There are quite a few solid value wines in 2023 Bordeaux, if you know where to look. Have no fear, we looked and tasted several hundred wines for you to find the best 2023 Bordeaux Value wine picks.
All of the following Bordeaux value wines were tasted in my home office in early 2026 in non-blind tasting conditions.
2023 Bordeaux Value Wine tasting notes…
2023 Alcee – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux – Flowers, mint, black cherries, tobacco, and blackberries light up the perfume. The medium-bodied palate combines soft, polished textures with layers of ripe fruits, chocolate, and spearmint that refresh at the end of the finish. The wine was produced from 88% Merlot with 12% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2026-2036. 92 Pts
2023 Ampelia – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux – Light, bright, fresh, and fruity, there is a tart note to the cherries and strawberries that shows in the medium-bodied finish. This will be delicious on release. Drink from 2026-2031. 88 Pts
2023 Argilius – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux – Quite reductive on the nose before you get to the round-textured, herbal-tinted, black cherries on the palate, and in the finish. 2026-2028. 84 Pts
2023 Barbe Blanche – Lussac-St. Émilion – Underbrush and red fruits form the core here. The wine is medium-bodied, with a spicy, herb-tinted, red berry finish and a tart end note. Drink this on the young side. Drink from 2026-2030. 85 Pts
2023 Barre Gentillot Vieilles Vignes – Graves de Vayres – Chewy, cherry, herbal-toned wine with a chalky edge to the red fruits on the palate, and in the finish. Drink from 2026-2033. 86 Pts
2023 Beausejour Cuvee Prestige – Fronsac – Cocoa, smoke, cherries, and a light touch of oak fill the nose. On the palate, the wine is lively, fresh, soft, sweet, and fruity. Drink from 2026-2032. 88 Pts
2023 Bel Air Eiffel – Graves de Vayres – Light in color, and in fruit, this bright, crisp, red berry wine is simple, direct, and should be consumed over the next few years. On a historical note, the vineyard was until recently owned by a descendant of Gustave Eiffel, who designed the Eiffel Tower. The wine blends 60% Cabernet Franc, 30% Merlot, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink from 2026-2030. 85 Pts
2023 Beynat Cuvée Léonard – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux – Medium-bodied, fresh, light, and fruity, the wine leaves you with sweet plums, chocolate, and spearmint on the palate, which carries through to the backend. Drink from 2026-2032. 87 Pts
2023 Bishop Rey Chemin de la Reine – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux – Quite floral in its demeanor, the medium-bodied wine is a gem, loaded with sweet, ripe, vibrant, energetic red fruits and spice. On the palate, the fruits are expressive, long, and clean, with a purity to the berries that sticks with you from the start through to its vivacious finish. The wine blends 90% Merlot with 10% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2026-2035. 94 Pts
2023 Bishop Rey Rouncey – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux – With a nice depth of color, the wine is packed with sweet, red, vibrant pit fruits that taste and feel great. The wine is on the vibrant, bright side of the style range,, though its depth of flavor sticks with you from start to finish. The wine is produced from 100% Merlot. Drink from 2026-2035. 92 Pts
2023 Cap St. George – St. Georges-St. Émilion – Savory herbs, spearmint, cedar, and tobacco accompany the red fruits here. On the palate, the wine is vibrant, forward, and packed with strawberries, raspberries, and cherries, with a lifted, energetic, fresh finish. Drink from 2026-2034. 91 Pts
2023 Cap de Faugeres – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux – Black cherries, olives, plums, and spearmint form the core of the nose, and the medium-bodied, round-textured, creamy, plummy palate with its chocolatey edge. The wine will be a treat to enjoy on release and for up to a decade after that. The wine blends 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2026-2036. 91 Pts
2023 Claud-Bellevue – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux – Flowers, chocolate-covered cherries, plums, smoke, and licorice make an appearance in the nose. The medium-bodied palate is soft, supple, vibrant, sweet, and fruity, with loads of cherries and plums that linger. Drink from 2027-2035. 92 Pts
2023 Clos Bertineau Merlot – Montagne-St. Émilion – Chocolate-covered cherries, flowers, and a hint of smoke are what you initially notice. Medium-bodied, round, sweet, and fruity, the soft finish with its touch of cocoa at the end is quite nice. This isn’t going to make old bones, but it is quite pleasant for near-term drinking. The wine is made from 100% Merlot. Drink from 2026-2031. 90 Pts
