, it’s been on a roll, producing a string of outstanding wines. The estate is known for its trademark aromatic profile—easily one of the most expressive and perfumed noses in all of Saint-Émilion, leaping from the glass with vibrant intensity.

“The 2024 Beau-Séjour Bécot is deep, vivid and wonderfully alive. Dynamic and explosive, with striking inner perfume, Beau-Séjour Bécot is hauntingly beautiful” - Antonio Galloni

Perched atop Saint-Émilion’s prized limestone plateau, Beau-Séjour Bécot has risen to the top tier of Right Bank estates. This Premier Grand Cru Classé B estate is family-owned and run with thoughtful precision, producing wines of remarkable purity, minerality, and poise. With Cabernet Franc increasingly playing a leading role, the wines show fine tannins, lifted aromatics, and tension. Recent vintages have drawn high praise, confirming Beau-Séjour Bécot’s place among Bordeaux’s most exciting properties.

Beau-Séjour Bécot 2024 is a stunning expression of Saint Emilion. Bursting with blue fruit, rose petal, and savoury minerality, it’s both perfumed and poised. The 78% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Franc blend brings lifted aromatics, silky tannins, and remarkable elegance. With growing Cabernet influence and a saline, limestone-driven finish, this is one of the vintage’s most refined and complete wines.  

The critics loved this wine with high scores, here is what they’ve said:

“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.” - Antonio Galloni

“This is brilliant, and I'd put it up with the crème de la crème of the vintage, especially in this elegant, finesse-driven style” - Jeb Dunnuck

“Feels super classic and classy, refined and elegant with cool blue fruit and lots of saltiness, but so distinguished. You really feel the limestone in the glass. Still serious, you feel the Cabernet spiciness but you don't get the impression they struggled with ripeness at all. A great glass. Sappy, fruity, clean and salty. A true wine of place.” - Decanter

Galloni calls it “magnificent.” We call it essential for the wine collection. Especially at the price offered at today. We love this wine and if you haven’t got it as part of your collection, then 2024 is a great place to start.

 


Beau-Séjour Bécot 2024

 

€44.10* In Bond per bottle

95-97 Points | Vinous - Antonio Galloni

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 Window: 2034 - 2054

96 Points | Decanter, Georgina Hindle

Gorgeous fragrance, really quite deep and vivid, almost an opulence to the perfumed nose. Generous and filling, smooth, silky, round and so vibrant. Juicy and lifted but still with structure - this has acidity, a cool freshness, super fine silky tannins and a soft push from start to finish. Feels super classic and classy, refined and elegant with cool blue fruit and lots of saltiness, but so distinguished. You really feel the limestone in the glass. Still serious, you feel the Cabernet spiciness but you don't get the impression they struggled with ripeness at all. A great glass. Sappy, fruity, clean and salty. A true wine of place. A yield of 32hl/ha, 3.40pH.

93-95 Points | Jeb Dunnuck

The 2024 Château Beau-Séjour Bécot is 78% Merlot and 22% Cabernet Franc, aging in 55% new oak with a small part in foudre. Ripe black cherries, leafy herbs, damp earth, and crushed stone notes define the aromatics, and this beauty hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, an ultra-fine mouthfeel, gorgeous tannins, and a great finish. This is brilliant, and I'd put it up with the crème de la crème of the vintage, especially in this elegant, finesse-driven style. Tasted twice with consistent results.

93-95 Points | The Wine Independent

Deep garnet-purple colored. Waltzes out with showy scents of black cherries, raspberry coulis, and red currant jelly, leading to hints of lavender oil, black olives, and fragrant earth. The light to medium-bodied palate is subtle and racy with silky tannins and a savory lift on the finish.

 

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May 16, 2025


Rauzan Segla 2024 - Ben's personal pick of the vintage

Rauzan Segla 2024 - Ben's personal pick of the vintage

2024 Rauzan-Segla with -20% discount to 2023

After a week of tasting the 2024’s down in Bordeaux, our founder Ben declared "if there was one wine I would add to my personal collection without a doubt, it would be Rauzan”. Here we are, the release is here and it does not disappoint.

95-98 Points - Antonio Galloni

“The 2024 Rauzan-Ségla is magnificent. One of the top wines of the Left Bank, Rauzan-Ségla possesses tremendous textural density and mind-blowing balance. Dark fruit, lavender, spice, licorice and new leather are all dialed up in a potent, layered Margaux that offers stunning harmony and incredible purity. At this stage, Rauzan-Ségla is one of the wines of the vintage in Bordeaux. Elegant yet powerful, the 2024 is simply magnificent.”

Rauzan-Ségla is one of Margaux’s great historic estates—ranked alongside Chateau Margaux and Palmer at the top of the appellation. A Second Growth in the 1855 Classification, it combines noble pedigree with modern precision. Under the ownership of Chanel since 1994 and the direction of Nicolas Audebert, Rauzan-Ségla has soared, producing wines of elegance, depth and refinement. Its deep gravel terroir yields Cabernet-led wines that age gracefully and speak clearly of Margaux finesse.

Rauzan-Ségla 2024 is one of the standout wines of the Left Bank this year, combining elegance, precision and remarkable purity. A seductive yet structured Margaux, it offers a bouquet of dark fruit, sweet cherry, rose petal and graphite. The estate’s first certified organic vintage, it shows great finesse, refined tannins and energy.

