It is often the case with white Bordeaux that when the vintage is difficult for the red wines, white wines often excel, which is exactly what happened with 2021. The best whites exude purity, freshness, lift, and vibrancy. The fruits are aromatic, sweet, ripe, and sizzling with the racy acidities that are unique to Bordeaux. And, only 2 wines earned perfect scores this year, and both are white wines!
2023 Saint Emilion Satellite Appellation wines can offer wine tasting experiences at the same level as their famous next door appellation, St. Emilion. The terroirs are similar, if not the same. In fact several of the best vineyards located on steep limestone plateau’s can produce outstanding wines, which sell for a very fair price for wines at that level of style and quality..
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.
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.
2023 Saint Emilion has a lot to offer. Of course, all wines were not created, but the best wines offer a beautiful expression of ripe fruits with purity, and elegance, vibrancy, length, and complexity, plus you can start enjoying them on the young side if you wish!
2023 Bordeaux offers a plethora of wine values if you know where to look. With 2023, many of the best values are found in various Right Bank appellations. While there are numerous appellations and wines to taste, and consider, we did the work for you.
Back in the late 1980’s, Michel Rolland began encouraging winemakers to pursue lengthier macerations at warmer temperatures.