2023 Clos Puy Arnaud – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux – Black raspberries and forest-floor notes create the attention-grabbing perfume. Supple and fruity on the palate, with long notes of sweet, ripe cherries to finish everything off nicely. The wine blends 55% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink from 2027-2035. 90 Pts
2023 Clos du Roy – Fronsac – Flowers, cocoa, and plums form the core of this lighter-styled, medium-bodied, early-drinking, soft-textured, vibrant charmer. You can enjoy this as soon as the wine hits the stores and for up to a decade after that. Drink from 2026-2032. 90 Pts
2023 Cote Montpezat – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux – Black cherries, and fresh floral aromas pop in the nose. On the palate, the wine is loaded with blackberries, dark cherries, and a hint of cocoa. Soft in texture and with ample sweetness, this will be ready to go on release and should provide up to a decade of pleasure after that. Drink from 2026-2034. 90 Pts
2023 Courlat Cuvée Jean Baptiste – Lussac-St. Émilion – Quite floral in the nose, you also find notes of plums, licorice, and coca. Round, sweet, and creamy, this is already quite fun to drink, and it’s only going to get better with another year or two in the bottle. The Cuvee is always produced from 100% Merlot. Drink from 2026-2036. 91 Pts
2023 Croix Lartigue – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux – Licorice, flowers, incense, and red fruits define the character here. The wine palate is soft, round, and filled with cherries and dark chocolate. The wine will be easy to enjoy release, and for over a decade after that. Drink from 2027-2037. 92 Pts
2022 Côtes du Rey Fossiles – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux – Charcoal, blackberries, and black cherries infuse the perfume. The palate is balanced between its supple textures, fruit, and freshness with lingering notes of sweet plums and cherries with just a hint of cocoa on the back end. The wine is produced using 100% Merlot. Drink from 2026-2034. 92 Pts
2021 Côtes du Rey Fossiles – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux – Initially, the perfume opens with a strong mineral note before moving to its raspberry, strawberry, and floral side. The medium-bodied palate is fresh, almost zesty, with a nice purity to the fruit, along with a touch of citrus and mint leaves, adding complexity to the refreshing finish. Drink from 2026-2029. 90 Pts
2023 Côtes du Rey Fossiles – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux – Black raspberries, forest leaf, and floral notes create the aromatic profile. The round-textured, medium-bodied palate is soft and fruity, leaving you with sweet, almost peppery black raspberries from start to finish. Drink from 2026-2033. 92 Pts
2023 DAiguilhe – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux – Flowers, dark red and black fruit along with a refreshing hint of mint defines the nose and the core of this wine. On the palate, the wine is fresh, with a nice touch of sea salt, and refreshing mint that adds to all the sweet, red berries in the finish. The wine is made from 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2027-2039. 93 Pts
2023 Dalem – Fronsac – Fresh floral aromatics dominate the perfume before finding all of its black cherries, licorice, smoke, and spices. On the palate the wine is vibrant, fresh, and refined, with a sweetness to the fresh red fruits, topped by a hit of minerality that shows up in the end of the finish. Drink from 2026-2037. 94 Pts
2023 De Carles – Fronsac – Flowers, and dark cherries create the core of the wine. On the palate, the wine is soft, polished, and fresh, with chocolatery-plums on the mid-palate, and in the finish. The wine was made from 100% Merlot. You can enjoy this with pleasure on release. Drink from 2026-2034. 90 Pts
2023 De Grissac 1652 – Côtes de Bourg – Wet earth, assorted greenery, licorice, spice, and red berries create the nose. The light wine is crisp, fresh, and displays strawberries and red cherries with a peppery, green edge from start to finish. Drink from 2027-2031. 86 Pts
2023 De Laussac – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux – Dried flowers and dried cherries define the character here in this medium-bodied, sweet, fresh, open wine. The fruity finish is accompanied by a savory touch on the backend. Drink from 2026-2032. 88 Pts
2023 De Marsan – Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux – A bit on the herbaceous side in the nose, and on the palate from start to the medium-bodied, savory, chewy finish. Drink from 2026-2031. 86 Pts
2023 De la Huste – Fronsac – Light in color, the wine delivers dried roses and cherries in the perfume. On the palate, you find a bright, crisp, fresh, cherry, strawberry, and mint-filled wine that will be ready to go on release. Drink from 2026-2032. 90 Pts
