2023 Haut Medoc, Listrac, Moulis, and Medoc are not easy appellations to handicap. As you can imagine, here, there is a wide and diverse array of terroirs and producers, so not all wines are created equal. There are several wines that had problems achieving ripeness, so you find rustic tannins and pyrazines. That being said, there are a few wines that rose above their challenged terroirs providing some the best values in the 2023 Bordeaux vintage.
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 2023 Bordeaux appellation reports 2023 Bordeaux Vintage Report and Analysis
All of the following 2023 Haut Medoc, Listrac, Moulis, and Medoc wines were tasted in my home office in early 2026 in non-blind conditions.
2023 Haut Medoc, Listrac, Moulis, and Medoc Reviews and Ratings…
2023 Anguilleys – Médoc – Medium-bodied, bright, vibrant, floral wine with notes of mint, herbs, and red fruits from start to finish. This will be at its best in its youth. Drink from 2026-2031. 85 Pts
2023 Anthonic – Moulis en Médoc – The palate is better than the nose, due to the reductive character in the perfume. Soft, medium-bodied, and ready to go, you can enjoy all of chewy, fresh and fruity red berries on release. Drink from 2026-2032. 87 Pts
2023 Arnauld – Haut-Médoc – Bright, light, soft, medium-bodied forward, and already easy to drink, with its fresh cherry character. Drink from 2026-2033. 87 Pts
2023 Barreyres – Haut-Médoc – Medium-bodied, soft, herb-tinted wine with a forward character so you can drink its simple, but pleasant red berry profile on release. Drink from 2026-2033. 88 Pts
2023 Beau Secret – Haut-Médoc – Forward, medium-bodied, black cherry-filled wine that will be ready to drink on release. Drink from 2026-2033. 84 Pts
2023 Beaumont – Haut-Médoc – Tobacco, cedar, and currants fill the aromatics. The palate is soft, round, and fresh with loads of sweet, ripe fruits from start to finish. Beaumont is one of the top Left Bank wines offering drinkability and character for a friendly price. If you are looking for value, check this out. The wine blends 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 6% Petit Verdot. Drink from 2026-2034. 90 Pts
2023 Beauvillage – Médoc – Flowers, licorice, and blackberries pop in the nose. The medium-bodied palate is soft, fresh, fruity, and creamy, with a core of ripe, sweet, black cherries, licorice, and cocoa. This is a delicious, early-drinking charmer. Drink from 2026-2036. 90 Pts
2023 Beauvillage – Médoc – Plums, blackberries, and cigar box aromas fill the nose. Medium-bodied, soft, supple, fresh, and fruity, with a creamy, black cherry finish. This is a delicious, early-drinking charmer that sells for a song. Drink from 2026-2036. 90 Pts
2023 Bel Air-Gloria – Haut-Médoc – Flowers and red fruits work well together in the nose. On the palate, the medium-bodied wine is soft, round, creamy, and easy to drink. Drink from 2026-2035. 90 Pts
2023 Bel Orme Tronquoy de Lalande – Haut-Médoc – Bright, crisp red fruits topped with assorted green herbs come through in the nose and on the medium-bodied, peppery palate. This will be at its best in its youth, and over the next few years. Drink from 2026-2031. 85 Pts
2023 Belgrave – Haut-Médoc – Blackberries, tobacco leaves, spearmint, and currants with a pinch of flowers form the core here. The palate is fresh, bright, crisp, and fruity, with a lean to the red berry side of the style range, finishing with a touch of mint in the background. Drink from 2028-2042. 92 Pts
2023 Bellegrave du Poujeau – Haut-Médoc – Mint, cedar, and savory-edged cherries pop in the nose, and on the medium-bodied, red-edged fruits, which leave you with a refreshing, minty, red currant finish. Drink from 2026-2035. 89 Pts
2023 Bensse – Médoc – Tobacco, smoke, flowers, espresso, and blackberries fill the nose. Medium-bodied, forward, early-drinking, oak edged, with a minty finish. This will be ready-to-go on release. Drink from 2026-2032. 87 Pts
2023 Bernadotte – Haut-Médoc – Flowers, cocoa, plums and currants pack the nose, and medium-bodied palate. Soft, fruity, and forward, the vibrant finish has a fresh, crisp, fruity endnote with a touch of mint that comes in at the end. Drink from 2026-2038. 90 Pts
2023 Bertrand Braneyre – Haut-Médoc – Medium-bodied, forward, early-drinking wine focusing on its core of herb-edged, currants from start to finish. You can drink this on release. Drink from 2026-2034. 87 Pts