One of the top performances on the left bank, Rauzan-Selga 2024 coming in with a -20% discount to 2023 is a no brainer buy for us. We can’t recommend it enough. The wine carried an incredible tension and flair that we fell in love with. It’s sexy, seductive and we’re adding it to our personal cellars and recommend that you should too.

 


Rauzan-Segla 2024

rauzan-segla 2024


€56* In Bond per bottle

95-98 Points | Vinous - Antonio Galloni

The 2024 Rauzan-Ségla is magnificent. One of the top wines of the Left Bank, Rauzan-Ségla possesses tremendous textural density and mind-blowing balance. Dark fruit, lavender, spice, licorice and new leather are all dialed up in a potent, layered Margaux that offers stunning harmony and incredible purity. At this stage, Rauzan-Ségla is one of the wines of the vintage in Bordeaux. Elegant yet powerful, the 2024 is simply magnificent. Tasted four times.

95-97  Points | The Wine Independent

Deep garnet-purple colored. Strides confidently out of the glass with classic black currants and red currant scents, leading to a core of cedar chest, underbrush, and damp soils, plus a touch of red roses. The medium-bodied palate is vibrant with exquisitely ripe tannins and beautifully knit tension framing the red and black berry layers, finishing long and fragrant. This is a finished blend, completed 2 months ago.

18.50+ Points | Matthew Jukes

It is funny how communes gather their vintage reputations from the whole, not individual Châteaux.  In 2024, Margaux is one of the less exciting places to shop, and yet, alongside the remarkable wines from Palmer and Margaux itself, there are some solid performers, which you can read about in my comprehensive report.  There is no hurry, I suspect, to load up with these peripheral wines, as stocks are unlikely to run dry any time soon.  But there is one shining light.  An exception.  A wine that slots in neatly alongside the aforementioned cosmonauts, hovering high over the expectant throng below.  Rausan-Ségla is fast-cementing its reputation as a staggeringly impressive wine and one of considerable detail, beauty and, dare I say it, genuine qualité prix.  Refined, intricately detailed and reassuringly firm on the finish, this is a fascinating and involving wine, and it looks set to break the mould for the vintage, offering a wine that will flatter in its youth but will undoubtedly improve incrementally with age and perhaps make two decades and more!  While the Cabernet component falls short of 2/3 involvement, this variety stands proud in the glass with terrific concentration and majesty.  The silhouette is unquestionably classical, resolutely medium-weight and spellbindingly intense without ever feeling muscular or brittle.  Combine these traits with stunning potential on account of the beautifully toned tannins, and you have an unmissable combination of characteristics.

95  Points | Decanter, Georgina Hindle

Cherry stone on the nose, rose, violet, strawberry and red cherry. Chewy and well textured, filling but gentle, the tannins are exceptional and the freshness is so well balanced with the fruit. So sophisticated, confident, smooth and utterly compelling. I love it, round, soft with lifted acidity that gives the tang with some liquorice on the finish. Energy and focus with real succulence. Still not a big wine, but this has plenty of style and refinement and a feeling of happiness about it. 0.5% Cabernet Franc completes the blend. Ageing 50% new barrels for 18 months. 55% production. 3.7pH.

94 Points | Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux, Jane Anson

Inky colour here, one of the deepest in the appellation, lovely precision, great quality, the cool spirit of the vintage comes through in the sappy fruit, blue rather than black in character if not in colour, with black tea, espresso, chalk, lots of finesse, and still delivers flesh through the mid palate, with a touch of bitter cocoa bean on the finish. 22% press wine, 50% new oak, 3.7ph. This is the first organic certified vintage. 30hl/h yield, 55% of production in the main estate wine.

Fine Wine Library:

2024 was Rauzan’s first vintage as certified organic which is a testament to the work they have been doing in the vineyard. Rauzan-Segla’s style is usually seductive and sexy and the 2024 does not deviate from this. Great weight, serious structure balanced out by aromas of berry confit, sweet cherries and a feminine floral seductiveness. We loved the wine and it’s the one wine we will without a doubt be adding to our personal collections.

 

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May 15, 2025


Saint-Juliens most reliable addresses - Leoville & Langoa Barton 2024

Saint-Juliens most reliable addresses - Leoville & Langoa Barton 2024

Leoville & Langoa Barton 2024

“One of the wines in the vintage with definition and ageing ability, and retains clear Léoville Barton character” - Jane Anson

Known for their fairness and consistency, Léoville Barton produces some of the most respected wines in Saint-Julien, all from a famously humble estate.

Classified as a Second Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, just behind icons like Mouton, Lafite, and Haut-Brion, Léoville Barton has earned an exceptional reputation. Loved by wine enthusiasts worldwide, the estate is celebrated for maintaining consistent pricing while delivering top-quality wines. Often referred to as a "Super Second," it stands as one of the most sought-after wineries in its category.

Today, we’re pleased to offer the 2024 En Primeur releases of both Léoville Barton and its sibling estate, Langoa Barton—two of Saint-Julien’s most reliable and respected names. Owned by the Barton family for over two centuries, these wines are benchmarks of classic claret, known for their consistency, longevity, and exceptional value. This year’s releases are once again standout expressions of their respective styles.

Leoville Barton:

The 2024 Léoville Barton is a poised and classically built Saint-Julien with refinement at its core. Dominated by 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, it showcases cassis, plum, violet and graphite in a structured yet graceful frame. Critics highlight its elegance and ageing potential, with Jane Anson calling it “One of the wines in the vintage with definition and ageing ability, and retains clear Léoville Barton character”. A true Barton—understated but confident, pure and precise, and built to evolve beautifully over the next two decades.