2023 Faizeau Selection Vieilles Vignes – Montagne-St. Émilion – Chocolate mint aromas are what initially attract you to the wine. From there, the wine is sweet, supple, and creamy, with chocolate-covered black cherries, licorice, and dark red fruits with a touch of sea salt in the finish. Give it just a year or two in the bottle and enjoy for more than a decade after that. Drink from 2027-2037. 90 Pts
2023 Fontenil – Fronsac – Chocolate-coated cherries, licorice, smoke, and flowers define the nose. On the palate, the wine is even better with its lush, creamy, layers of smoked cherries, dark chocolate, licorice and minerality that comes in at the end of the finish. Considering the small size of the vineyard, taking 20 days to harvest explains the success of the wine this year. The wine is produced from 100% Merlot. Drink from 2027-2042. 94 Pts
2023 Fontenil Le Defi – Fronsac – Black plums, flowers, chocolate, spice, and lack raspberries work together in the perfume. The palate is even better with its round, supple-textured, layers of creamy fruits that deliver freshness, spice, and lift, with a complicated note of sea-salt in the finish. Drink it with a bit of age and enjoy it over the next 12-15 years. Drink from 2027-2038. 94 Pts
2023 George 7 – Fronsac – On the red fruit side of the style range, with a lean to fresh strawberries, mint, cocoa in the nose, and on the medium-bodied, fresh, crisp, soft-textured, chalky, mildly herbal palate. You can enjoy this on release with pleasure. Drink from 2026-2032. 89 Pts
2023 Goudichaud – Graves de Vayres – Mint, herbs, and red fruits combine on the palate and in the aromatics to produce a simple, pleasant wine for near-term drinking. You can enjoy this with ease. Drink from 2026-2031. 87 Pts
2023 Grand Jean La Grande Ile – Entre Deux Mers – An interesting blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot offers flowers, greenery, light red fruits, and unclean earth. The wine is dark on the palate, with a drying finish. Drink from 2027-2032. 83 Pts
2023 Haut Bernat – Puisseguin-St. Émilion – Dried flowers and dusty red berries open the nose. The medium-bodied, bright, crisp palate delivers bites of red fruits with an herbal, savory edge. Drink from 2026-2032. 86 Pts
2023 Haut Bertinerie – Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux – Medium-bodied, soft, and supple on the medium-bodied palate, the wine delivers its cherry, plum, and chocolate palate with ease. This will be at its best over the next few years. Drink from 2026-2031. 88 Pts
2023 Haut Carles – Fronsac – Quite floral in the nose before you find all the black cherries and chocolate. On the palate, the wine is round, polished, sweet, and fresh, with ripe, chocolate, and plums in the finish. Drink from 2026-2025. 92 Pts
2023 Haut Coulon – Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux – Dried flowers, and plums open the wine in the nose before you get to the bright, crisp, red fruits on the palate. This will be at its best in its youth for all of its freshness. Drink from 2026-2031. 87 Pts
2023 Joanin Becot – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux – Initially, you are greeted with a bouquet of flowers, cherries, cocoa, and spice. The medium-bodied palate is elegant, and lifted, with layer of sweet, ripe, supple-textured cherries, plums, and chocolate, with the perfect touch of minerality in the finish. The wine is a blend of 80% Merlot, and 20% Cabernet Franc. The wine is produced from some of the oldest vines in the appellation, with the oldest vines dating back to 1870! Drink from 2026-2035. 93 Pts
2023 La Brande – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux – Cocoa, flowers, plums, and cocoa define the character of this brisk, fresh, medium-bodied open wine, with a minty-edge that will be perfect to enjoy on release. Drink from 2026-2033. 90 Pts
2023 La Dauphine – Fronsac – A blend of dark red fruits with black raspberries fill the perfume. The palate is even better with its display of sweet, ripe, cherries, and strawberries with salty cocoa notes that pop in at the end of the creamy-textured finish. La Dauphine is now one of the top wines from Fronsac, and they are making a nice white Bordeaux wine too! Drink from 2026-2037. 94 Pts
2023 La Riviere – Fronsac – Toasted cherries, and bitter cocoa define the perfume. The medium-bodied palate is round, forward, fruity, lush, soft-textured, and ready to go, with its sweet, polished, dark red berry finish. Drink from 2026-2034. 91 Pts
2023 La Rose Perrière – Lussac-St. Émilion – Forward, fruity, and already easy to drink. The wine is medium-bodied with the essence of cherries and plums, and just a touch of cocoa that adds roundness to the finish. Drink from 2026-2032. 87 Pts
2023 La Rousselle – Fronsac – With an herb and tobacco edge to its red fruit and floral profile. Medium-bodied, fresh, and fruity with a chalky, minty edge to the fruits in the finish. Drink from 2027-2035. 90 Pts
