Chateau La Fleur d´Arthus 2025

Jeb Dunnuck: A Merlot-heavy blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc that will spend 14 months in 40% new barriques, the 2025 La Fleur D'Arthus shows complex red and black fruits on the nose supported by leather, sappy flowers, and camphor. Checking in at 14% alcohol with a pH of 3.70, it's medium-bodied on the palate, with a focused, elegant, nicely structured mouthfeel and outstanding length. It's very much in the focused, elegant, structured style of the vintage and is impressive."

Jane Anson: Concentrated bilberry, cassis, black chocolate, this delivers savoury rose stem, a skirting-ripeness marker, with a kick of grated ginger and sandalwood to add interest and lift. This is one to watch over ageing. Harvest September 9 to 25. 38 hl/ha yield."