All of the following 2024 dry white Bordeaux wines in this report were tasted in barrel in April in Bordeaux under non-blind conditions at either the chateau, various trade groups, organizations, negociants, or with consultants. As you will note, instead of a range, only one score is listed. The reason is that most of the wines will be bottled shortly (between June and September, and I do not expect the wines to change much from here. It should also be noted that 2024 is a year for lovers of dry white Bordeaux wine! While the vintage is mixed for the reds, it is excellent for dry white, as well as for sweet, white Bordeaux from Sauternes.
When possible, wines were tasted multiple times. For a detailed overview and analysis of the vintage’s growing season, harvest, overall attributes and faults, producer quotes, as well as links to all of our 2024 Bordeaux appellation reports 2024 Bordeaux Vintage Report and Analysis
2024 Dry White Bordeaux Barrel Tasting Notes …
2024 Aiguilhe Le Chardonnay – Bordeaux – Honeysuckle, tropical fruits, green apples, and pears create the core of this creamy, floral, fruity, charming wine. The wine is produced from 100% Sauvignon Blanc. You can enjoy this with pleasure on release. Drink from 2026-2031. 91 Pts
2024 Alto de Cantenac Brown – Bordeaux – Pineapples, white peaches, lemon curd, and orange rind notes are all over the place on the nose and palate. Fresh, sweet, and, most importantly, energetic, the wine balances its fruity sweetness with its crisp energy. The wine was produced from a blend of 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 7% Semillon, and 3% Sauvignon Gris, which was included for the first time in the blend. Drink 2027-2031. 92 Pts
2024 Bastor-Lamontagne Confidence – Bordeaux – White peaches, pineapples, vanilla, and mango create the character here. Fresh and fruity, you can enjoy this on release as an aperitif or chilled around the pool. Drink from 2027-2029. 88 Pts
2024 Bouscaut Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – White flowers, lemons, and white peaches are found in the perfume and on the palate, leaving you with a shot of crisp, juicy lemons, vanilla bean, and sweet, pineapples, that once they get started, they keep on going with its racy profile. The wine is a blend of 80% Sauvignon Blanc, with 20% Semillon. 13% ABV. Drink from 2027-2034. 93 Pts
2024 Cantelys Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Grapefruit, lemon, and a touch of orange pith pop in the nose, and on the crisp, fresh, palate, leaving you with sweet pineapples, and white peaches in the fruity finish. The wine blends 52% Sauvignon Blanc, with 48% Semillon, Drink from 2026-2030. 91 Pts
2024 Carbonnieux Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Sweet lemons, and white flowers, with white peaches, and pineapple are there with just a swirl or two in the perfume. The citrusy palate focuses on its energy and freshness, with a light touch of honey on the backend of the finish. This will be beautiful on release. The wine blends 67% Sauvignon Blanc and 33% Semillon. Drink from 2027-2037. 93 Pts
2024 Chantegrive Blanc – Graves – Lemons, pomelo, white flowers, and crisp green apples are yours to enjoy in this bright, juicy, fruity wine that is perfect for enjoyment on release. Drink from 2027-2032. 91 Pts
2024 Chantegrive Caroline Blanc – Graves – Vibrant, juicy, and fresh, yellow with orange citrus fruits, pineapple, white peach, and Granny Smith apples already show in the nose, and on the palate in this ripe, energetic, and vibrant wine. Drink from 2027-2032. 92 Pts
2024 ChateauOlivier Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – White peaches, flowers, and citrus are available with little to no effort. The juicy lemons are accompanied by pink grapefruit, mango, tangerine, and green apples with a crisp, crunchy bite on the palate that carries through to the finish. This is going to be delicious to enjoy on release. The wine blends 80% Sauvignon Blanc, and 20% Semillon, 13% ABV. Drink from 2025-2032. 92 Pts
