2023 Lalande de Pomerol lacks consistency, But the best wines, produced by estates with the willingness and ability to select in the vineyards, along with having water-retentive clay soils were able to produce some very good wines. These are the best wines 2023 Lalande de Pomerol wines we tasted.

2023 Pomerol, especially those on the plateau produce extraordinary wines featuring everything that’s great about Pomerol. The wines are opulent, sensuous, pure, refined, silky and vibrant. At their best, they compete with many of the more exalted vintages. Of course, all 2023 are not created equal. But the top wines of the vintage should be tasted, and cellared as they are compelling.

2023 Medoc wines are the result of a difficult and challenging growing season. Vineyards had to deal with mildew pressure, too much water, and not enough sun. Yet, if you know where to look, there are wines worth checking out for fans of Cabernet Sauvignon based wines in Bordeaux without big names, that often sell for a song.

While 2023 is not the same for everyone in the Haut Medoc, there are some fabulous value wines for buyers seeking Left Bank Bordeaux without a big price tag attached. We have tips on the best wines in this guide.

2023 St. Julien offers everything you should like in the appellation. Lower in alcohol than in previous vintages, with freshness, elegance, complexity, and charm, there is a beautiful character this year that make these wines stand out in a crowd. Plus, even the top wines are going to drink well with minimal aging this year.

2023 Pauillac wines are exciting! They deliver the best definition of a modern classic with lower alcohol, more freshness, refinement, and energy, along with refined, stately-textures. These are concentrated, tannic, age-worth wines that Pauillac fans should have in their cellars. As good as these wines are, my guess is most will score at the top of the range and a few could even earn higher scores after aging, when bottled.

At the top, there are sublime wines from the Saint Estephe appellation. They offer everything you could ask for, character, complexity, power, elegance, and the ability to age, and evolve for decades with ease.