Langoa Barton:

The 2024 Langoa Barton is a charming, finely crafted Saint-Julien with floral lift and bright red fruit. A blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc, it offers aromas of peony, cherry and lilac, layered with tobacco and graphite. Medium-bodied and elegant, with fresh acidity and polished tannins, it’s a graceful wine that captures the Barton signature with approachability and poise—making it a smart, earlier-drinking complement to its more powerful sibling.

When it comes to pricing, Léoville Barton and Langoa have been models of consistency over the past decade, rarely increasing even in top vintages. That’s why this year’s reductions—14% for Léoville and 10% for Langoa—stand out as fair and compelling, especially given the impressive quality of the 2024 wines.

leoville barton winery

Photo: In 2021 Leoville-Barton started operating out of their new winery - more vats giving the ability to ferment smaller parcels = more precision and fruit purity in the wines.

 


Leoville-Barton 2024

leoville barton 2024


€57* In Bond per bottle

-14% price reduction to 2023

 

95-96 Points | James Suckling

A classic Bordeaux that shows finesse and poise. This is understated, with a medium body, lovely texture and acidity, freshness and brightness. It shows firm tannins that aren't chewy. Very long and honest, with pure fruit. 92% cabernet sauvignon, 6% merlot and 2% cabernet franc.

93-95 Points | Vinous - Antonio Galloni

The 2024 Léoville Barton is a very beautiful wine. Black cherry, plum, lavender, new leather, graphite, crushed rocks, mocha and spice all meld together. A wine of classical build, Léoville Barton is also wonderfully deep and expressive. Today, all of its energy is directed inwards, but there is a lot of wine here. I can't wait to taste this from bottle. Tasted two times. Drinking Window: 2034 - 2049

94 Points | Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux

Stands out for the elongated and supple shape and texture of the tannins, builds complexity over the palate and this is well structured, with elegant, finessed, savoury but carefully extracted cassis and bilberry fruits, with cocoa bean and cigar. One of the wines in the vintage with definition and ageing ability, and retains clear Léoville Barton character. Harvest 24 September to 5 October. 60% new oak for ageing.

Fine Wine Library:

In 2021 Leoville-Barton started operating out of their new winery - more vats giving the ability to ferment smaller parcels = more precision and fruit purity in the wines. The 2024 wine has great weight and structure behind it. It’s a wine that will definitely age. Dark fruit, cassis, rose petal and mineral undertones. Not flashy wines but they never have been. We loved the wine overall and it shows that this is one of the most reliable addresses in Saint-Julien.

 


Langoa Barton 2024

langoa 2024


€31* In Bond per bottle

-10% price reduction to 2023

 

93-94 Points | James Suckling

A firm and refined red with blackcurrant and mineral character. Medium-bodied, chewy and polished, suggesting well-selected grapes for the vintage. Well done.

92-94 Points | Wine Advocate

The 2024 Langoa Barton is showing beautifully, wafting from the glass with aromas of sweet blackberries and plums mingled with notions of licorice, pencil shavings and lilac. Medium to full-bodied, with lively acids and good depth and density, it's pure and refined. This is a blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc, picked between 24 September and 5 October.

93 Points | Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux

Floral peony and lilac aromatics on the Langoa, and the fruit character keeps things finessed and soft - think red cherry, cherry pit, tobacco, black tea, thoroughly charming, just a little short on the finished compared to the exceptional 2022 or 2023 vintages. The difference in the blends between the two Barton St Julien wines is significant this year, with just over 50% here of Cabernet Sauvignon compared to over 90% in Léoville. Harvest 24 September to 5 October. 60% new oak, 30hl/h yield.

91-93 Points | Vinous - Antonio Galloni

The 2024 Langoa-Barton is such a pretty wine. Floral and bright, with lovely mid-weight structure, Langoa is a total charmer. Rose petal, crushed red berry fruit, spice, orange peel and mint are beautifully lifted. Bright saline undertones extend the finish. The 2024 is a promising Langoa. Tasted two times.

*Prices are accurate as of the blog publication date and may be subject to change.

 

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May 15, 2025


Classy Domaine de Chevalier 2024

Classy Domaine de Chevalier 2024

2024 Domaine de Chevalier Releases!

95-97 Points - Antonio Galloni -“The 2024 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc has it all. Powerful yet elegant, deep yet light on its feet, the 2024 is a wine of contrasts and harmony that will thrill readers for many years to come. Nothing in particular stands out, rather it is the wine's balance that carries the day. Chamomile, crushed flowers, chalk and a hint of new oak run through a core of citrus-tinged fruit. The long, sustained finish is remarkable. Superb”

Domaine de Chevalier is one of Pessac-Léognan’s true jewels—an estate that consistently overdelivers in both red and white. Hidden away in a forested enclave near Léognan, its gravelly soils and cooler microclimate create wines of finesse, freshness and complexity. Under the stewardship of Olivier Bernard since 1983, the domaine has earned a stellar reputation for its elegant, age-worthy reds and benchmark dry whites, crafted with precision, balance and a deep respect for tradition and terroir.

Today’s En Primeur releases sees both the Rouge and Blanc come to market. Overall Pessac whites have been some of the best in 2024 and Domaine de Chevallier does not buck this trend.

