Scores
94
Robert Parker
The 2025 Bourgneuf continues this estate's rapid upward trajectory. Unwinding in the glass with notes of sweet blackberries, spices and truffle, it's medium- to full-bodied, dense and layered, with a broad, unctuous attack, excellent concentration and a long, resonant finish. This nine-hectare estate is situated below Trotanoy (one block touches the rear of the château) on clay-rich gravels.
93
Vinous
The 2025 Bourgneuf is a powerful, heady wine that captures all the natural intensity of the year. Dark-fleshed fruit, new leather, menthol, chocolate, mocha and lavender all wrap around the palate. Silky contours and lifted floral overtones frame the gorgeous, resonant finale. Tasted two times.
90
Decanter
Quite a dark nose, tobacco, blackcurrant leaf, some cigar smoke and floral touches. Juicy and grippy, this has lots of tannins but also lots of mouthwatering acidity that keeps the two in harmony. Ends slightly clipped and tight with a crushed stone, liquorice and cola element that makes this a little serious and stops this from being charming at this point. Still there’s liveliness with a round mouthfeel and lifted mid palate. A little sharp and tense despite the wide tannins.