2023 La Vieille Cure – Fronsac – Smoke, licorice, dark cocoa, and plum notes start the wine off. From there, the wine is medium-bodied, fresh, soft, forward, refined, and fruity with creamy textures, and ripe, sweet, cherries topped with salty licorice in the finish. If you are seeking a fine wine, without spending a lot of bucks, check this one out. You can enjoy it with pleasure on release, and for another 12 or more years after that. Drink from 2027-2037. 92 Pts
2023 Laussac Cuvee Sacha – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux – Flowers and herbs leave their impression on the nose. The medium-bodied palate is round, soft, and fruity, with ample, ripe, cherries, and plums that are already quite easy to enjoy. Drink from 2026-2034. 90 Pts
2023 Le Rey Argileuses Parcelles 1 et 3 – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux – Flowers, licorice, mint, cocoa, and red fruits define the character here. Medium-bodied, soft, and fresh, which leaves you with sweet, ripe. delicious red fruits. It is hard to find a better value from the Cotes de Bordeaux appellation. The wine is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2026-2032. 90 Pts
2023 Le Rey Les Rocheuses Parcelles 5 & 6 – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux – Orange rind, dried flowers, coffee bean, licorice, and red fruits are all over the place here in the nose and on the soft, fresh, elegant, vibrant palate, that delivers a refreshing sprig of mint and a salty edge to the fruits on the backend. This will be easy to enjoy on release! Drink from 2026-2034. 91 Pts
2023 Les Roches de Ferrand Grande Selection – Fronsac – With hints of raspberries, cocoa, and cherries, this medium-bodied, if not light, wine is ready to deliver its simple, but, pleasant fruity charms on release. Drink from 2026-2030. 86 Pts
2023 Les-Trois-Croix – Fronsac – Flowers, crushed rocks, marine influences, and dark, red fruits pop in the nose with little effort. The medium-bodied palate is supple, fresh, fruity, and complex, finishing with salty, cherries, raspberries, and plums. Drink from 2026-2036. 93 Pts
2023 Lesparre – Graves de Vayres – Peppery red fruits with a cedar and herb edge form the essence here. Medium-bodied, sweet, vibrant, and round, with a touch of chocolate on the back end. This is going to be quite nice for early-drinking pleasure. Drink from 2025-2032. 89 Pts
2023 Lussac – Lussac-St. Émilion – Medicinal cherries, flowers, herbs, and licorice aromatics display their character readily in this medium-bodied, soft, forward, early-drinking charmer that finishes with a refreshing touch of spearmint along with its core of red berries and pit fruits. Drink from 2026-2032. 88 Pts
2023 Mayne-Vieil Cuvee Alienor – Fronsac – Cherries, raspberries, flowers and fennel define the core of this medium-bodied, ready to drink, light-styled, high-toned, early-drinking wine. Drink from 2027-2032. 87 Pts
2023 Montlandrie – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux – The bouquet of flowers stands out before revealing its rich cherries, mint, and chocolate that make up the aromatic profile. The medium-bodied palate balances its vibrant energy with a sweet, spicy, and bright red fruit character. There is elegance and length in the red berry finish that makes you want to take another sip afterward pit fruit finish. Give it a year or two in the cellar, and enjoy it for 15 or more years. The wine blends 55% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 20% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2027-2040. 94 Pts
2023 Moulin Eyquem – Côtes de Bourg – Cocoa, red fruits, licorice, and earth tones fill the perfume. The palate is soft, lush, fresh, and fruity with just a touch of herbs in the finish. The wine blends 50% Merlot, with equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. This is showing much better in the bottle than it did in the barrel. Drink from 2027-2033. 90 Pts
2023 Moulin du Noir – Lussac-St. Émilion – Herbal in nature in the nose, and in the medium-bodied, plummy, drying palate. This will be at its best over the next few years. Drink from 2026-2028. 85 Pts
2023 Moulin-Haut-Laroque – Fronsac – Medium-bodied, almost light, with a singed, cherry and cocoa profile on the nose, and on the bright, fresh, crisp palate. This should deliver pleasure for at least 10 years. Drink from 2026-2034. 90 Pts
2023 Petit Puch – Graves de Vayres – Herbaceous and earthy in the nose, the wine finishes with crisp, tart, red fruits and rustic tannins. Drink from 2026-2030. 84 Pts
2023 Plain-Point – Fronsac – Round, opulent, fruit-filled as well as oaky and forward. The fruits are ripe and creamy. This is not a wine of contemplation, but if you are looking for a value-priced, ready-to-go Merlot and chocolate-packed wine with a lush finish, this is for you. Drink from 2026-2034. 90 Pts
