The old saying is true. Difficult vintages for red Bordeaux are often superb for white Bordeaux, and that is exactly what took place in 2024. The whites are fresh, vibrant, pure, exciting, and deserve your attention.

2024 Bordeaux might have been difficult for many red wines, but it turned out to be quite a good vintage for sweet white Bordeaux, as well as all the superb dry white Bordeaux wines from producers in Sauternes.

With 2024 St. Emilion, the vineyards with the terroir, and owners willing to make severe selections, and react promptly to mildew pressure during the growing season, made some very nice, charming wines worth taking a look at.

While not always consistent, at their best, some of the top wines of the 2024 vintage were produced in St. Emilion. Early drinking, charming, soft, and sensual, there are wines well worth checking out this year.

2024 Pomerol might be mixed. But, you also find some the best wines of the vintage with true Pomerol characteristics, albeit in a modern, classic style. If they turn out to be well-priced, they could merit your attention.

Quite often, some of the best values in Bordeaux are found in Bordeaux Superieur, and generic AOC Bordeaux wines. With 2024 Bordeaux, these appellations had a difficult time, yet, once you separate the wheat from the chaff, there are a few gems worth seeking out.

Some of the best value wines from Bordeaux often come from the Cotes de Bordeaux, Fronsac, and the satellite appellation of St. Emilion. With 2024 Bordeaux, the best values can be difficult to find, unless you know where to look, and we found the best values for you.