2023 Biston-Brillette – Moulis en Médoc – Espresso, spice, dried flowers, and red berries form the core of this medium-bodied, vibrant, cherry and red currant-filled wine. This can be enjoyed over the next decade. Drink from 2026-2035. 89 Pts
2023 Blaignan – Médoc – Herbaceous red fruits are what you find in the nose, and on the palate. Medium-bodied, forward, and early drinking, with a drying, herbal finish, this will be best in its youth. Drink from 2026–2032. 84 Pts
2023 Bourdieu – Médoc – Flowers, tobacco, and red berries with a hint of green herbs on the nose and in the forward, medium-bodied, simple, direct, early-drinking palate. Drink from 2064-2032. 86 Pts
2023 Branas-Grand-Poujeaux – Moulis en Médoc – Flowers, tobacco, cedar, and black currants come to the surface in the nose. The plate continues in the same direction with its juicy layers of sweet, dark red, and black currants, with the perfect touch of refreshing mint that shows up in the finish. This is really showing well, much better than it did in barrel. Drink from 2026-2036. 92 Pts
2023 Braude – Haut-Médoc – Espresso, flowers, wet earth, and red fruits permeate the nose. The palate continues with an oaky presence through to the round, espresso, and chocolate topped finish. Drink from 2026-2033. 87 Pts
2023 Cap Leon Veyrin – Listrac-Médoc – Showing better in the bottle than it did in barrel, which is always a good sign, the wine kicks off with flowers, red currants, and cedar in the nose. On the palate, the wine is fresh, medium-bodied, bright, and crisp, with a cherry and red currant profile and a helpful dash of chocolate and spearmint on the backend. Drink from 2027-2036. 90 Pts
2023 Capdet – Listrac-Médoc – Savory fruits with notes of underbrush and cedar in the nose. The palate is bright, vibrant, and decidedly crunchy with a lingering tart note with a hint of spearmint. Drink from 2026-2033. 86 Pts
2023 Carcanieux – Médoc – Tobacco, cedar, and red fruits define the core of this medium-bodied, early drinking, herbaceous wine. Drink from 2026-2032. 83 Pts
2023 Caroline – Moulis en Médoc – Spearmint, herbs, and bright red fruits already show in the nose, and on the soft, fruity, medium-bodied palate. This will be quite easy to enjoy on release. Drink from 2026-2034. 89 Pts
2023 Castera – Médoc – Quite herbaceous in the nose, and on the bright, earthy, herb-laden, and oaky palate. This will be at its best in its youth. Drink from 2026-2031. 84 Pts
2023 Chantemerle – Médoc – Currants, tobacco, and spearmint crowd into the nose. The medium-bodied palate is fresh, crisp and lively, with peppery red currants in the finish. Drink from 2026-2033. 86 Pts
2023 Charmail – Haut-Médoc – Espresso, flowers, red pit fruits, and chocolate mint define the aromas. The palate is fresh, juicy, and fruity, with a nice touch of chocolate and blackberries in the medium-bodied finish. This is one of those super value wines from the Haut Medoc that savvy wine buyers should be all over. Drink from 2026-2035. 91 Pts
2023 Chemin Royal – Moulis en Médoc – Soft, sweet, ripe, red fruits are already on display in the aromatics and on the palate. Light and fresh are the name of the game here. This cherry-filled charmer will be ready to be enjoyed on release, and over the following decade. Drink from 2026-2035. 90 Pts
2023 Christine Nadalie Clos La Bohème – Haut-Médoc – Tobacco leaf, cedar, and hints of currants fill in the nose. On the palate, the medium-bodied wine is soft, vibrant, and bright with a core of strawberries and cherries in the finish. This is ready to go. Drink from 2026-2033. 87 Pts
2023 Cissac – Haut-Médoc – Tobacco, cedar, and herbs surround the red currants in the perfume. The palate is medium-bodied, fresh, and vibrant, but simple, making this a nice, plesant, uncomplicated wine for near-term drinking. Drink from 2026-2038. 89 Pts
2023 Clarke – Listrac-Médoc – Cocoa, and cherries are what you find in the nose. On the palate, the wine is round, fruity, forward, soft, and already quite easy to drink. Chateau Clarke is one of the very few wines in the Medoc that is planted to 100% Merlot. Drink from 2026-2037. 90 Pts
2023 Corconnac – Haut-Médoc – Light, bright, and herbal, the wine finishes with herbaceous, red fruits, and spice. This will be at its best in its youth. Drink from 2026-2033. 86 Pts
2023 Coufran – Haut-Médoc – Medium-bodied, black cherry-filled, chocolatey, round, plummy wine that is going to be quite easy to enjoy on release. Drink from 2026-2038. 89 Pts