2023 Prieure Saint-Anne – Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux – Quite plummy in the nose, before finding the refreshing sprig of mint and floral notes. The round-textured, supple, fruity palate seals the deal. Blended from 90% Merlot, with 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine is ready to drink on release. Drink from 2026-2034. 90 Pts
2023 Puyfromage – Bordeaux Côtes de Francs – Mint and flowers with a hint of red berries open this Merlot-dominated wine. On the palate, the wine is crisp, bright, and light, with a bite to the strawberries and herbs in the finish. One interesting fact here, is that the wine is aged without any new oak, it only sees aging in cement tanks. This will be at its best over the next few years. Drink from 2025-2031. 84 Pts
2023 Puyfromage Albert Signature – Bordeaux Côtes de Francs – Light, bright, vibrant red fruits with a green, herbaceous edge in the nose, and palate, with a strong minty finish. The wine blends 85% Merlot with equal portions of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Malbec. This will be at its best over the next few years. Drink from 2025-2032. 85 Pts
2023 Reaut – Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux – Medium-bodied, forward, early-drinking, simple, but pleasant wine that will be at its best in its youth. Drink from 2026-2029. 87 Pts
2023 Reaut Carat – Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux – Smoke, mint, black cherries, and licorice fill the perfume. The palate is equal in pleasure with its creamy, soft, and supple layers of fruit, finishing with licorice, dark chocolate, black cherries, and plums, with a touch of spearmint on the backend. Drink from 2026-2034. 90 Pts
2023 Reynon – Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux – Red fruits with a minty edge create the appealing nose. On the palate, the wine is even better with its sweet and fresh cherry, red currant and strawberry profile. Elegant and vibrant, this will be charming to enjoy on release. Drink from 2026-2032. 90 Pts
2023 Roc de Calon – Montagne-St. Émilion – Light, fresh, fruity, soft, and forward, it is easy to find the strawberry and cherries, with a hint of chocolate and mint, in the nose and on the palate. You can enjoy this on release and for up to a decade. Drink from 2026-2032. 89 Pts
2023 Simon Blanchard Champ de la Fenetre – Montagne-St. Émilion – Strawberries, black cherries, and chocolately-plums with licorice, create the perfume. The palate is even better with its layers of supple-textured, chocolate coated black cherries tinted with minerality that comes in at the end of the finish. The wine is produced from blending 94% old vine Merlot with 6% Malbec. The wine comes from Simon Blanchard, a member of the Stephane Derenoncourt team. This is another 2023 that has stepped up in quality since its barrel tasting. Drink from 2027-2037. 92 Pts
2023 Simon Blanchard Guitard – Montagne-St. Émilion – The nose is a bit reticent at this stage. With effort, you find mint, flowers, and bright red fruits. The palate is vibrant, lively, and fresh, with lifted strawberries and raspberries that have a creamy, mineral-driven, chalky quality. The wine blends 86% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, with 4% Malbec. Drink from 2028-2036. 91 Pts
2023 St. Georges – St. Georges-St. Émilion – Flowers, leafy herbs, and plums pop in the nose. The medium-bodied palate is soft, bright, and fresh, with bright red fruits and a light touch of cocoa that comes in at the end of the finish. You can enjoy this upon release. Drink from 2026-2032. 88 Pts
2023 Teyssier Montagne – Montagne-St. Émilion – Cherries, licorice, smoke, flowers, and cocoa fill the core here. Medium-bodied, fresh, bright, and fruity, the focus here is on the cherries and strawberries with their touch of cocoa that’s there from start to the chalky finish. Drink from 2027-2034. 89 Pts
2023 Treytins – Montagne-St. Émilion – Quite herbal in the nose, with a peppery edge to the red fruits. The palate continues its display of greenery before its peppery red fruits, and chalkiness chimes in. Drink from 2027-2032. 85 Pts
2023 Une Saison En Enfer – Entre-Deux-Mers – Plums, flowers, and cocoa shine in the nose, and on the medium-bodied, sweet, and tart, minty, citrus-tinged finish. Drink this on the young side. Drink from 2026-2031. 88 Pts
2023 Vieux-Chateau-Palon – Montagne-St. Émilion – Supple, creamy, and fruity, the wine delivers its layers of sweet, ripe, juicy, black with red fruits, licorice, espresso, and a dash of chocolate. This is a delicious value play for those willing to skip the big wines and just want pleasure in the glass. Drink from 2026-2035. 90 Pts
2023 Villars – Fronsac – Flowers, raspberries, cherries, and strawberries, assorted green herbs, and a hint of cocoa start off the wine. Medium-bodied, fresh, bright, and fruity, this is going to be easy to enjoy on release for its lifted strawberry and herb profile. Drink from 2026-2032. 89 Pts
Up next, we conclude our look at 2023 Bordeaux with the best 2023 Bordeaux Superieur and Bordeaux Generic AOC Wines
