2020 White Bordeaux is a bit of a mixed bag. The wines offer fabulous aromatics and creamy textures, but they are also on a fast, evolutionary track. With 75 wines tasted, here’s what you need to know.
At their best, 2022 Bordeaux white wines are aromatic, with notes of flowers, white peach, yellow and orange citrus with creamy textures, loads of ripe, sweet fruits and early-drinking charm.
At their best, 2021 Margaux wines deliver flowery aromatics, freshness, bright, red fruits, purity, and elegance. The wines are lower in alcohol than we have seen over the past decade. The blends are also dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon. Buyers should note that most 2021 Margaux wines will be delicious either on release, or with just a bit of aging.
Margaux 2023 could be the appellation of the vintage. With a bit less rain than the vineyards to the north, and slightly warmer temperatures, wines from the Margaux appellation are simply sublime! They offer the trademark floral aromatics with elegant, finesse-styled textures, and purity. There are some truly do not miss wines here in 2023!
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 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.
2024 Bordeaux was a difficult year with a myriad of challenges in St.. Estephe. But, the estates with the terroir, and abilities to be reactive in the vineyards produced some very nice, early drinking wines.