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.
2022 was a challenging, hot, dry, drought and hail struck vintage. Yet, with all that to contend with, some very nice wines were produced.
At their best, 2023 Margaux wines are exactly what the appellation does best. The wines provide text-book Margaux character with strong, floral aromatics, refined, elegant textures, along with purity, lift, and energy. The vintage is not homogenous, but we let you know about all the best wines.
2023 Pessac Leognan and Graves produced slightly better white Bordeaux than red wines. That happens more often than you think. That being said, there are also several truly outstanding red wines with finesse, character and charm that deserve to be tasted.
There are several, stellar 2023 Pomerol wines with soft, elegant, lush textures paired with all the chocolate, truffles and ripe berries you need. The fruits are often bright, and fresh, with a gentle, refined charm that will provide pleasure on release, as well as age for decades.