2024 Climens Lilium – Bordeaux Blanc Sec – Flowers, green apples, orange rind, and musky, yellow citrus crowd into the perfume. On the palate, the wine is vibrant, and juicy, with a crisp pineapple note in the fresh, energetic finish. The wine is produced from 100% Semillon and is aged on its lees in glass, wine globes. Drink from 2026-2032. 91 Pts
2024 Clos Albus Blanc – Bordeaux – White peaches, yellow citrus, and green apples are all over the bright, fresh, crisp, and fruity wine that will be best for early drinking pleasure due to its fruits and freshness. The wine blends 70% Sauvignon Blanc with 30% Semillon. Drink from 2027-2031. 90 Pts
2024 Clos Marsalette Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – White peaches, green apples, flowers, vanilla, and honeysuckle form the core of the wine. Fresh, vibrant, crisp, and tropical, the pineapples in the finish are the perfect touch, wrapping everything up nicely. The wine blends 54% Sauvignon Blanc with 46% Semillon. Drink from 2027-2031. 92 Pts
2024 Clos de La Molenie Blanc – Bordeaux – Energetic, fresh, grapefruits, white peaches, and flowers define the character here in this fresh, early, drinker charmer. The wine is produced from 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Drink from 2027-2029. 89 Pts
2024 Clos des Lunes Lune d’Argent – Bordeaux – Honeysuckle, citrus, white peach, and a touch of pineapple form the core of what you find here. The wine is fresh, sweet, and juicy, with energy and lift on the tropical-fruit, accented palate. The wine blends 70% Semillon with 30% Sauvignon Blanc. Drink from 2026-2031. 92 Pts
2024 Clos des Lunes Lune d’Or – Bordeaux – White flowers, honeysuckle, green apples, tropical fruits and pears are on display in the nose, and on the juicy, energetic palate. There is a fabulous blend of sweetness and acidity, allowing all the fruit to display nicely in the perfume and on the palate. Produced from just about 100% Semillon, with the addition of a dollop of Sauvignon Blanc. Drink from 2026-2033. 93 Pts
2024 Clos-du-Beau-Pere Blanc du Beau Père – Bordeaux – White peaches, pineapples, lemon rind, flowers, and ginger shine in the perfume. On the palate, the wine is round, creamy, juicy, and fresh, with a bright, tropical fruit finish. Produced from blending 60% Sauvignon Gris, with 40% Sauvignon Blanc, which is the reverse of what you find in most vintages. This is the perfect wine for a blind tasting as nobody is going to guess it is a white wine from Pomerol! Drink from 2027-2032. 91 Pts
2024 Cos d’Estournel Blanc – Bordeaux – Flowers, orange rind, white peach, honeysuckle, spice, pears, green apples, and lemons combine in the perfume. On the palate, the wine improves even more with its vivacious, multi-layered character of yellow citrus and white peach. This is the second vintage featuring their new blocks, which enhances the production of their white wine. The wine blends 60% Sauvignon Blanc, with 40% Semillon. 12.24% ABV. Drink from 2027-2035. 95 Pts
2024 Cos dEstournel Pagodes de Cos Blanc – Bordeaux – Honeysuckle, white peaches, orange, and mango nuances are on display in the perfume, and on the palate, accompanied by juicy, sweet, lively, yellow and orange citrus fruits that are equally bright, as they are creamy. The wine is made from 61% Semillon, and 39% Sauvignon Blanc. Drink from 2027-2032. 92 Pts
2024 Couhins Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Lemons, orange rind, and flowers form the core of the wine. Quite zesty, and lively on the palate, the wine is packed with freshly squeezed lemon juice drizzled over green apples, with just a splash of spicy, pineapples in the endnote. This should be ready-to-go on release. The wine blends 94% Sauvignon Blanc with 6% Sauvignon Gris. Drink from 2027-2034. 92 Pts