2023 Croix du Trale – Haut-Médoc – Light, fresh, simple, but enjoyable, medium-bodied with ample red berries that display an herbal edge on the mid-palate, and in the finish. You can enjoy this with pleasure on release. Drink from 20262032. 87 Pts
2023 D’Arcins – Haut-Médoc – Quite floral in nature, you also find tobacco and cedar accompanying the red fruits in the perfume. On the medium-bodied palate, the wine is sweet, fresh, and fruity. You can enjoy this on release and for at least a decade after that. Drink from 2026-2037. 90 Pts
2023 DArgan – Médoc – Flowers, tobacco, smoke, and cherries fill the nose, and the medium-bodied cherry, and currant, open palate, with a drying finish. This will drink quite nicely on release. Drink from 2026-2034. 86 Pts
2023 De La Croix – Médoc – Medium-bodied, soft, fresh, and fruity, with a dash of licorice accompanying all the strawberries, hints of cocoa, and red currants in the finish. Drink from 2026-2034. 88 Pts
2023 De Panigon – Médoc – Medium-bodied with a perfume that is on the floral side, the wine finished with a core of cherries along with a touch of mint in its light, but easy-to-enjoy finish. Drink from 2026-2031. Drink from 2026-2031. 86 Pts
2023 Delhomme – Médoc – One of the few Left Bank wines produced from 100% Merlot, the wine is round, supple, and inviting with its juicy, forward, fruity style. This is already a nice, fun wine to drink and it sells for a song. Value seekers should check it out! Drink from 2026-2033. 90 Pts
2023 Dillon – Haut-Médoc – Espresso, herbs, mint, and crisp, chewy, red berries are what you find here from start to finish. Light on the palate, this should be ready for near-term enjoyment on release. Drink from 2026-2031. 86 Pts
2023 Donissan – Listrac-Médoc – Light, bright, crisp, red berries in a simple, direct, early drinking style with a savory, herbal edge to the berries on the palate and in the finish. Drink from 2026-2031. 84 Pts
2023 Doyac – Haut-Médoc – Espresso, tobacco, cedar, and red red fruits form the aromatics and palate here. The medium-bodied, round wine shows a lot of oak along with its red fruits in the finish. Drink from 2026-2032. 86 Pts
2023 Du Cartillon – Haut-Médoc – Tobacco, cedar, cocoa, and sweet cherries fill the perfume. On the palate, it’s even better, loads of ripe dark, chewy cherries, and a touch of dark chocolate that lingers at the end of the finish. Drink from 2027-2036. 91 Pts
2023 Dutruch Grand Poujeaux – Moulis en Médoc – Flowers, herbs, tobacco, and blackberries show up easily on the nose. The wine is juicy, fresh, sweet, and already easy to drink with its cherries and currant profile. Drink from 2026-2034. 89 Pts
2023 Escot – Médoc – Blackberries, flowers, and smoke, with cherries pop in the perfume. The medium-bodied palate is up to the task with its easy-to-like black cherry core of fruits. Drink from 2025-2034. 88 Pts
2023 Fleur La Mothe – Médoc – This superb, value-priced wine is medium-bodied, creamy, and readily accessible, with its layers of blackberries and sweet, vibrant cherries. The fruit is ripe, sweet, round, fresh, and polished with a refreshing sprig of mint that comes in at the end of the finish. Drink from 2026-2036. 92 Pts
2023 Fonreaud – Listrac-Médoc – With a touch of spice adding complexity to the black cherries, espresso, chocolate, and licorice in the nose, and on the fresh, creamy palate. It will be easy to enjoy on release. Drink from 2026-2037. 91 Pts
2023 Fourcas Hosten – Listrac-Médoc – Quite minty in the perfume, with accents of currants, and anise in the aromatics. The wine is medium-bodied, fresh, vibrant, and spicy, with sweet, red fruits in the finish. 2026-2035. 89 Pts
2023 Fourcas-Dupre – Listrac-Médoc – Quite floral in its nose, you also find sweet, ripe, currants and a touch of cherries in the perfume. The palate is even better with its sweet, ripe, red, and black fruits that are vibrant, energetic and frankly delicious. This should be easy to enjoy shortly after release. Drink from 2026-2035. 91 Pts
2023 GdEstournel – Médoc – Dark red fruits, licorice, smoke, and chocolate pop in the nose and on the palate. Round, fresh, and fruity, and best of all, it is already quite nice to imbibe. This is the first vintage to include their new parcels, bringing the vineyard to 24 hectares of vines. You can enjoy this upon release. The wine blends 64% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot. Drink from 2026-2034. 91 Pts
