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Jane Anson: This has got to be one of the most consistent estates in Bordeaux, and again in 2025 is impressive, enjoyable, powerful and concentrated, with lift and kick. You need to give this a few moments in the glass to unfold, because there is a lot of potential and power, then shows saffron, redcurrant, cassis and bilberry fruit, grilled capsicum pepper with a juicy sign off. Harvest September 5 to 22. 23% new oak. Tasted twice. 41hl/ha yield. Clear ageing potential."
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Decanter: Concentrated and intense with lots of power on offer here, generous and rich with ripe black fruits. So filling but really cool and crisp too - the acidity keeps the focus and drive so even though this is super tannic it ends chalky, salty, light and fresh. Excellent potential here and yet another good quality vintage at this consistent estate. A yield of 41hl/ha. Pénélope Godefroy now technical director across the Maison Dourthe portfolio. 2% Cabernet Franc completes the blend."
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James Suckling: A structured and chiseled red with aromas of black currants, blackberries, crushed stones and dried spices. Medium-bodied. Solid and precise finish. Classy. From organically grown grapes. 47% merlot, 47% cabernet sauvignon, 4% petit verdot and 2% cabernet franc."
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Falstaff: Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Schwarze Kirschen, etwas Heidelbeeren, dezenter Edelholztouch, Nuancen von Veilchen. Saftig, elegant und balanciert, feine Tannine, gute Frische, ein vielseitiger Speisenbegleiter mit gutem Reifepotenzial."
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Jeb Dunnuck: Deep purple-hued, the 2025 Château Le Boscq reveals brilliant notes of cassis, leafy herbs, violets, and damp earth. I love its overall purity, and on the palate, it's medium-bodied, with ripe tannins and nicely integrated acidity. It's a beautiful Saint-Estèphe that's going to shine right out of the gate."
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Wine Advocate: Far more approachable and attractive than in recent vintages, despite a naturally somber register, the 2025 Le Boscq reveals aromas of licorice, gentian, lead pencil and dark wild berries. Medium- to full-bodied, dense and layered, it’s well balanced and built around a core of fruit framed by velvety tannins, concluding with a long, mineral finish. This is the first vintage to be certified organic at the estate and the first wine from Maison Dourthe to be farmed under organic viticulture."
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Vinum: Rauchig geprägte Nase, dunkle Beerenfrucht, auch Pflaumennoten; kräftiger Auftakt, sehr markante Tannine sind aktuell etwas im Vordergrund, der Wein wirkt etwas unruhig in dieser Phase; endet dunkelfruchtig und herb. Dürfte mit dem Ausbau noch zulegen."