Domaine de Chevalier Blanc 2024

A perennial benchmark among Bordeaux whites, the 2024 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc is electric. A blend of 75% Sauvignon Blanc and 25% Semillon, it delivers lifted aromatics of jasmine, citrus peel, lemongrass, and stone. The palate is bright, bone-dry, and tightly wound, with layers of grapefruit, chalk and orchard fruit leading to a long, mineral finish. It’s not about sheer power, but purity and precision. This is a wine of depth and verve, built to age beautifully.

Domaine de Chevalier Rouge 2024

The 2024 red from Domaine de Chevalier is a beautifully poised and aromatic Pessac-Léognan, offering floral lift, cassis, and slatey minerality. Crafted from 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot, it balances juicy freshness with firm yet polished tannins. While the wine feels reserved for now, critics expect it to build weight during élevage. Elegant, subtle, and classically styled, this vintage favours finesse over power—debonair and quietly confident, with ageing potential that will reward patience.

With great release prices down -29% on the red and high praise from the wine critics, Domaine de Chevalier is a winner in 2024. Don’t miss these releases.

 


Domaine de Chevalier 2024

domaine de chevalier 2024


€37.45* In Bond per bottle

18+ Points | Matthew Jukes

Toned and honed, DdC is a little shy on the nose, and the finish is reluctant to express itself fully, but I expect it to put on weight around the midriff during its élévage, resulting in a cool, calm wine with a quizzical outlook and a cultured and sleek chassis. This enigma of a wine never disappoints, so pop back in six years, and the elements will have found their equilibrium. I don’t expect this will be a long-lived DdC, but it will be ever so debonair when it straightens its jacket and sets off down the catwalk!

95-97 Points | James Suckling

Fine cocoa powder, cedar, minerals, currants and blue fruit. Juicy and medium- to full-bodied with fresh, firm tannins and a long, crunchy finish. It lingers well. 65% cabernet sauvignon, 30% merlot and 5% petit verdot.

92-94 Points | Vinous - Antonio Galloni

The 2024 Domaine de Chevalier is soft, fruity and relatively simple, given its typical personality. Plum, black cherry, licorice, chocolate and sweet oak are pushed forward in this open-knit, easygoing Pessac-Léognan. There may be more here than meets the eye. We will see. Today, the 2024 is on the light side. Tasted two times.

91-93 Points | Vinous - Neal Martin

The 2024 Domaine de Chevalier was cropped at 48 hl/ha between September 20 and October 8. This is almost Burgundian in style, with a fragrant bouquet revealing pure blueberry and blackcurrant aromas alongside crushed violet and iris flower scents emerging with aeration. It is very comely and alluring. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins. It's very harmonious and already in this prenatal stage, seductive. With finely chiseled tannins and more mineralité compared to the L'Esprit, this seems to glide on the finish. Just a lovely Pessac-Léognan for the vintage, though this year it must accept the silver medal as Olivier Bernard's white takes the gold.

 


Domaine de Chevalier Blanc 2024

domaine de chevalier blanc 2024


€82.60* In Bond per bottle

96-97 Points | James Suckling

Beautiful perfumed aromas of fine cream, meringue, ripe guava and spices. Bright and acid-driven with medium to full body and a long, scented finish. Bone-dry and textured. Not a year of huge concentration, but a lot of freshness, length and energy make this a wine to consider seriously. 75% sauvignon blanc and 25% semillon.

95-97 Points | Vinous - Antonio Galloni

The 2024 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc has it all. Powerful yet elegant, deep yet light on its feet, the 2024 is a wine of contrasts and harmony that will thrill readers for many years to come. Nothing in particular stands out, rather it is the wine's balance that carries the day. Chamomile, crushed flowers, chalk and a hint of new oak run through a core of citrus-tinged fruit. The long, sustained finish is remarkable. Superb. Tasted two times. Drinking Window: 2030 - 2054

95-97 Points | The Wine Independent

After a little shaking, notes of fresh pears, lemon pie, and lime blossoms slowly emerge from the glass, leading to touches of coriander seed and wet pebbles. The light-bodied palate is tightly wound and intense with mineral and citrus layers giving way to a long, chalky finish. Classic great, age-worthy DDC Blanc!

18 Points | Matthew Jukes

There is a hint of lemongrass and jasmine over the classic agrume core, bringing a rare sense of exoticism to this often-classical wine. I like it very much, and a second tasting revealed brief moments of honeysuckle, which I expect will multiply with time. The gulf between the great dry whites and the all-so-rans is as wide as it is with the red wines, and yet something is genuinely compelling about the best whites, which is seriously tempting me over from Burgundy to Bordeaux this year!

*Prices are accurate as of the blog publication date and may be subject to change.

 

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May 15, 2025


A sexy Pichon Baron 2024

A sexy Pichon Baron 2024

2024 Pichon Baron

“The 2024 Pichon Baron is a very sexy wine. Deep and layered on the palate, with fine depth, the 2024 exudes balance.” - Antonio Galloni

Chateau Pichon Baron stands as a beacon of classic Pauillac, delivering powerful, Cabernet-driven wines with depth, structure, and age-worthy finesse. A Second Growth in the 1855 Classification, the estate sits just across from Latour and is prized for its deep gravel terroir and commitment to excellence. Under AXA Millésimes’ stewardship, Pichon Baron has soared, becoming one of the Left Bank’s most admired properties for its bold style and technical precision.