2023 Gemeillan – Médoc – Licorices, herbs, mint, and assorted leafy aromas with spicy red fruits are what you find here from start to finish. The medium-bodied wine is round-texturally, with a strong herbal and a hint oak note in the finish. This is going to be easy to enjoy on release. Drink from 2026-2032. 86 Pts
2023 Giscours Haut-Medoc – Haut-Médoc – Medium-bodied, bright, vibrant, crisp red fruits fill the nose and chewy palate. The wine blends 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, and 10% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2026-2036. 90 Pts
2023 Guitignan – Moulis en Médoc – Mint, cocoa, and red fruits form the core here. Medium-bodied, sweet, round, and already expressive, if you are seeking a serious value play in Cabernet Sauvignon, this is a great choice! Drink from 2026-2035. 90 Pts
2023 Haut Barrail – Médoc – Early-drinking charmer with ample round, soft, and vibrant red fruits to allow this accessible charmer to offer pleasure on release. Drink from 2026-2032. 87 Pts
2023 Haut Beyzac – Haut-Médoc – Simple, easy-going, cherry-filled, medium-bodied, wine that will be easy to drink on release. 2026-2033. 87 Pts
2023 Haut Maurac – Médoc – Cedar, incense, flowers, and red fruits work together to form the nose. The palate is sweet, juicy, and fresh with plenty of fruit from start to finish. Drink from 2026-2034. 90 Pts
2023 Haut-Bana – Médoc – The floral notes in the nose are the best part wine. From there, you find a forward, medium-bodied, chewy, tart wine with a crisp edge on the palate and in the chalky finish. Drink from 2026-2033. 86 Pts
2023 Hennebelle – Haut-Médoc – Lighter styled wine with a profile of currants, herbs, cedar, and mint that can be enjoyed on release. Drink from 2026-2033. 87 Pts
2023 L’Ecrin de Couleys – Médoc – Medium-bodied, round, smoky wine with blackberries, espresso, cocoa and dark red fruits from start to finish. The wine is on the oaky side, perhaps it could improve with a year or two of bottle age. Drink from 2026-2034. 88 Pts
2023 L’Enclos de Sigognac – Médoc – Medium-bodied, chalky stemmy, bright wine with a drying finish. Drink from 2026-2033. 84 Pts
2023 L’Orme de Rauzan Gassies – Haut-Médoc – Vibrant red fruits with strong underbrush currants propel the nose. The medium-bodied palate is simple and direct, leaving you with soft cherries on the backend. This will be at its best for early-drinking pleasure. Drink from 2026-2032. 85 Pts
2023 LArgenteyre – Médoc – Tobacco, herbs, cedar, mint, and bright red berries create the character here. Medium-bodied, fresh, and bright, with a load of crisp currants and raspberries in the finish, this will be at its best when tasted over the next few years. Drink from 2026-2032. 88 Pts
2023 La Branne – Médoc – Underbrush and herbs form most of the nose. The medium-bodied palate is an improvement with its forward, simple, but charming, round-textured, red and black fruits with their chalky edge. Drink from 2026-2034. 89 Pts
2023 La Fon du Berger – Haut-Médoc – Flowers, blackberries, cedar, and wet earth aromas fill the perfume. The palate is soft, forward, medium-bodied, and already pleasant to imbibe with a nice touch of salt to the red fruits in the finish. Drink from 2026-2032. 88 Pts
2023 La Gorce – Médoc – Strawberries and herbs blend together to form the core of this medium-bodied, red berry-oriented wine. You can enjoy this on release and for close to a decade after that. Drink from 2026-2033. 87 Pts
2023 La Gorce Prétexte – Médoc – Black raspberries and strawberries find their way to the surface of the perfume. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied. fresh, bright, and crisp, with a strong spearmint nose at the end of the finish. Drink from 2027-2034. 88 Pts
2023 La Ribaud – Médoc – Tobacco, cedar, flowers and cherries are front and center here on the nose, and on the soft, round, fruity palate. This is a really nice example of a value priced Medoc wine. Drink from 2026-2033. 89 Pts
2023 La Roque de By – Médoc – Tobacco, dried cherries, licorice, espresso, and flowers define the perfume. While the medium-bodied palate is defined by its open, round, fruity character. Drink from 2026-2034. 90 Pts
2023 La Tonnelle – Haut-Médoc – Mint, cedar, and tobacco override the red fruits in the perfume. The palate is light, fresh, soft and quite easy to drink, allowing you to enjoy its red-fruited charms on release. Drink from 2026-2033. 86 Pts
