All of the following 2024 Bordeaux Superieur and generic AOC Bordeaux wines were tasted in barrel in April in Bordeaux under non-blind conditions at either the chateau, various trade groups, organizations, negociants, or with consultants. 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 Bordeaux Superieur and AOC Bordeaux Barrel Tasting Notes, Scores, Reviews…
2024 Auguste – Bordeaux – Medium-bodied, light, crisp, bright, tart red berries with lift and freshness on the palate and in the finish. You can enjoy this on release. Drink from 2027-2031. 85-87 Pts
2024 Balthus – Bordeaux Supérieur – Round, fruity, forward, and lush, with loads of ripe, sweet, juicy black cherries, licorice, and chocolate from start to finish. Drink from 2027-2033. 89-91 Pts
2024 Clos de La Molenie – Bordeaux – Produced from 100% Merlot, here, you find a medium-bodied, forward, open, soft, light wine that is perfect for near-term, plummy drinking. The wine is an exclusive from Signature Selections. Drink from 2027-2030. 85-87 Pts
2024 De La Cour d’Argent – Bordeaux Supérieur – Florals, with a hint of cocoa, and cherries provide the character of this medium-bodied, fresh, fruity, soft-textured wine. You can enjoy this on release. The wine blends 95% Merlot with 5% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2027-2031. 87-89 Pts
2024 Domaine Virginie Thunevin – Bordeaux – Black cherries, licorice, espresso, and cocoa are in the nose, and on the fresh, fruity, forward, already tasty palate. You can enjoy this on release for its fruity, easy-going charm. Drink from 2027-2033. 89-91 Pts
2024 Domaine de Cambes – Bordeaux – Underbrush, flowers, and red pit fruits are in the nose, and on the palate. Medium-bodied, vibrant, fresh, fruity, and forward, the wine finishes with sweet, red berries, a touch of savory, salty herbs, and freshness. The wine is produced from 100% Merlot. 13% ABV. Drink from 2027-2037. 90-92 Pts
2024 Grand Village – Bordeaux Supérieur – Flowers, black raspberries, and spearmint nuances open the perfume. The medium-bodied palate relies on its sweet, juicy, cherry-filled charms, softness, and vibrancy to seal the deal. If you are seeking a Right Bank value wine, they do not get much better than this. The wine blends 88% Merlot with 12% Cabernet Franc. Harvesting took place September 24 – October 4. Drink from 2027-2033. 89-91 Pts
2024 Lafont-Fourcat – Bordeaux – Light, bright fruity, medium-bodied, charmer with a core of red plums that is perfect for early drinking pleasure. This will provide enjoyment on release and over the next few years. Drink from 2027-2031. 86-88 Pts
2024 Lafont-Fourcat A Nos Amours – Bordeaux – Medium-bodied wine with a minty accent that accompanies its espresso, chocolate, and plummy character. You can enjoy this with ease on release and over the next few years. Produced from 100% Merlot. Drink from 2027-2032. 87-89 Pts
2024 Le Grand Verdus Grande Réserve – Bordeaux Supérieur – Plums, and flowers, and a touch of mint, with a hint of cocoa in the nose, and on the fruity, light-textured, plummy palate. This solid value wine is perfect for early drinking pleasure. Drink from 2027-2030. 86-88 Pts
2024 Le Pin Beausoleil – Bordeaux Supérieur – Medium-bodied, bright, crisp, fresh, vibrant red fruits with a hint of floral nuances in a forward approach. This will be best enjoyed on the young side for its cherry and strawberry notes. Drink from 2027-2032. 87-89 Pts
2024 Leroy-Beauval – Bordeaux – Light, bright, cocoa-topped red currants, with hints of cranberry, and touches of mint. The brisk finish leaves you with more of those cocoa- and espresso-topped, crunchy currants. This will be best in its youth. Drink 2027-2033. 87-89 Pts
2024 Les Perrieres – Bordeaux Supérieur – Mint, flowers, raspberries, cherries, and plums produce the perfume. On the palate, there is freshness, energy, elegance, and charm in perfect balance. One of the highest uses of Franc in the blend, the wine is produced from 80% Cabernet Franc, and 20% Merlot. If you are a Cabernet Franc fan, grab this wine while it is hot as only 1,000 cases were produced. The harvest took place September 20-September 27. Drink from 2027-2040. 90-92 Pts
2024 Pey-La-Tour Reserve – Bordeaux Supérieur – Blending a bit of cocoa, with chocolate-covered cherries in a forward, fruity, tasty style, you get a wine that already delivers its pleasure with ease. Enjoy this on the young side. Drink from 2027-2034. 87-89 Pts
2024 Reignac – Bordeaux Supérieur – Medium-bodied, forward, fresh, fruity, charming, and ready-to-go with its soft, and supple black cherry, cocoa, licorice, and mint, round-textured charms. Drink from 2027-2033. 89-91 Pts
