2022 Lalande de Pomerol wines at their best compete with much more expensive wines from their illustrious neighboring appellation Pomerol. They are opulent, rich, plummy and floral, and most can be enjoyed with pleasure in their youth.
2022 Fronsac wines are delicious. From vineyards located close to St.. Emilion, with similar, limestone slopes, plateaus, and terroirs, these are opulently styled wines that fans of the appellation, and Right Bank wines in general should take a look at, and consider.
2022 Cotes de Bordeaux wines are not always consistent. But, the best 2022 Bordeaux wines from the Cotes offer style, character, charm, and best of all, the majority of those wines sell at consumer friendly prices.
In 2022, the Satellite Appellations of St. Emilion, which are situated adjacent to Saint Emilion produced some outstanding wines. Not always consistent, the best wines are worth taking a look at.
Readers looking for delicious Merlot based wines with style, and character that will be tasty on release, which also sell for consumer friendly prices should be all over 2022 Bordeaux Superieur wines.
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.
2023 Sweet Bordeaux wines are terrific! If you like the beautiful golden charms of Sauternes and Barsac as much as I do, (And I love them) there are several stunning wines. Fortunately, the crops are much more abundant than last year, so not only is the quantity high, but the wines are going to be easy to find. And, just because these are sweet wines, it doe not mean you need to drink the at end of the meal. We often enjoy sweet Bordeaux as an aperitif, or with spicy, or delicate, savory courses. If you haven’t tired them in that fashion, give it a try!
