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 dry White Bordeaux wines were tasted in my home office in early 2026 in non-blind conditions.
2023 White Bordeaux Wine Reviews and Ratings…
2023 Bel Air Saint Croix du Mont – Saint Croix du Mont – A bit on the reductive side in the perfume so it requires some air to find its grapefruit and lemon core of fruit. This is going to at its best served cold as an aperitif. Drink from 2026-2028. 85 Pts
2023 Brane Cantenac Blanc – Bordeaux – White flowers, spice, green apples, pomelo, and a touch of vanilla show in the perfume. The palate is juicy, sweet, and fresh, leaving with a shot of crisp, waxy lemons, orange rind, and spice in the finish. Drink from 2025-2032. 92 Pts
2023 Cantelys Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Pineapple, white peach, honeysuckle, lemons, and mango fill the perfume. On the palate, the wine is sweet and creamy, with a touch of almonds that comes along with the juicy yellow citrus in the finish. Drink from 2025-2030. 91 Pts
2023 Carbonnieux Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Granny Smith apples, peppery citrus, and lemon rind notes are there with just a swirl or two in the perfume. Vibrant, energetic, yellow citrus flavors are packed in the crispy finish. The wine blends 65% Sauvignon Blanc and 35% Semillon. Drink from 2025-2032. 92 Pts
2023 Chantegrive Blanc – Graves – Lemon, lime, green apples, and flowers open the nose. The wine is fresh, vivid, and fruity, and will provide immediate pleasure on release and over the next few years. Drink from 2025-2029. 91 Pts
2023 Chantegrive Caroline Blanc – Graves – White peach, flowers, honeysuckle, and crisp green apples show easily in the nose. The palate is sweet, ripe, energetic, and fresh, with loads of sweet white peaches, and a vibrant, yet, creamy finish. Drink from 2025-2031. 92 Pts
2023 ChateauOlivier Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Even better in the bottle than it was during the aging process, this is crispy, juicy, and fresh. The citrus is a blend of vibrant, yellow fruits and green apples with a delicate touch of orange rind in the nose and on the palate from start to finish. This is going to be delicious to enjoy on release, and it can age for a decade or more as well. The wine blends 80% Sauvignon Blanc, and 20% Semillon. Drink from 2025-2035. 93 Pts
2023 Cheval Blanc Le Petit Cheval Bordeaux Blanc – Bordeaux – The pungent nose pops with white flowers, white peaches, pears, orange rind, spice, and mint leaf. The palate continues along the same path, kicking off with sea salt, peppery spice, citrus, pomelo, and crushed stone. The wine is sweet, vibrant, juicy, lively, long, and powerful, resting in the middle of austerity, purity, and elegance. The wine was produced from 73% Sauvignon Blanc and 23% Emilion, 13.5% Drink from 2026-2038. 96 Pts 96 Pts
2023 Clos Marsalette Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – A faint touch of vanilla, waxy lemons, flowers, ginger, and green apple scents pop in the nose. The palate is fruity, and most importantly, fresh, with a nice shot of sweet citrus, more of that ginger and a dab of honey that comes in at the back of the finish. The wine blends 56% Sauvignon Blanc with 44% Semillon. Drink from 2025-2030. 91 Pts
2023 Clos des Lunes Lune d’Argent – Bordeaux – Honeysuckle, roasted grapefruits, green apples, nutmeg, and pears are ready to be enjoyed, in the nose, and on the forward, sweet, juicy, and importantly, vivid palate. This is ready-to-go as soon as it hits the stores. The wine blends 70% Semillon with 30% Sauvignon Blanc. Drink from 2026-2033. 91 Pts
2023 Clos des Lunes Lune d’Or – Bordeaux – This stunner is fabulous from the initial sniff, with its showy perfume packed with honeysuckle, roasted nuts, pineapples, green apples, and honeyed spices. The palate is equal to the aromatic profile with its generous display of sweet, ripe, tropical fruits, lush, opulent, vibrant, creamy textures and minerality that shows up and lingers in the finish. This is the first vintage produced from 100% Semillon. Drink from 2026-2033. 94 Pts
