2022 Cotes de Bordeaux wines are not always consistent. But, the best 2022 Bordeaux wines from the Cotes offer style, character, charm, and best of all, the majority of those wines sell at consumer friendly prices.
In 2022, the Satellite Appellations of St. Emilion, which are situated adjacent to Saint Emilion produced some outstanding wines. Not always consistent, the best wines are worth taking a look at.
Readers looking for delicious Merlot based wines with style, and character that will be tasty on release, which also sell for consumer friendly prices should be all over 2022 Bordeaux Superieur wines.
2023 is a good vintage with some great wines! Stylistically, the wines are a modern version of classic Bordeaux, lower in alcohol, vibrant, fresh, and elegant. They will drink well young, and age for decades. With almost 650 wines reviewed, there are some beautiful wines this year.
2023 Sweet Bordeaux wines are terrific! If you like the beautiful golden charms of Sauternes and Barsac as much as I do, (And I love them) there are several stunning wines. Fortunately, the crops are much more abundant than last year, so not only is the quantity high, but the wines are going to be easy to find. And, just because these are sweet wines, it doe not mean you need to drink the at end of the meal. We often enjoy sweet Bordeaux as an aperitif, or with spicy, or delicate, savory courses. If you haven’t tired them in that fashion, give it a try!
2023 Saint Emilion wines, as you might expect, run the gamut. But, do not let that dissuade you from tasting these wines, because several of the best wines are clear candidates for wine of the vintage! The ability to react quickly to the mildew pressure, manage high yields, and the drought, as well as maintain a cool touch during the fermentations were the key to produce absolutely gorgeous wines this year.
While all 2023 Saint Emilion wines were not created equal. Just a quick glance at the notes and scores in this article quickly let you know there are several treasures produced in this vintage. Wines with a healthy portion of Cabernet Franc did especially well in 2023.