2024 Couhins-Lurton Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Flowers, white peaches, lemon curd, and fresh-cut grass pop in the aromatics. The wine is zesty, bright, and electric, with sweet grapefruit, lemons, green apples, and salty, crushed rocks that are on display from start to finish. The wine is close to 100% whole bunch pressed, and aged in a combination of new and used French oak barrels, amphora, and finished in stainless steel vats. The wine is always produced with 100% Sauvignon Blanc. 13% ABV 3.3 pH. Drink from 2027-2036. 93 Pts
2024 Croix de Labrie Stella Solare – Bordeaux – White peach, flowers, green apples, and yellow citrus create the complex aromatics. Lively, elegant, and vibrant, the fruit has a gorgeous racy energy that makes sure the finish does not quit. The wine blends 60% Semillon, 20% Sauvignon Gris, and 20% Sauvignon Blanc. Drink from 2026-2031. 92 Pts
2024 DAiguilhe Blanc – Bordeaux – Flowers, yellow citrus, cut grass, and tangerine rind nuances are all over the place. On the palate, the wine is fresh, and juicy, with hints of white peach, and tropical fruits in the creamy finish. The wine is produced from close to 100% Sauvignon Blanc, with just a bit of Sauvignon Gris in the blend. You can enjoy this with pleasure on release. Drink from 2027-2031. 92 Pts. 92 Pts
2024 DIssan Jardin d’Issan – Vin de France – Juicy lemons, grapefruits, white flowers, pears, and white peach notes fill the aromatic profile. Reminding me of a bright Northern Rhone white wine, with loads of juicy, fresh, white peaches, sweet juicy pears, lemon peel, honeysuckle, and a touch of honey in the finish. The wine blends Rhone grape varietals, 35% Roussanne, 35% Viognier, 20% Marsanne, and 10% Rolle, which is usually planted in Vermentino. Drink from 2026-2030. 91 Pts
2024 Doisy-Daene Grand Vin Sec – Bordeaux – Juicy lemons, and flowers shoot from the nose. The palate is vibrant, fresh, and clearly on the yellow, citrus, and peppery side of the style range, with a bright, juicy finish. The wine is produced from 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Drink from 2026-2032. 93 Pts
2024 Doisy-Daene Semillon sur Calcaire – Bordeaux – Honeysuckle, white flowers, yellow tropical fruits, racy lemons, mango, and grapefruit with a touch of hazelnuts on the palate that carries through from start to finish, in this opulent, vibrant, fresh, complex wine. Drink from 2027-2037. 95 Pts
Olivier Bernard Domiane de Chevalier “We started picking our Sauvignon Blanc on September 6. We still needed to chaptalize the Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon in select parcels by .05 degrees. For the vinifications, we added 6 additional foudres for aging the wines. To be more specific, for our white Bordeaux wines, they are aging in a combination of 30% new, French oak barrels, 20% in foudres, and the rest in neutral oak.”
2024 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Pineapples, vanilla, orange, and yellow citrus notes emerge from the perfume. On the palate, the wine presents waves of racy, sweet tropical fruits, lemon rind, white peach, mango, and crisp green apples from start to finish. This is a top vintage for Domaine de Chevalier Blanc, which you can enjoy in its youth or age for more complexity. Either way, it is a treat. The wine blends 75% Sauvignon Blanc with 25% Semillon, 12.8% ABV. The harvest took place September 4 – September 16. Drink from 2026-2038. 96 Pts
2024 Domaine de Chevalier L’Esprit de Chevalier Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Honeysuckle and citrus fruits, with white peach accents, blend together in the perfume. The wine is juicy and fresh, with sweet citrus, pineapple, white peach, and white pepper notes on the palate. The wine blends 70% Sauvignon Blanc, and 30% Semillon. Drink from 2026-2034. 92 Pts
2024 Domaine de la Solitude Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Fresh, juicy, bright, pineapples, honeysuckle, and green apples are easy to find aromatically, and on the vibrant palate. This is already delicious in your glass. The wine blends 65% Sauvignon Blanc, with 35% Semillon. Drink from 2026-2031. 91 Pts