2023 La Tour de By Heritage Marc Pages – Médoc – Licorice, chocolate, plums, cherries, and a bit of smoke create the interesting aromatic profile. On the palate, the wine is creamy, fresh, and vibrant, with chocolate overtones to its wealth of cherries and plums. Drink from 2026-2034. 91 Pts
2023 La-Tour-de-By – Médoc – Espresso, chocolate, licorice, and floral aromatics create the perfume. The palate is fresh, fruity, round, and creamy, finishing with sweet, dark red fruits and even darker chocolate. Drink from 2026-2036. 91 Pts
2023 Ladignac – Médoc – Spearmint, tobacco, spice, and blackberry notes open the wine. Forward, fresh, and chewy, the red fruits have a peppery edge in the medium-bodied finish, drying, tart finish. Drink from 2026-2032. 86 Pts
2023 Lalaudey – Moulis en Médoc – Medium-bodied, almost light, the wine offers touches of cocoa-dusted red fruits with a short, dusty finish. Drink from 2026-2030. 85 Pts
2023 Lamothe Bergeron – Haut-Médoc – Medium-bodied, forward, soft, and fresh, the wine is packed with sweet, ripe, juicy, red and black fruits. This is already showing quite well and will improve with a year, or two in the bottle. Drink from 2026-2035. 90 Pts
2023 Landat – Haut-Médoc – With a strong herbal edge to the bright, savory red fruits, the medium-bodied wine finishes with tart cranberries and underbrush tones in the endnotes. Drink from 2026-2032. 85 Pts
2023 Larose Perganson – Haut-Médoc – Crisp, red berries, licorice, cedar, and herbs pop in the nose. Fresh, and chewy on the palate, while cherry, orange, and cranberry come through in the finish. Drink from 2026-2034. 90 Pts
2023 Larose-Trintaudon – Haut-Médoc – Light in color, and light on the palate, the wine is soft, forward, fruity, and ready to go, making it perfect for early, uncomplicated drinking pleasure. Drink from 2026-2030. 87 Pts
2023 Larrivaux – Haut-Médoc – Flowers, tobacco, cherries, and cedar work together to form the perfume and the palate. There is a sweetness to the fruits on the palate that is made even better with the addition of licorice, chocolate, and a refreshing touch of mint that lingers. This is much better in the bottle than it was in the barrel. Give it a year or two before opening a bottle. Drink from 2027-2036. 91 Pts
2023 Laujac – Médoc – Tobacco, flowers, cedar and red currants, and spice fill the nose. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, fresh , crisp, bright, and forward, allowing for early drinking, spicy pleasure. This will be at its best in the near term future. Drink from 2026-2034. 88 Pts
2023 Le Monteil d’Arsac – Haut-Médoc – Forward, medium-bodied, chewy, round, and with a blast of blackberries in the mid-palate, finishing with mint, and a drying endnote. Pleasant, but not very distinctive. Drink from 2026-2032. 87 Pts
2023 Les-Ormes-Sorbet – Médoc – Bright, crisp black currants and black cherries from the core of this medium-bodied, bright, energetic wine leave you with touches of herbs, spearmint, and dark red fruits in the chewy finish. Give it a year or two in the bottle, and it should be even better. Drink from 2026-2036. 89 Pts
2023 Lestage-Darquier Grand Poujeaux – Moulis en Médoc – A touch of VA shows in the perfume, along with licorice and cassis. The wine is better on its medium-bodied palate with its chewy, mint-accented, bright red fruits. Drink from 2026-2035. 87 Pts
2023 Lestage-Simon – Haut-Médoc – Dark, chewy black currants with a refreshing touch of spearmint fill the perfume and the palate. There is a lot of fruit, with a finish that leaves you with herbs, olives, and more of that minty essence. and olives. Drink from 2027-2033. 87 Pts
2023 Lestruelle – Médoc – Round, fruity, forward, and packed with sweet, ripe, soft-textured, black, with red cherries, this is going to be delicious on release, and over the next few years. Drink from 2026-2031. 88 Pts
2023 Liversan – Haut-Médoc – Medium-bodied, floral, and currant packed wine with a hint of cocoa in the finish that should be fun to drink on release. Drink from 2026-2034. 89 Pts
2023 Livran – Médoc – I like the floral bouquet, which is quickly followed by mint leaves and cherries. On the medium-bodied palate, the wine feels soft, bright, and energetic, with dark currants and spearmint in the finish. Drink from 2026-2034. 89 Pts
2023 Lousteauneuf – Médoc – Cherries, licorice, and cocoa with a savory edge, on the palate, leaving you with a bright, round, fruity, chalky finish. Give it a year or two in the bottle, and enjoy it for a decade or so, after that. Drink from 2026-2036. 90 Pts