The 2024 Pichon Baron is a sleek, structured expression of Cabernet Sauvignon, comprising 87% of the blend—the estate’s highest ever. Dense yet refined, it opens with cassis, pencil shavings, and florals, before unfurling into layers of black cherry, graphite, and spice. Critics highlight its linear precision and impressive balance, with James Suckling calling it “long, structured and powerful.” With just 20hl/ha yields and reduced new oak, the 2024 is a pure, poised Baron with serious ageing potential.

Amid the challenges of the 2024 growing season, Pichon Baron has risen to the occasion with one of the standout Pauillacs of the year. As Neal Martin puts it, this is a “successful Pauillac in the context of the challenging growing season”—a testament to the estate’s meticulous viticulture and unwavering pursuit of excellence.

With a 21% drop in release price and some of the highest critical acclaim in Pauillac, this is the moment to secure Pichon Baron 2024. It’s a rare chance to buy one of the Médoc’s most consistent and age-worthy wines at its most accessible price in years—serious pedigree, serious value, and a must-have for the cellar.

 


Pichon Baron 2024

pichon baron 2024


€95.20* In Bond per bottle

18.50 Points | Matthew Jukes

The song of Cabernet has never, well, has only once been as pure as it is in this release. In 2016, 85% Cab was used in the blend, and in 2019, it climbed a notch to 86%. In 2021, it matched this 2024 vintage with a mighty 87%! It follows that this is a super-strict and stunningly linear wine, and what has been sacrificed in tenderness and precocity has been lapped up in terms of seriousness and length. The entire portfolio at Baron has a signature silkiness in 2024, and while the tannins are not drying or hard, there is a rigidity and density of power on the finish that is marked with powdery, invigorating traction. You are left with a cool, long, clean, and teasingly firm aftertaste that bodes exceptionally well for the future.

95-96 Points | James Suckling

A dense wine with good richness and concentration. Slightly chewy, with an almost full body and a tight-grained finish. Long, structured and powerful. Not a lighter year for Pichon Baron, thanks to the low yield of just around 20 hectoliters per hectare. 87% cabernet sauvignon and 13% merlot.

94-96 Points | Vinous - Antonio Galloni

The 2024 Pichon Baron is a very sexy wine. Deep and layered on the palate, with fine depth, the 2024 exudes balance. Sumptuous black cherry, mocha, new leather, licorice, menthol, lavender and pine are all dialed up. There's gorgeous breadth and overall presence here. The Cabernet Sauvignon is quite high at 87%, but it is really the wine's balance that speaks loudest. Here, too, the reduction of new oak to 70% really helps the wine speak with precision. Drinking Window: 2034 - 2054

94-96 Points | Jeb Dunnuck

Beautiful stuff, the 2024 Château Pichon-Longueville Baron has ripe currant and cassis fruit intermixed with classic lead pencil, graphite, and tobacco nuances. It's medium-bodied, with a pure, layered, and elegant mouthfeel, notable tannins, and outstanding length. The 2024 is based on 87% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% Merlot, hitting 12.7% alcohol with a pH of 3.71.

*Prices are accurate as of the blog publication date and may be subject to change.

 

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May 15, 2025


One of the boldest wines we tried in 2024: Cos d’Estournel

One of the boldest wines we tried in 2024: Cos d’Estournel

2024 Cos d’Estournel

95-98 Points - “The 2024 Cos d'Estournel could very well be one of the wines of the vintage. Bright and vibrant in the glass, with tons of energy, the 2024 impresses with its vertical structure, depth and overall balance.” - Antonio Galloni

Cos d’Estournel is one of the most distinctive chateaux in Bordeaux, instantly recognisable for its exotic architecture and bold, opulent style. Situated on the hill of Saint-Estèphe near the Pauillac border, the estate benefits from exceptional gravel soils and south-facing slopes. Known as the “Maharajah of Saint-Estèphe,” Cos blends power with finesse in both its Grand Vin and Pagodes de Cos. Under Michel Reybier’s ownership, it remains a benchmark for modern precision and age-worthy grandeur.

he 2024 Cos d’Estournel is shaping up to be one of the Left Bank’s standout wines. Intensely coloured and impressively structured, it balances power with precision, showing a Pauillac-like core of dark fruit, graphite, and spice. With 12.8% alcohol and 50% new oak, the wine remains fresh, focused and impeccably balanced. Galloni called it “super-classic,” and Suckling praised its depth and density. A confident, age-worthy Cos with trademark grandeur and finesse, and a must-have in 2024.

Cos d’Estournel Blanc 2024 is one of the most thrilling whites of the vintage—vibrant, textured, and packed with energy. A blend of 60% Sauvignon Blanc and 40% Semillon, it bursts with citrus, guava, white peach and subtle creaminess. With piercing freshness and layered complexity, this is a white Bordeaux with serious ageing potential. James Suckling awarded is 97-98 whilst decanter scored it 97-points, confirming its place among the standout dry whites of 2024.

The 2024 Cos d’Estournel Rouge and Blanc exemplify the château’s distinctive blend of tradition and forward-thinking precision—capturing the essence of Bordeaux while pushing boundaries in both expression and technique.