2024 Du Tertre Blanc – Vin de France – Pineapples. white peaches, tangerine, and assorted spices fill the aromatic profile. Fresh, energetic, even racy on the palate, the wine leaves you with zesty orange and yellow citrus, and a splash of white peaches. The wine blends 33% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Chardonnay, 23% Gros Manseng, and 14% Viognier. The wine is vinified in stainless steel and barrel-aged in 60% new, French oak barrels. Drink from 2026-2031. 91 Pts
2024 Duhart-Milon Blanc – Bordeaux – Honeysuckle, grapefruit, lemon rind, green apples, pears, and hints of white peaches create the complex nose and start off the palate. Juicy, sweet, and fresh, with a lean to the tropical fruit side, the wine is all about its lift, freshness, and purity. The wine blends 62% Semillon, 35% Sauvignon Blanc, and 3% Sauvignon Gris. Not much wine is made, with approximately 650 cases produced. Drink from 2027-2035. 93 Pts
2024 Escot Blanc – Bordeaux – Bright, zesty, lemon, lime, and green apple filled white wine with a brisk, racy character that you can taste, and feel in the citrusy finish. Drink from 2027-2030. 88 Pts
2024 Ferrande Blanc – Graves – Flowers, white peaches, licorice, green apple, and pineapples come through easily in this fresh, juicy, bright, tropical-accented wine. This will be ready-to-go on release. The wine blends 40% Sauvignon Blanc, 38% Semillon, and 24% Sauvignon Gris. Drink from 2027-2032. 91 Pts
2024 Fieuzal Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Honeysuckle, pears, green apples, white peaches, and citrus notes shine in the nose, and on the palate. The wine is crisp, juicy, and serves up its blend of green apples and zesty citrus fruits with ease, finishing with bright lemons and crushed stones that show through to the backend. This will be a pleasure to imbibe on release. The wine blends 70% Sauvignon Blanc, with 30% Semillon. 12.5% ABV. Drink from 2027-2033. 93 Pts
2024 Fleur Cardinale Blanc – Bordeaux – Honeysuckle, green apples, white peach, flowers, and lemon rind notes show up in the nose, and on the fruity, chalky, vibrant palate. The wine is a blend of 75% Sauvignon Blanc and 25% Sauvignon Gris. Drink from 2027-2031. 92 Pts
2024 Fonreaud Le Cygne Blanc – Bordeaux – Sweet, ripe, juicy, yellow and orange citrus fruits, with crisp, green apples, pineapple, and a touch of ripe, vibrant, white peach is ready for enjoyment now, and over the next few years. Drink from 2027-2031. 91 Pts
2024 Fontenil Le Blanc de Fontenil – Vin de France – Pineapples, white peaches, flowers, and grapefruits are vivid, sweet, and energetic, with length, freshness, purity, and elegance. The wine blends Bordeaux varietals, with just a bit of Chardonnay. Drink from 2025-2033. 93 Pts
2024 Fourcas Hosten Blanc – Bordeaux – White flowers, pomelo, lemon rind, and green apple notes are easy to find in the nose, and on the ripe, vibrant, fruity palate. This is perfect for early drinking, energetic, fruity pleasure. Drink from 2027-2030. 90 Pts
2024 Fourcas-Dupre Blanc – Bordeaux – Crisp, sweet, fresh, and fruity, with loads of lift, and energy in its yellow citrus and white peaches. The wine blends 70% Sauvignon with 30% Semillon. Drink from 2027-2030. 90 Pts
2024 Grand Village Blanc – Bordeaux – White peach, flowers, pineapple, green apples, and pears are all over the place in this sweet, crisp, fresh, juicy wine. This blend of 78% Sauvignon Blanc, and 22% Semillon is ready to go. Drink from 2027-2031. 92 Pts
2024 Guiraud G Guiraud’ Blanc Sec – Bordeaux – Flowers, lemon curd, and hints of white peach fill the perfume. Racy, vibrant citrus with a touch of bitter pineapple, and pomelo skins create the edgy finish. The wine blends 65% Sauvignon Blanc with 35% Semillon. Drink from 2026-2032. 91 Pts
2024 Haut Brion Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Honeysuckle, green apples, orange rind, white peach and flower aromatics are easy to spot. Elegant, refined, and fresh, the wine is filled with sweet fruits that gently caress your palate, lingering in the zesty finish. The wine is made from a blend of 56.1% Semillon with 43.9% Sauvignon Blanc. 13.75% ABV., 3.2 pH. Drink from 2027-2042. 97 Pts