2023 Madame de Beaucaillou – Haut-Médoc – Wet forest floor, underbrush, and black currants focus you on the wine. From there, you discover an easy-to-like, medium-bodied, fresh, fruity, vibrant wine with loads of sweet, round cherries, paired with a fun touch of peppery spice that comes in at the end of the finish. The wine blends 59% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 4% Petit Verdot. Drink from 2026-2033. 91 Pts
2023 Magnol – Haut-Médoc – Herbs, cedar, and tobacco create the nose. Medium-bodied, fresh, and chewy, with a tart red berry finish. Drink from 2027-2032. 87 Pts
2023 Maison-Blanche – Médoc – Flowers, red fruits, Indian spices and a hint of espresso kick off the wine in the nose. Medium-bodied, with soft, though light, and already expressive red fruits finish off the wine on the palate. This is a solid Bordeaux value wine deserving a look from savvy wine buyers not looking for big names. Drink from 2026-2033. 89 Pts
2023 Malescasse – Haut-Médoc – Mint, currants, tobacco, and strawberries from the core here. The wine is medium-bodied, chewy, and vibrant. This is one of those top value Left Bank wines with character that sell for a song. Drink from 2027-2036. 91 Pts
2023 Malleret – Haut-Médoc – Licorice, cigar box, wet earth, cedar, and blackberries come through with ease in the perfume. The wine delivers its sweet, ripe currants, blackberries, and cocoa in a medium-bodied, forward, fresh, and fruity style. I like the refreshing touch of citrus and mint on the backend. This will be quite nice to enjoy on release, yet it has more than a decade of aging potential. Drink from 2027-2040. 92 Pts
2023 Mareil – Médoc – Medium-bodied, early drinking, tart, red berry filled wine with a strong cedar, and herbal edge. Drink from 2026-2031. 84 Pts
2023 Martin – Haut-Médoc – Light, bright, forward, one-dimensional, easy-to-drink wine that will offer its red berries, and minty profile on release. This will be at its best on release. Drink from 2026-2031. 85 Pts
2023 Martinho – Listrac-Médoc – Easy to drink easy to like, medium-bodied wine that is pleasant, but generic. Drink from 2026-2031. 86 Pts
2023 Maucaillou – Moulis en Médoc – Licorice, flowers, cherries, and currants show in the nose. The wine is forward, fresh, and fruity, with a nice touch of cocoa in the finish. Drink from 2026-2036. 90 Pts
2023 Maucamps – Haut-Médoc – Blackberries, tobacco, espresso, and underbrush show easily in the perfume. The medium-bodied palate displays chocolate, espresso, and sweet, cherries, and plums from start to finish. Drink from 2026-2035. 90 Pts
2023 Mauvesin Barton – Moulis en Médoc – Tobacco, hints of cocoa, and red fruits appear in the nose. The bright, fruity, fresh palate is packed with red currants, herbs, leaving you with a savory, accented finish. It will be easy to enjoy upon release. The wine blends 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, and 1% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2026-2034. 90 Pts
2023 Meyre – Haut-Médoc – Floral in nature, with accents of orange rind, and cherries, the wine is medium-bodied, forward, soft, fruity, and round. You can enjoy this with pleasure upon release. The vineyard is biodynamically farmed. Drink from 2026-2035. 89 Pts
2023 Moulin Rouge – Haut-Médoc – Medium-bodied, crisp, fresh, red berries lead the way in the perfume. and on the medium-bodied palate with soft, vibrant, albeit short finish. You can enjoy this on release. Drink from 2028-2033. 87 Pts
2023 Moulin de Blanchon – Haut-Médoc – Bright, chewy, red berries create the profile of this early-drinking, medium-bodied wine that you can enjoy on release. Drink from 2026-2033. 87 Pts
2023 Moulin de Canhaut – Médoc – Quite reductive in the nose, with an earthy, cedar profile to the fruits in the nose, and on the medium-bodied, herbaceous palate. Drink from 2026-2031. 83 Pts
2023 Muret – Haut-Médoc – Tobacco, cedar, forest floor, and cassis notes pop in the nose. On the palate, the wine is fresh, energetic, medium-bodied, and forward, so you can enjoy its chewy, crisp, red fruits just about on release. I like the refreshing touch of mint that you find on the backend of the finish. This is one of the few Merlot dominated wines from the Medoc, with 60% Merlot, and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. Give it a year or two before opening a bottle, and it will be even better. Drink from 2027-2036. 90 Pts