 


Cos d’Estournel 2024

Cos d'estournel 2024


€99* In Bond per bottle

95-98 Points | Vinous - Antonio Galloni

The 2024 Cos d'Estournel could very well be one of the wines of the vintage. Bright and vibrant in the glass, with tons of energy, the 2024 impresses with its vertical structure, depth and overall balance. Blue/purplish fruit, spice, new leather, lavender and mocha are beautifully delineated throughout. The 2024 is super-classic. The modest 12.8% alcohol is notable, especially because that also means there is less extraction of wood. Cos is one of my early favorites in 2024. Drinking Window: 2034 - 2054

96-97 Points | James Suckling

There is huge depth and lots of intensity from this year's Cos. Quite powerful, deeply colored and dense, but there is freshness. Concentrated and tight-grained, with a full body and a pretty lengthy finish. Quite unique for its broadness and density, with lots of blackberries in the finish.

96 Points | Decanter, Georgina Hindle

Wonderful fragrance coming out of the glass, perfumed notes with cedar, cherry and chocolate. Juicy, sweetly chewy and grippy, this has so much personality straight away with such density in the mouth for the vintage but so well controlled. Great intensity and follow through with a direct line but not too lean at all. Freshness is there but ripeness is too so you have a great combination of structure and focus. Precise and refined but utterly joyful too. It keeps a straight line towards the finish, narrowing with cola, liquorice and slate but this will grow over ageing. Wonderful, a great effort. 13% press. 0.5% Petit Verdot completes the blend. Ageing 50% new barrels. 3.57pH. A yield of 30hl/ha. Kept organic status.

93-95 Points | Vinous - Neal Martin

The 2024 Cos d'Estournel was picked from September 23 to October 7 and matured in 50% new oak. This has an atypically powerful bouquet, revealing black fruit laced with graphite and gravelly scents. The palate has a Pauillac-like entry that's fresh but certainly intense. There's plenty of grip in this Cos d'Estournel that's a little sweeter and reassuringly persistent on the finish compared to its peers. It does not deliver the mineralité of a top-flight Cos d'Estournel, though there's certainly much more fruit intensity than you would expect given the growing season. I observed more classicism during my second record, which suggests that the depth of fruit may become more prominent during barrel maturation. Readers should note it displayed more depth and precision on my second visit on the final day in Bordeaux.

Fine Wine Library:

Saint-Estephe is known for producing wines with notable power, but there were concerns that this trademark strength might be lacking in the 2024 vintage. At Cos, the power was certainly there. Big rich structure, graphite, tobacco, dark fruit and hint of floral and liquorice notes. Lots of dark fruit like blackberry, black cherries rounded out by a nice minerality. Very persistent with a long length and good aging potential. Impressed.

 


 Cos d’Estournel Blanc 2024

cos d'estournel blanc 2024

€127* In Bond per bottle

97 Points | Decanter, Georgina Hindle

Lemon balm, creaminess, some waxy fruit, acacia and white peach. Lovely scents and more than just citrus. Round, layered and interesting, this has a tiny touch of pineapple giving sweetness and bitterness with peach and pear and crisp apple too. Lovely weight and focus to this. Layered and determined but with a gentle confidence. Great for the vintage, tangy, clean, pure but so alive! Really just amazing energy here. I love it. Great complexity and nuance. Ageing 8% new barrels. 3.04pH.

97-98 Points | James Suckling

A full-bodied white that’s 60% sauvignon blanc and 40% semillon. Very bright acidity with creamy wood influence. Intense kiwis, green stone fruit and guavas. Long, intense, textured and so vibrant, with a lasting, mouthwatering finish.

93-95 Points | Vinous - Antonio Galloni

The 2024 Cos d'Estournel Blanc is one of the best editions of this wine I can remember tasting. Rich and ample, the 2024 possesses notable textural richness but also a good bit of moderating vibrancy. The balance here is simply superb. Lemon confit, almond, white flowers and chalk build into the layered, resonant finish.

92-94 Points |Vinous - Neal Martin

The 2024 Cos d'Estournel Blanc has more delineation and tension than the Pagodes on the nose. It's more citrus-driven with touches of yuzu and lime. The palate is fresh and bright on the entry, with a keen line of acidity and an intense lemon peel- and orange zest-tinged finish. This is a very fine Cos d'Estournel Blanc that will be difficult to resist in its youth.

*Prices are accurate as of the blog publication date and may be subject to change.

 

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May 14, 2025


2024 Les Carmes Haut-Brion - Trascending the vintage

2024 Les Carmes Haut-Brion - Trascending the vintage

Les Carmes Haut-Brion 2024 has been released! 

Transcending the vintage with incredibly high scores, adding Les Carmes Haut-Brion to your collection won’t be something you regret. They’ve released -60% in volume compared to 2023, so fans should jump at the opportunity now.

 

“Seamless and silky in the glass, with superb balance, the 2024 Les Carmes Haut-Brion is one of the wines of the vintage. All the elements are so well balanced, always a sign of a superior vintage at this address” - 95-97 Points - Antonio Galloni 

Les Carmes Haut-Brion is one of Bordeaux’s most exciting and distinctive estates—a true insider’s wine. Located just outside central Bordeaux in Pessac-Léognan, it’s the only estate within city limits and boasts a unique terroir of deep gravel and iron-rich clay. Under winemaker Guillaume Pouthier, Les Carmes has become known for its daring, elegant wines made with whole-bunch fermentation and minimal intervention. The results are singular, perfumed, and expressive—modern Bordeaux with unmistakable identity and finesse.