2024 Haut Brion La Clarte de Haut Brion Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Yellow, and orange citrus, flowers, Granny Smith apples, white peach, and a touch of spice create the nose. The palate is fresh, and lively, with sweetness to the fruits, and a beautiful sense of purity on the palate, and in the finish. The wine blends 64.5% Semillon, with 35.5% Sauvignon Blanc. Drink from 2027-2038. 92 Pts
2024 L’Etampe Blanc – Bordeaux – Crisp, fresh, and fruity, the yellow citrus pops in the nose, and palate. The wine leaves you with fruity character, and zesty, lively finish. Drink from 2027-2032. 90 Pts
2024 La Fleur de Bouard Chardonnay – Vin de Pays Pyrénees-Atlantiques – Flowers, green apples, and yellow citrus blend together perfectly in this forward, and fruity wine that is perfect for early drinking pleasure. Drink from 2027-2030. 90 Pts
2024 La Fleur de Bouard Sauvignon – Bordeaux – Flowers, green apples, and juicy pears pop in the nose, and on the crisp, juicy, fresh palate, and finish. Drink this over the next few years for its fruits, and freshness. Drink from 2027-2030. 90 Pts
2024 La Loubiere – Bordeaux – Flowers, citrus peels, green apples, and white peach aromas come through in this open, approachable, bright, fruity, and fresh, easy-drinking wine. This will be ready to drink upon release. Drink from 2027-2030. 90 Pts
2024 La Louviere Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Juicy, and fresh in the perfume with its showy display of grapefruit, flowers, tangerine, and green apples. The palate is crisp, vivid, and bright, with loads of sweet, yellow, and orange citrus, and just a touch of pineapple in the finish. This is going to be quite nice to enjoy on release for all of its fruit, and vibrancy. Drink from 2027-2034. 93 Pts
2024 La Mission Haut Brion Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – The expressive nose easily reveals its aromas of white flowers, lemon rind, honeysuckle, and white peach. The palate is even better, showcasing a wealth of sweet, ripe white peaches, Meyer lemons, spicy pineapples, and green apples. There is purity, elegance, and lift from start to finish. The wine is made from a blend of 59% Semillon, and 41% Sauvignon Blanc, picking took place September 3 – September 9. Yields were 38 hectoliters per hectare. 13.75% ABV, 3.25 pH. Drink from 2027-2040. 96 Pts
2024 La Tour Blanche Leonie – Bordeaux – Honeysuckle, orange rind, and mango show in the nose. The wine is vibrant crisp, and piquant on the mid-palate, and in the lime-accented finish. You can enjoy this on release. The wine is produced from 90% Semillon with 10% Sauvignon Blanc. 2025-2030. 85 Pts
2024 La Tour Blanche Les Jardins – Bordeaux – Vibrant, crisp wine with the character of racy, yellow fruits, and a hint of orange. Drink this on the young side for all of its fruit, and freshness. The wine is produced from 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Drink from 2025-2028. 83 Pts
2024 La Tour Carnet Blanc – Bordeaux – Flowers with yellow, and orange citrus aromas fill the perfume. Juicy, vibrant, and fresh, the finish continues its thread of citrus, adding white peach, and spicy green apples along the way. The wine blends 72% Sauvignon Blanc with 28% Semillon. This is going to offer delicious drinking on release. Drink from 2026-2031. 91 Pts
2024 La-Tour-Martillac Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – White flowers, white peach, and green apples show easily in the nose. On the palate, the wine is juicy, fresh, and fruity, with a zesty-lemon peel character, with a touch of honey on the back of the finish. This will be easy to enjoy on release. The wine blends 60% Sauvignon Blanc, with 40% Semillon. 12.5% ABV. Drink from 2027-2035. 93 Pts
2024 Lafaurie-Peyraguey Blanc Sec – Bordeaux – Spring flowers, white peaches, lemon rind, and ginger open the wine aromatically. On the palate, the wine is bright, crisp, and packed with racy grapefruits, and green apples. You can enjoy this vibrant wine on release. The wine blends 60% Sauvignon Blanc, with 40% Semillon. Drink from 2027-2032. 91 Pts