2023 Noaillac – Médoc – Situated in the far north of the appellation, this early-drinking charmer is loaded with round, cherries, chocolate, and a zesty minty finish. Drink from 2026-2036. 91 Pts
2023 Pagus de Lagrange – Haut-Médoc – I like the tobacco and cigar box notes in the nose. The medium-bodied palate displays its fresh, light, and tasty red fruits with ease. This should offer enjoyment on release. If the name sounds familiar, it should. The vineyard is owned by Suntory, the same people who own Chateau Lagrange, and half of Chateau Beychevelle. Drink from 2026-2034. 90 Pts
2023 Paloumey – Haut-Médoc – Blackberries, flowers, and cigar wrapper notes pop in the perfume. The palate is packed with soft, sweet, round, vibrant, red and black fruits. You can enjoy this with pleasure on release and for at least a decade, or more after that. Drink from 2026-2038. 91 Pts
2023 Patache dAux – Médoc – Spice, black currants, and floral notes pop in the nose with ease. On the medium-bodied palate, the wine is fruity, and fresh, leaving you with savory, black cherries in the round finish. You can enjoy this with ease on release. Drink from 2026-2035. 89 Pts
2023 Peyrabon – Haut-Médoc – Flowers, raspberries, and cherries define the core here. On the palate, the wine is forward, crisp, medium-bodied, and fresh. In character, it borders on high-toned. The wine blends, 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot. Drink from 2027-2034. 88 Pts
2023 Peyredon Lagravette – Moulis – tobacco, cocoa, and red berries in the nose, and in the medium-bodied palate. The wine exchanges complexity for early, pleasant drinkability. Drink from 2026-2034. 88 Pts
2023 Pierre de Montignac – Médoc – With a dose of espresso before finding the blackberries, and smoke in the nose, the medium-bodied palate is round, forward, and fruity. You can enjoy this with pleasure on release. Drink from 2026-2033. 88 Pts
2023 Plagnac – Médoc – With a strong spearmint character in the perfume, the wine is medium-bodied, fruity, and vibrant, with ample strawberries and red currants in the finish to make this fun to drink. Drink from 2026-2035. 89 Pts
2023 Poitevin – Médoc – Dried flowers, tobacco, cedar and red currants come through easily in the nose, and on the palate. Medium-bodied, ripe, fresh, forward, and fruity, leaving you with a creamy-textured finish, You can enjoy this on the young side. Drink from 2026-2036. 91 Pts
2023 Pontey – Médoc – Medium-bodied, with a crisp and crunchy core of red fruits that display a hint of salt, adding complexity to the ready-to-go wine. Drink from 2026-2033. 88 Pts
2023 Potensac – Médoc – With a flowery edge to the perfume, you also find notes of black cherries, tobacco, and spices. The palate is vibrant, with layers of sweet, ripe, juicy cherries, black currants, chocolate, and savory herbs. The wine was produced from blending 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, and 17% Cabernet Franc.13.4% ABV. Drink from 2028-2045. 93 Pts
2023 Poujeaux – Moulis en Médoc – Black currants and flowers with licorice, and smoke pop, effortlessly in the glass. The palate is even better with its juicy, sweet, mouthful of black cherries, chocolate, and spice. There is a gorgeous sweetness to the fruits with good energy in the finish. The wine blends 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, and 10% Petit Verdot, 12.5% ABV. Drink from 2027-2040. 92 Pts
2023 Preuillac – Médoc – Flowers, tobacco and black currants show their character with ease in this sweet, ripe, juicy currant filled, round wine. This is another example of a solid, Bordeaux value wine that consumers looking for deals should take a look at. Drink from 2027-2037. 91 Pts
2023 Puy Castera – Haut-Mèdoc – Simple, vibrant, crisp red fruits and herbs in the perfume, as well as on the medium-bodied, lean palate. Not much complexity here, just an easy, old-school, early drinking Left Bank wine. Drink from 2027-2033. 83 Pts
2023 Ramage La Batisse – Haut-Médoc – Simple and direct with a medium-bodied, chalky red currant palate and finish that will be at its best in its youth. Drink from 2026-2032. 85 Pts
2023 Retout – Haut-Médoc – Juicy, round red fruits, with cedar, and herbs pop in the nose, and on the palate. The wine is fresh, lively, and ready to enjoy on release. Drink from 2026-2032. 88 Pts
2023 Reverdi – Listrac-Médoc – Tobacco, currants, spice, and flowers form the core of this wine. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, with a chalky texture to the red, with black fruits in the light finish. Drink from 2026-2034. 88 Pts