Les Carmes Haut-Brion 2024 is one of the most thrilling wines of the vintage—an intricate, finely sculpted Pauillac with true individuality. Blending 48% Cabernet Franc, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon and 23% Merlot, it offers soaring aromatics of mulberry, herbs and crushed flowers. With 52% whole-bunch fermentation and élevage in amphora, foudres, and oak, the wine shimmers with elegance and energy. Layers of red and black fruit, spice and graphite unfold in a long, savoury, endlessly fascinating finish.

Les Carmes Haut-Brion 2024 transcend the vintage with high praise from all the wine critics. We’ve collated the full reviews for you below. With a release price of €70.40 In Bond per bottle, Les Carmes has got the balance right with a -20% reduction in price compared to 2023.

Grab your allocation whilst you still can, this is always a hot release.

 


Les Carmes Haut-Brion 2024


€70.40* In Bond per bottle

95-97 Points | Vinous - Antonio Galloni

Seamless and silky in the glass, with superb balance, the 2024 Les Carmes Haut-Brion is one of the wines of the vintage. All the elements are so well balanced, always a sign of a superior vintage at this address. Floral notes, spice, leather and mocha run through a core of layered, beautifully persistent dark red fruit. Harvest took place between September 17 and 25, during one of the rare windows with little rain. As always, Les Carmes is done with a high percentage of stems (52%), specifically 100% for the Cabernet Franc, 50% for the Merlot and 20% for the Cabernet Sauvignon. Aging is 70% new oak barrels, 19% 18HL foudre and 11% amphora. New oak is already very nicely integrated, another sign of a superb vintage. The 2024 is a brilliant effort by the team led by Technical Director Olivier Pouthier. Drinking Window: 2034 - 2054

95-97 Points | The Wine Independent

Deep garnet-purple colored. Slowly unfurls to reveal classic Franc notes of red currant jelly, fresh blackberries, and pencil shavings, followed by hints of rose oil, fragrant soil, and crushed rocks. The light to medium-bodied palate shimmers with electric red and black berry flavors, framed by firm, grainy tannins and bold freshness, finishing on a lingering ferrous note. Nice!

97-98 Points | James Suckling

This is always an idiosyncratic wine. This year it’s stunning, with a unique floral aspect and excellent depth of pure blue fruit, mulberries, dried herbs and white pepper. So juicy and mouthwatering on the palate, with a medium to full body and fine tannins. There is a crystalized mouthfeel, but the tannins are fresh and well knit. This is already delicious, which indicates its superb balance. 48% cabernet franc, 29% cabernet sauvignon and 23% merlot

94-97 Points | Jeb Dunnuck

The 2024 Château Carmes Haut-Brion comes from 7.8 hectares of vines in the heart of Pessac and is 48% Cabernet Franc, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the balance 23% Merlot that was vinified with 52% whole clusters and will spend two years in 70% new barrels as well as smaller portions in vats and amphora. It's one of the darker-hued wines in the vintage and has a terrific nose of ripe black fruits, smoky earth, violets, crushed stone, and hints of lead pencil. It's medium to full-bodied, has ultra-fine tannins, a layered, seamless mouthfeel, and a great finish. I think it's clearly one of the top wines in the vintage.

94-96 Points | Vinous - Neal Martin

The 2024 Les Carmes Haut-Brion contains more Cabernet Franc at 48% of the blend. Picked between September 17 and 27 using 52% whole bunch, this is aged in 70% new barrels, 19% new foudres and 11% amphora. This has impressive fruit concentration on the nose with redcurrant and blackberry fruit, hints of cassis and a dab of dark chocolate. Fine delineation. After time, there is something that nods to the Northern Rhône without losing typicité. The palate is medium-bodied and fresh with fine tannins, a subtle pepperiness imparted by the whole bunches and a tingle of pain d'épices towards the finish. Very harmonious and very delicious, this should provide 20 to 25 years of drinking pleasure. 13.2% abv.

*Prices are accurate as of the blog publication date and may be subject to change.

 

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May 13, 2025


2024 Mouton Rothschild with 29% discount to market - Jeb Dunnuck "wine of the vintage"

2024 Mouton Rothschild with 29% discount to market - Jeb Dunnuck "wine of the vintage"

The Mouton 2024 wines have been released! 

“A less flamboyant Mouton Rothschild in keeping with the style of the vintage, the 2024 discretely gains depth towards the finish and reveals a dash of white pepper on the aftertaste. Classy, very classy.” - Neal Martin

95-97 Points - Jeb Dunnuck - “One of the wines of the vintage, if not the wine of the vintage”

Today’s release marks the most affordable Mouton Rothschild since the 2014 vintage, landing 29% under the current market average for every vintage back to 2017. Anything under €375 would be a compelling price for Mouton and at €298 In Bond per bottle, this is a standout opportunity that demands serious attention. We predict a lot of market demand on this release, so act quickly to avoid disappointment.

Chateau Mouton Rothschild is one of the most iconic names in all of Bordeaux—renowned not only for its exceptional Pauillac wines but for rewriting the rules of classification. Elevated to First Growth status in 1973, it remains the only chateau to ever achieve this. Owned by the Rothschild family since 1853, Mouton is famed for its opulent Cabernet-based wines, cutting-edge artistry, and its tradition of commissioning world-famous artists for each vintage label.