2024 Laffitte-Carcasset Chardonnay – Vin de France – Lemons, green apples, grapefruit, and pears, with a nice pop from the zesty, yellow, and orange citrus on the palate. Already fun to drink, this will be at its best over the next few years. Drink from 2027-2030. 88 Pts
2024 Larrivet Haut Brion Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Pineapple, white peach, lemon curd, orange rind, roasted nuts, and green apples show in the perfume. The palate is equally loaded with its sweet, fresh, creamy, ripe fruits, finishing with juicy, citrus, and pineapples. The wine is produced from 80% Sauvignon Blanc, and 20% Semillon. Drink from 2027-2033. 93 Pts
2024 Le Nardian Blanc – Bordeaux – White flowers, pineapples, lemon rind, white peach, and a dab of honey form the core this wine. Bright, fresh, and zesty in character, the wine pops on the palate, finishing with tropical accents. The wine is a blend of 70% Sauvignon Blanc, 15% Muscadelle, and 15% Semillon. Drink from 2027-2031. 93 Pts
2024 Les Champs Libres – Bordeaux – Crisp, juicy, fresh, and vibrant on the nose, and palate, there is character, and uniqueness here with its wealth of ripe, yellow, and white fruits with serious freshness. The wine is produced from 100% Sauvignon Blanc, picked September 10 – 11. Drink from 2027-2034. 94 Pts
2024 Les Charmes-Godard Blanc – Côtes de Francs – Flowers, white peaches, lemon pith, vanilla, and orange cream aromatics produce the perfume. The palate is even better with its display of green apples, pineapples, lemon curd, white peach, and chalk. The wine blends 75% Semillon 13% Sauvignon Blanc and 12% Sauvignon Gris. Drink from 2027-2032. 92 Pts
2024 Lespault-Martillac Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Yellow citrus, flowers, and white peaches show in the perfume, as soon as the wine hits your glass. Vibrant, fresh, and fruity, the delivers loads of sweet, juicy pears, green apples, white pepper, and pineapple, with the sweetness of white peach that sneaks up on you in the finish. The wine blends 70%, old vine, Sauvignon Blanc with 30% Semillon. Drink from 2026-2032. 92 Pts
2024 Lestage La Mouette – Bordeaux – Vibrant, juicy, fruity, floral, and fresh, with a focus on its ripe, energetic yellow citrus fruits from start to finish. I like the touch of ginger, and peppery spice on the backend. Drink from 2027-2031. 90 Pts
2024 Lynch Bages Blanc de Lynch Bages – Bordeaux – Grapefruit, vanilla, green apples, and floral notes are all over the place. The palate is equally brisk, with its vibrant, crisp display of yellow citrus, and crunchy green apples, with just a hint of white peach, juicy pineapples, and white pepper that comes in at the end of the finish. The wine is produced from blending 77% Sauvignon Blanc, 12% Muscadelle, and 11% Semillon. 12.5% ABV, 3.12 pH. Drink from 2027-2035. 93 Pts
2024 Malartic Lagraviere Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Yellow citrus, pineapple, green apples, and a hint of white peach skins show in the nose. On the palate, the wine is fresh, juicy, ripe, sweet, and vibrant, with notes of lemon meringue, white peaches, hints of chalk, and a touch of refreshing mint in the creamy finish. The wine blends 69% Sauvignon Blanc, with 31% Semillon. 12.5% ABV, 3.2 pH. Drink from 2026-2036. 93 Pts
2024 Malartic Lagraviere Le Comte de Malartic Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – White flowers, and lemon form the core of this wine. Lifted, fragrant, light, and most importantly. charming, you can enjoy this on release. and over the next few years. Drink from 2026-2030. 89 Pts
2024 Malleret Blanc – Bordeaux – Green apples, lemon peels, tangerine, and flowers are all over place here, in this easy-to-like, and easy to drink, white Bordeaux wine. The wine is produced from 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Drink from 2027-2030. 90 Pts
