Wow, this is quite impressive, with lots of freshness highlighted by chalky energy. Minerally in a very dusty mode, showing ripe but racy red berries and cherries. Medium- to full-bodied with fresh, fine-boned tannins. Really long and precise. 100% bouchet (cabernet franc). Drink or hold. Zekun Shuai www.jamessuckling.com December 2025

Wild flower notes on the nose, smells really welcoming and very pure. Cool from the start, texture and structure from a warm vintage but with fresh acidity giving mouthwatering aspects and such liveliness. Direct and focused, but juicy in the best way. I love this expression because it’s not too strict but there’s complexity, some flesh, soft herbs and lovely red berry fruit. A little iron tang on the finish too. Very complete and approachable. Georgina Hindle February 2026

All Cabernet Franc (Bouschet clone) and just beautiful, the 2023 Les Perrières De Lafleur has a distinct minerality in its red and blue fruits as well as chalk, spring flowers, violets, and spice. It's medium to full-bodied, has a pure, graceful, focused mouthfeel, beautiful balance and depth, fine tannins, and a great finish. This is the first time it's been 100% Cabernet Franc, due to the heat wave that gave the Merlot a level of ripeness that made it difficult to blend with the Cabernet Franc. This brilliant beauty is absolutely gorgeous and will keep for 20 years or more. Drink 2026-2045. www.jebdunnuck.com March 2026

The 2023 Les Perrières is unusually 100% Cabernet Franc this year as all the Merlot went into the Grand Vin. Bold rich and explosive the 2023 offers up copious red-toned fruit along with soaring floral and savory top notes. There's gorgeous depth and textural richness here along with superb balance. The 2023 is an idiosyncratic wine to be sure but it works. Clean saline notes extend the finish.

The 2023 Les Perrières is 100% Bouchets (Cabernet Franc) picked from September 20 to 27. The Merlot and Cabernet Franc evolved different profiles during the growing season and during blending trials the two did not complement each other. Consequently the Merlots went into the Grand Village. This has a backward and very minerally bouquet just a faint touch of white flowers tincturing the black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with a strict linear profile. A touch of sour cherry emerges on the saline finish. This is not a Les Perrières that will appeal to everyone and it will need to be carefully partnered with whatever is on your table. I actually like it but it’s not one for those seeking fruit.