2023 Reysson – Haut-Médoc – Tobacco, cassis, herbs, mint, and just a hint of espresso crowd into the perfume. Medium-bodied, round, spicy, and fruity, this is perfect for early drinking pleasure. In fact, this will be just great to enjoy on release. Drink from 2026-2034. 89 Pts
2023 Ricaudet – Médoc – Espresso, mint, cocoa, and cherries form the core of the aromatics and what you find on the round, forward, open, polished palate. This will be easy to enjoy on release. Drink from 2024-2034. 88 Pts
2023 Rollin – Médoc – Medium-bodied, fresh, bright, crisp, red fruits with a greenish tint to the wine on the nose and palate. Drink from 2026-2033. 85 Pts
2023 Saint Ahon – Haut-Médoc – Red berries, cocoa, flowers, and espresso aromas open the wine. The medium-bodied palate is soft, round, forward, and focused on its blackberry profile, with a refreshing touch of mint in the finish. Lots of early drinking charm for very little money. Drink from 2026-2032. 88 Pts
2023 Saint Bonnet – Médoc – Medium-bodied, crisp, and chewy with a tart, red berry finish. Drink from 2026-2032. 86 Pts
2023 Saint-Christophe – Médoc – Medium-bodied, simple, pleasant, round-textured, Merlot based wine without fault, that lacks complexity. This will be at its best over the next few years. Drink from 2026-2031. 85 Pts
2023 Saransot-Dupre – Listrac-Médoc – Round, creamy, juicy, and packed with fruit that is soft, juicy, and sweet, leaving you with dark cherries and chocolate in the creamy, vibrant finish. Drink from 2026-2038. 92 Pts
2023 Senejac – Haut-Médoc – Vibrant, bright and fresh, with sweetness to the fruits, and a nice, crisp, minty edge, the wine needs just a year or so in the bottle. Drink from 2027-2038. 91 Pts
2023 Serin – Haut-Médoc – Herbaceous, tart red fruits are on display in the nose, and on the light, drying palate. 2026-2032. 83 Pts
2023 Soudars – Haut-Médoc – Quite floral in aromatics before you find its currants and plums. Fresh, bright, and fruity on the palate, with a savory, chalky, plummy finish. You can enjoy this with pleasure on release. Drink from 2026-2034. 88 Pts
2023 Taillan – Haut-Médoc – Flowers, mint, and red berries pop in the nose. On the palate, the wine is pleasant, with a round, cherry-oriented finish. This is a nice, easy-going, early-drinking wine that will be at its best in its youth. Drink from 2026-2032. 87 Pts
2023 Tour Prignac Grand Reserve – Médoc – The floral nose is quite nice. This leads to a simple but, likeable, round, savory, cherry-oriented finish. Drink from 2026-2032. 86 Pts
2023 Troussas – Médoc – Herbal, cedar, tobacco, and red berry filled, medium-bodied, early-drinking wine that will be at its best in its fruity youth. Drink from 2026-2032. 85 Pts
2023 Valiere – Médoc – espresso, smoke, licorice, and cherries create the nose. Round and creamy with softness to its plums and cherries, this is perfect for early, charming, drinking pleasure. Drink from 2026-2033. 89 Pts
2023 Verdignan – Haut-Médoc – Flowers, underbrush, and black currants fill the perfume. The medium-bodied palate is soft, fresh, and vibrant, with a pleasant sweetness to its black fruits. There is some dryness in this easy-to-drink, fruity wine. 2026-2033. 88 Pts
2023 Vieux Château Landon – Médoc – Light, bright, herbal, and soft, this medium-bodied wine will deliver its goods on release, and for drinking over the next 8 to 10 years. Drink from 2026-2032. 88 Pts
2023 Vieux Gabarey – Haut-Médoc – One of the few Cru Artisan’s in my tastings opens with flowers, and earthy cherries. From there you find a light, simple. herbaceous, red berry oriented wine that will be at its best in its youth. Drink from 2026-2032. 84 Pts
2023 Vieux Landat – Haut-Médoc – Mint, tobacco, and red fruit aromas open the medium-bodied, light, bright, crisp, early-drinking afternoon-quaffer. This will be at its best in its youth. 2026-2032. 85 Pts
2023 Vieux Robin – Médoc – With a nose offering tobacco, cedar, and blackberries, the medium-bodied palate is straightforward, medium-bodied, chewy, spicy, bright, crisp and herbal in the finish. Drink from 2026-2032. 85 Pts
2023 Villa Carmin – Médoc – Cedar, tobacco, and currant shine in the perfume. On the medium-bodied palate, the wine is fresh, fruity, and quite easy to drink. Drink from 2026-2036. 89 Pts
Up next, we continue our look at 2023 Bordeaux with 2023 Dry White Bordeaux Wine and in case you missed it, 2023 Pessac Leognan