 

The 2024 Mouton Rothschild is a masterclass in precision and restraint—an elegant, finely wrought Pauillac that has garnered serious praise. Made from 93% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Merlot, it delivers layered aromas of graphite, cassis, and tobacco, with a core of dark fruit and finely grained tannins. Jeb Dunnuck called it “one of the wines of the vintage, if not the wine of the vintage,” and it’s easy to see why. This is Mouton in a quietly confident, age-worthy mode.

mouton 2024 price comparison

There’s been a clear trend of price reductions in the 2024 En Primeur campaign, particularly among the top estates—which has been warmly welcomed. Mouton is no exception, releasing at one of its most accessible price points in recent memory.

Alongside the Grand Vin, we’re also offering Le Petit Mouton 2024, the estate’s highly regarded second wine. Jane Anson described the wine as having a “sexy Petit Mouton kick” bringing a refined and stylish Pauillac with classic Cabernet charm. With 67% Cabernet Sauvignon and 26% Merlot, it delivers depth, poise, and a savoury edge. A serious, structured second wine that will age gracefully.

Quantities are limited and demand is, as always, high. A portion is available now on our website on a first-come, first-served basis. If you’d like to request an allocation, need additional stock, or are interested in alternative formats such as 3x150cl, please don’t hesitate to get in touch—we’ll do our best to assist.

 


Mouton Rothschild 2024

mouton rothschild 2024


€298* In Bond per bottle

97-98 Points | James Suckling

This shows plenty of drive with dusty and creamy tannins that run the length of the wine and builds at the end. It’s medium-bodied showing a focus and energy. Dark currants and flowers flavor. This really has length and it has the depth to improve with age. 93% cabernet sauvignon and 7% merlot.

95-97 Points | Jeb Dunnuck

One of the wines of the vintage, if not the wine of the vintage, the 2024 Château Mouton Rothschild checks in as a blend of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Merlot, hitting 12.9% alcohol and a pH of 3.71, that's resting in 100% new barrels. It sports a dense purple hue as well as absolutely rocking aromatics of blackcurrants, freshly sharpened pencils, graphite, and smoked tobacco. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has a layered, opulent mouthfeel, velvety tannins, ample mid-palate depth, and a great finish. It's an incredible achievement in the vintage that will need just 4-6 years of bottle age and have a broad, lengthy drinking window. Hats off to technical director Jean-Emmanuel Danjoy and the entire Mouton team.

94-96 Points | Vinous - Neal Martin

The 2024 Mouton Rothschild, which has a little more Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend, was picked between September 23 and October 5 and aged for 18 months in 100% new oak. This has an understated bouquet with blackberry, cedar and graphite scents that take their time to unfold. The nose possesses very fine delineation though the oak is a little more prominent at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied and quite linear in style with fine tannins. A less flamboyant Mouton Rothschild in keeping with the style of the vintage, the 2024 discretely gains depth towards the finish and reveals a dash of white pepper on the aftertaste. Classy, very classy.

93-95 Points | Vinous - Antonio Galloni

The 2024 Mouton Rothschild is embryonic. Dark, powerful and imposing, the 2024 is deeply intriguing, but also a wine that is going to need time to be at its best. Today, the tannins feel a bit brooding, the wine's mid-weight structure notwithstanding. The 100% new oak needs to integrate, but this is a barrel sample.

The Fine Wine Library:

A slightly different take on the wine that is usually for the hedonists. This vintage is one of the most delicate and pure vintages of Mouton we have tried. The wine has a quiet confidence about it. On the nose it’s classic; damson, blackberry, cassis, graphite and the palate is fine, tightly packed in terms of structure with a creamy mouth feel. It keeps you coming back for more to explore it’s complexities. It’s only a baby and should age gracefully. Great tension overall.

 


Le Petit Mouton 2024

petit mouton 2024


€127.50 In Bond per bottle

95-96 Points | James Suckling

Excellent depth. Though there is not much density, this exhibits outstanding cabernet character with paprika, tapenade, dark tobacco and black fruit. Medium- to full-bodied with fine-etched tannins. Great poise and elegance. Light on its feet but doesn’t need any more richness. 67% cabernet sauvignon, 26% merlot, 5% cabernet franc and 2% petit verdot.

93 Points | Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux

Here you get that sexy Petit Mouton kick, defined by Cabernet, less exuberant profile than in recent years and yet great texture and lift, supple blackberry fruits, cocoa bean lacing. Very much succeeding in the vintage without compromising the heart of the estate signature. Jean-Emmanuel Danjoy director. Harvest 23 September to 5 October. 3.62 pH. 50% new oak.

91-93 Points | Vinous - Neal Martin

The 2023 Le Petit-Mouton is being matured in 50% new oak for a planned 18 months. It has an attractive, understated bouquet with pencil shavings and cedar-tinged black fruit—not as complex as the 2022, but refined. Two weeks later the nose demonstrates just a soupçon more éclat [brightness]. The palate is medium-bodied and harmonious with crisp acidity on the entry, dashes of spice and black pepper on the back-palate and moderate length on the linear finish. Give this three or four years in bottle. Drinking Window: 2029 - 2045

91-93 Points | Jeb Dunnuck

Ripe blackcurrants, scorched earth, graphite, and spicy notes all define the 2024 Le Petit Mouton De Mouton Rothschild. Medium-bodied on the palate, it has remarkable purity, fine tannins, and a great finish. It's a charming, layered, certainly outstanding, Pauillac in the making.

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