2023 Clos-du-Beau-Pere Blanc du Beau Père – Bordeaux – Honeysuckle, orange rind, white peaches, and flowers create the aromatic display. The palate is creamy, vibrant, and sweet, with a nice touch of minerality that adds to the lemony finish. This is already quite nice in your glass. The first, and still, the only white wine from Pomerol in over 100 years could only come from Jean-Luc Thunevin and Murielle Andraud. Produced from blending 50% Sauvignon Blanc and 50% Sauvignon Gris. Good luck finding any, as the production is limited to about 200 cases. Drink from 2025-2031. 91 Pts
2023 Cos d’Estournel Blanc – Bordeaux – White flowers, lemon curd, spice, almonds, oranges, and crisp, green apples form the bouquet. The palate is bright, zesty, fruity, and fresh. The finish has a spicy tone to the sweet, lively yellow citrus in the finish. This is the first vintage including the new blocks, bringing the vineyard to 10 hectares of white wine grape varietals. The wine is a blend of 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Semillon. Drink from 2026-2033. 95 Pts
2023 Cos dEstournel Pagodes de Cos Blanc – Bordeaux – Waxy lemons, flowers, honeysuckle, and Marzipan permeate the nose. The palate is vibrant, fresh, juicy, and fruity, with an appealing blend of yellow citrus and a hint of white peaches in the finish. The wine is made from 80% Sauvignon Blanc with 20% Semillon. Drink from 2025-2030. 92 Pts
2023 Couhins Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Honeysuckle, lemon wax, pomelo, and white flowers are easy to spot in the nose, and on the crisp, bright, citrus and pineapple-filled palate, leaving you with a fresh and refreshing finish. This will be ready-to-go on release, but if you wish, you can age t it for a decade or longer as well. The wine blends 96% Sauvignon Blanc with 4% Sauvignon Gris. Drink from 2025-2035. 92 Pts
2023 Couhins-Lurton Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Waxy lemons, and white flower aromatics get the wine going. On the palate, the wine is juicy and fresh, with a touch of almonds and salty, white peaches with citrus in the finish. The wine is always produced with 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Drink from 2025-2031. 91 Pts
2023 DAiguilhe Blanc – Bordeaux – Waxy yellow citrus, white peach, flowers, and pomelo shine in the easy-to-find aromatic profile. The palate is fresh, fruity, and waxy, with intriguing touches of spice, salt, and chalk in the finish. The wine is produced from 100% Sauvignon Blanc. You can enjoy this with pleasure on release. Drink from 2026-2031. 92 Pts
2023 DAiguilhe Le Chardonnay d’Aiguilhe – Vin de Pays Pyrénees-Atlantiques – Waxy lemons, sea-salt, green apples, flowers, thyme, and tropical fruits create the nose. There is sweetness, freshness, pears, and citrus in the palate. Enjoy this in its youth for its vibrant, mineral-edged fruits. The wine is produced from 100% Chardonnay. Drink from 2026-2032. 92 Pts
2023 De Sours Quarry de Sours – Bordeaux – Grapefruit, flowers, and white peaches own the show here in this perfect for young, early-drinking pleasure wine. Drink from 2026-2028. 88 Pts
2023 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – I loved this in barrel, and it’s even better in the bottle, which is always a great sign. The bouquet bursts with a lively display of flowers, lemons, white peach, Granny Smith apples, vanilla, almonds, and a hint of pineapple, all blending into a rich aroma. The palate is lively, vibrant, and fresh, showcasing its vivid layers of sweet, juicy, creamy, and pure fruits, leaving you with a perfect touch of crushed stones and marine hints that make you want to take another sniff, swirl, and sip. You can enjoy this in its youth or age it for more complexity. Either way, it’s a superb treat. The wine blends 70% Sauvignon Blanc with 30% Semillon. Drink from 2026-2040. 97 Pts