2024 Margaux Pavillon Blanc du Chateau Margaux – Bordeaux – Crisp lemons, flowers, honeysuckle, orange rind, white peach, green apples, cinnamon and green apples form the core of the character here. Zesty lemons, and pomelo with sweet tangerines, paired with the right amount of lift is perfect on the palate, and it carries all the way through to the finish as well. The wine is produced from 100% Sauvignon Blanc.13% ABV. 3.2 pH. Harvesting took place only in the mornings, from September 2 – September 8. Drink from 2026-2038. 95 Pts
2024 Mouton Rothschild Aile D’Argent Blanc – Bordeaux – Tropical fruits, honeysuckle, pineapple, green apples, pears, and white peaches combine with a touch of saffron to create a lively aroma. Energetic, crisp, and vibrant, the finish draws your focus to its core of green apples, yellow and orange citrus, and juicy pineapples that linger. You can enjoy this on release. The wine was made from a blend of 54.5% Sauvignon Blanc, 33% Semillon, and 12.5%. Drink from 2027-2034. 94 Pts
2024 Pape Clement Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Mango, orange rind, pineapple, and green apples form the core of the wine. Racy, with a focus on its fresh, citrus nature, and round textures from start to finish, this will be a pleasure to enjoy on release, and for at least a decade or more after that. The wine blends 50% Sauvignon Blanc, 43% Semillon, and 7% Sauvignon Gris. Drink from 2027-2037. 95 Pts
2024 Pichon Baron Les Griffons de Pichon Baron Blanc – Bordeaux – 2024 Pichon Baron Les Griffons de Pichon Baron Blanc – Bordeaux – Pineapples, white peaches, and green apples are all over the place. Creamy, sweet, and with lift, energy, and a chalky, white pepper/curry note that shines in the mid-palate, carrying through to the finish, this is going to be a pleasure to taste young. It is also a great wine to present in a blind tasting. The wine is produced from 100% Semillon, planted in less than 1 hectare of vines that come from a massale selection of Suduiraut.12.9% ABV, 3.17pH. Drink from 2027-2034. 93 Pts 93 Pts
2024 Pichon Comtesse Blanc – Vin de France – White peaches, pears, pineapples, green apples, white flowers, spice, roasted cashews, and a hint of licorice form the complex perfumed aromatics. The palate is lifted, vibrant, fresh, and juicy. The creamy, tropical fruit oriented finish lingers, with a touch of ginger at the end of the finish. The wine blends 67% Chardonnay, with 33% Savinieer. The vines are young, only 5 years of age. The wine is vinified in approximately 70% new, French oak, with malolactic in barrel. There is no skin contact, aging is done on the wines fine lees for 7 months before bottling. Not much wine as the yields were only 2 hectoliters per hectare of wine, translating to a whopping 300 bottles, or less. Drink from 2027-2032. 93 Pts
2024 Poitevin Blanc – Médoc – Green apples, yellow citrus, and pomelo notes in the nose, and on the palate for the wine’s zesty, fresh character. This is perfect for early drinking over the next few years. Drink from 2027-2030. 90 Pts
2024 Puygueraud Blanc – Côtes de Francs – White peaches, orange rind, green apples, mango, and apricot pop from the perfume. On the palate, the wine is vibrant, juicy, fresh, and pure, with balance between its sweetness, lift, and layers of ripe, bright fruits. The wine blends 78% Sauvignon Blanc with 22% Sauvignon Gris. Drink from 2027-2031. 92 Pts
2024 Rayne Vigneau Grand Vin Blanc Sec – Bordeaux – Pineapples, white peach, honeysuckle, and ripe pears are all over the place here on the palate, and in the perfume. The wine already provides a nice blend of sweetness, and acidity, with a touch of minerality in the finish. Drink it young, or age it for more complexity. Drink from 2027-2033. 90 Pts
2024 Reignac Blanc – Bordeaux – Juicy lemons, white peaches, honeysuckle, and tangerine notes pop in the nose, and on the fresh, crisp, fruity, vibrant palate. Drink from 2027-2030. 91 Pts