2023 Domaine de Chevalier L’Esprit de Chevalier Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Honeysuckle, caramel, flowers, green apples, and spicy white peach aromas fill the perfume. Juicy, fresh, and creamy with a nice vibrancy to the spicy, citrus notes on the palate, this is perfect to enjoy while waiting for the Grand Vin to age. The wine blends 65% Sauvignon Blanc and 35% Semillon. Drink from 2025-2032. 92 Pts
2023 Domaine de la Solitude Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Honeysuckle, white peach, vanilla, pears, and gingery spice aromas pop in the nose. The palate serves up juicy citrus, white peach and sweet, vibrant pear notes with a creamy endnote. This will be a pleasure to enjoy on release. The wine blends 65% Sauvignon Blanc, and 35% Semillon. Drink from 2025-2030. 91 Pts
2023 Ferrande Blanc – Graves – Flowers, assorted yellow citrus, and green apples are front and center here in this fresh, sweet, juicy, zesty, lemon, and pineapple-filled wine. This is ready-to-go on release. The wine blends Sauvignon Blanc with Sauvignon Gris. Drink from 2026-2029. 91 Pts
2023 Fieuzal Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – White peaches, flowers, green apples, and spice form the core of the perfume. On the palate, the wine is elegant, sweet, juicy, mineral-driven, with a touch of chalk that shows up in the refreshing finish. This will be great in your glass on release. The wine is a blend of 60% Sauvignon Blanc and 40% Semillon. Drink from 2025-2030. 92 Pts
2023 La Fleur de Bouard Chardonnay – Vin de Pays Pyrénees-Atlantiques – Grapefruit, green apples, yellow citrus, white peaches, and flowers shine in this fresh, refreshing, easy-to-like, ready-to-drink white wine. Enjoy it on the young side. Drink from 2026-2029. 90 Pts
2023 La Louviere Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Honeysuckle, white peach waxy lemons, and green apples make an appearance in the nose. On the palate, the wine is packed with mineral-driven, waxy lemons, white peach, ginger, and pomelo. This is going to be quite nice to enjoy on release for all of its fruit, and vibrancy, yet it can for a decade, and maybe more. Drink from 2025-2035. 93 Pts
2023 La-Tour-Martillac Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Honeysuckle, waxy lemons, and a hint of pineapple aromatics are a treat to find in the perfume. On the palate, the wine is fresh, juicy, clean, and pure, with notes of green apples and yellow citrus on the palate and in the finish. This will be easy to enjoy on release and for up to a decade after that. The wine blends 60% Sauvignon Blanc with 40% Semillon. Drink from 2025-2034. 92 Pts
2023 Laffitte-Carcasset Chardonnay – Vin de France – Lemons, orange rind, and green apples, with grapefruit fill the nose, and palate. Drink this on the young side over the next year or two. Drink from 2026-2028. 87 Pts
2023 Larrivet Haut Brion Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Green apples, yellow citrus fruits, flowers, and a touch of pineapple pop from the glass. Forward, soft, open, and ready-to-go, the wine finishes with grapefruit, white peach, mango, and just a hint of spice. The wine is produced from 86% Sauvignon Blanc, and 14% Semillon. Drink from 2025-2032. 92 Pts
2023 Laurence Blanc – Bordeaux – Flowers, pears, green apples, and waxy, yellow citrus pop in the perfumed palate, and in the fresh, exuberant palate. Drink in on the young side for all of its sweet, ripe, energetic fruits. The wine is produced from 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Drink from 2026-2031. 91 Pts
2023 Laurence Petite Laurence – Bordeaux – Fruity, forward, and fun, this medium-bodied, ready-to-drink wine delivers is a blend of flowers, plums, black cherries with ease. You can enjoy this on release. Drink from 2026-2030. 88 Pts
2023 Les Charmes-Godard Blanc – Côtes de Francs – The honeysuckle in the nose is readily apparent before you move on to the perfume’s white peach, pomelo, tropical fruit, and mango nuances. The vivid palate is even better, with its energetic, creamy-textured display of white and yellow fruits and their mineral-edged, tropical-leaning character. The wine blends 73% Semillon, 18% Sauvignon Blanc, and 9% Sauvignon Gris. Drink from 2026-2031. 93 Pts
2023 Lespault-Martillac Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Fresh squeezed grapefruit, pears, and ginger with white flowers and honeysuckle already show in the nose, as well as on the sweet, ripe, and creamy, round palate, finishing with a sweet touch of honey on top of the ripe, juicy citrus in the finish. The wine blends 70%, old vine, Sauvignon Blanc with 30% Semillon. Drink from 2026-2031. 92 Pts
2023 Loudenne Blanc – Bordeaux – Light, forward, not overly-complex, but easy to drink with its light citrus character. This will be at its best chilled and on the very young side. Drink from 2025-2028. 86 Pts
2023 Lynch Bages Blanc de Lynch Bages – Bordeaux – Honeysuckle, orange rind, yellow citrus, and white peach with a hint of lemon curd blend together perfectly in the nose, and on the palate, leaving you with a citrusy, tropical note in the vibrant, creamy finish. The wine is produced from blending 81% Sauvignon Blanc, 11% Semillon, and 8% Muscadelle. Drink from 2025-2032. 92 Pts
2023 Malartic Lagraviere Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Showing even better from the bottle than it did in the barrel, the wine pops with its aromatic display featuring honeysuckle, white peach, almonds, waxy, candied lemons, and pineapple notes that are all over the place. The palate is equal to its task with its sweet, juicy, vibrant, and fresh citrus, pears, and green apples topped with a dash of chalk on the backend. The wine blends 80% Sauvignon Blanc, with 20% Semillon. Drink from 2025-2037. 95 Pts
2023 Malleret Blanc – Bordeaux – Floral with a strong citrus character, the wine is vibrant, fresh, bright, and crisp on the palate, with a gentle touch of orange and a drop of honey in the finish. This will be quite nice over the next few years. The wine is produced using 100% Semillon. Drink from 2025-2030. 91 Pts
2023 Moncets de Blanc – Bordeaux Blanc – The debut vintage for this blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc serves up a light, creamy, yellow citrus, spice, leeche and tropical fruit, peppery profile. Drink this on the young side. Drink from 2026-2028. 85 Pts
2023 Pichon Baron Les Griffons de Pichon Baron Blanc – Bordeaux – Almonds, white peaches, orange rind, spices, pineapples, and pear aromas are all over the place. The palate is creamy, with fruit sweetness and a touch of ginger and spice that come along for the ride. This is the perfect wine to place inside a blind tasting. The wine is produced from 100% Semillon, from less than 1 hectare of vines grafted onto Cabernet Sauvignon. The grafts came from massal selection of Suduiraut Drink from 2026-2033. 93 Pts
2023 Plain-Point Blanc – Vin de France – An unusual blend featuring Sauvignon Blanc with Gros Manseng is all about its green apples and pineapples with their touch of honey and spice. Brisk and vibrant fruits hit the palate and the finish. Drink from 2026-2028. 88 Pts
2023 Portets Blanc – Graves – Fresh, bright green apples, with a touch of citrus and lemon grass, define this early drinking wine. This will be at its best over the next few years. wine. Drink from 2025-2028. 88 Pts
2023 Puygueraud Blanc – Côtes de Francs – Orange rind, vanilla, green apples, white peach, and pears create the character and core of this bright, fresh, juicy, white Bordeaux. The vivid palate finishes with sweet citrus along with a mineral edge. The wine blends 79% Sauvignon Blanc with 21% Sauvignon Gris. Drink from 2026-2030. 91 Pts
2023 Rayne Vigneau Grand Vin Blanc Sec – Bordeaux – White peaches are at the core of this wine, along with honeysuckle and orange rind in the nose, and on the fresh, yet creamy, fruity palate. Drink it young for its sweet, ripe fruits. Drink from 2026-2032. 90 Pts