2024 Ronan by Clinet Blanc – Bordeaux – This already delicious blend of Sauvignon Blanc, and Semillon serves up its yellow citrus, flowers, orange, and pear filled charm with ease. Perfect for tasty, uncomplicated, refreshing drinking, sitting by the pool, or with seafood, you can open and enjoy this on release. Drink from 2027-2030. 90 Pts
2024 Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Aromatically, the wine opens with pomelo, flowers, vanilla, green apples, and a hint of white peach. On the palate, the wine is bright, juicy, fresh, and fruity, with minty lemon rinds, white peach, tangerine, vanilla, and crisp green apples that you taste, and feel from start to finish. The harvest took place August 29 – September 13. The wine blends 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Semillon, and 5% Sauvignon Gris. 14% ABV, 3.15 pH. Drink from 2027-2038. 95 Pts
2024 Smith Haut Lafitte Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – White flowers, honeysuckle, white peach, and mango fill the perfume. On the palate, the wine is juicy, vibrant, and crisp, with a chalky, citrus and mint note in the finish. The wine is a blend of 80% Sauvignon Blanc, with 20% Semillon, 13% ABV. Drink from 2026-2034. 92 Pts
2024 Smith Haut Lafitte Les Hauts de Smith Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Grapefruits, dried peaches, and white flowers fill the aromatics. On the palate the wine is fruity, forward, and fresh, with a crisp, very vibrant, energetic display of yellow citrus and chalk in the finish. This gem is ready for dinner tonight. The wine is produced from 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Drink from 2026-2035. 91 Pts
2024 Suduiraut Lions de Suduiraut Bordeaux Blanc Sec – Bordeaux – Green apples, lemon rind, white peach, apricots, and roasted nuts fill the nose. The palate starts off creamy, slowly evolving with its freshness, pineapples, and grapefruit, with white peaches that come in at the end. You can enjoy this as soon as it hits the stores. The wine blends 56% Semillon, 29% Sauvignon Blanc, and 15% Sauvignon Gris. Drink from 2027-2031. 90 Pts
2024 Suduiraut Pur Semillon Grand Vin Blanc Sec – Bordeaux – Honeysuckle, pineapples, apricots, lemon rind, tangerine, and a hint of saffron pop in the aromatics. There is a wealth of ripe, sweet, tropical fruits, creamy tannins, chalk, and Indian spices in the finish. If this is your thing, you need to move quickly as not much wine is produced. The production is roughly 250 cases this year. Drink from 2027-2038. 94 Pts
2024 Suduiraut Vieilles Vignes Grand Vin Blanc Sec – Bordeaux – White flowers, green apples, pears, pineapples, and white peaches show all over the nose. Fruity, and juicy, the wine leaves you with fresh pineapples, and white peaches. The wine blends 56% Semillon with 44% Sauvignon Blanc. Drink from 2027-2033. 92 Pts
2024 Talbot Caillou Blanc – Bordeaux – Flowers, pomelo, vanilla, pears, and orange rind notes pop with ease in the perfume, and on the crisp, fruity, palate. I like the lift and energy here. The wine blends 83% Sauvignon Blanc, and 17% Semillon, 13% ABV. Drink from 2027-2032. 92 Pts
2024 Valandraud Blanc de Valandraud – Bordeaux – Grapefruit, flowers, lemon peel, oranges, honeysuckle, and ginger snaps fill the perfume. There is purity in the fruits, creamy textures, accents of crushed stone, and a vivid yellow citrus finish. The wine blends 55% Sauvignon Gris, 40% Sauvignon Blanc, and 5% Semillon. Drink from 2027-2035. 94 Pts
2024 Valandraud Virginie de Valandraud Blanc – Bordeaux – Yellow citrus, white peach, and orange rind scents already pop in the perfume. The citrusy character on the palate, is fresh, creamy, and fruity, leaving you with loads of sweet lemons, a touch of vanilla, and lively tangerines. The wine blends 60% Sauvignon Blanc, with 40% Semillon. Drink from 2027-2033. 93 Pts
Up next, we continue with our look at white Bordeaux wine as move to 2024 Sweet White Bordeaux and Dry Whites from Sauternes Producers before we move on over to the other side with tasting notes and reviews of 2024 Right Bank Wines.