2023 Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Sweet yellow citrus, tropical fruits, honeysuckle, vanilla, and spices form the aromatic profile. On the palate, the wine is sweet, juicy, vibrant, and touched by its strong sense of minerality. leaving you with waves of ripe citrus, pineapple, mango, and a hint of orange rind, with a splash of spicy white peaches in the mid-palate, which carry through to the finish. The wine blends 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Semillon, and 5% Sauvignon Gris. Drink from 2025-2035. 96 Pts
2023 Smith Haut Lafitte Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Honeysuckle, tangerine, apricot, and waxy lemons form the nose. On the palate, the wine is sweet, juicy, fresh, and creamy, with a nice display of citrus and floral notes in the finish. The wine is a blend of 80% Sauvignon Blanc, with 20% Semillon. Drink from 2025-2034. 93 Pts
2023 Smith Haut Lafitte Les Hauts de Smith Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Waxy lemons, honeysuckle, white peach, vanilla, and pineapples are all over the aromatics. The wine is juicy, fresh, and packed with yellow citrus, which is fresh, refreshing, and even a touch spicy, with its chalky, mineral-driven endnote. This is perfect for early-drinking pleasure, though it can age a bit too The wine is produced from 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Drink from 2025-2033. 92 Pts
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2023 Suduiraut Pur Semillon Grand Vin Blanc Sec – Bordeaux – The nose pops with honeysuckle, lemon meringue, white flowers, pears, lemon curd, and ginger-tinted aromatics. The palate delivers its creamy freshness with aplomb. The fruits are definitely touched by a spicy, peppery edge, adding complexity. Not much of this beauty is produced, as the production is roughly 200 cases per vintage. Drink from 2026-2038. 95 Pts
2023 Suduiraut Vieilles Vignes Grand Vin Blanc Sec – Bordeaux – The aromatic profile evokes a Sauternes, with honeyed citrus, flowers, candied orange rind, and vanilla bean. But then the palate has its own story, with a lush, energetic, crisp, and spicy, fruit-laden profile with a racy, citrus endnote that really hangs with you. You can enjoy this on release and for up to a decade, and maybe longer after that. The wine is a blend of 57% Semillon and 43% Sauvignon Blanc. Drink from 2026-2035. 96 Pts
2023 Tour Saint Christophe Angela – Bordeaux – Blending roasted nuts with ripe pineapples, honeysuckle white peaches, herbs, and a hint of vanilla, the wine is forward, fruity, and ready to go. The wine blends Sauvignon Blanc with other allowable Bordeaux white wine grape varietals. Not much was made. In fact, the production was only 175 cases in total. You can enjoy this on release. Drink from 2026-2030. 91 Pts
2023 Tronquoy Blanc de Tronquoy – Bordeaux – Honeysuckle, pineapples, white peaches, spice, and roasted pears appear in the perfume. The showy palate delivers an elegant display of tropical fruits in a fresh, refined, mineral-driven style. This is going to be great on release, and will be at its best in its honeyed-fruity youth. The wine blends almost equal amounts of Semillon and Sauvignon Gris. Drink from 2026-2031. 92 Pts
2023 Valandraud Blanc de Valandraud – Bordeaux – Honeysuckle, pears, green apples, white peach, and lemon curd aromas pop in the perfume. Vibrant, sweet, and creamy, with layers of salt-tinted yellow fruits, ginger, and white peaches are well-displayed in the mid-palate and finish. The wine blends 53% Sauvignon Gris, 40% Sauvignon Blanc, 7% Semillon. Drink from 2026-2037. 95 Pts
Up next, normally we would publish our sweet Bordeaux from Sauternes and Barsac, but we are running a bit behind with our sweet wine guide as we are waiting for a few more wines to arrive. We are hoping to add those wine tasting notes, publishing them next week. Instead, we continue our look at 2023 Bordeaux as we jump banks and focus on Right Bank wines with 2023 Pomerol, Lalande Pomerol and in case you missed it, 2023 Haut Medoc, Listrac, Moulis, Medoc Wines
