At the top, there are sublime wines from the Saint Estephe appellation. They offer everything you could ask for, character, complexity, power, elegance, and the ability to age, and evolve for decades with ease.
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 Pessac Leognan has a lot to fans of the appellation. The reds have concentration, character, lift, and energetic, silky textures. The white wines offer freshness, energy, sweetness, and purity. Lower in alcohol than in previous years, there are several wines worth seeking out this year.
White Bordeaux wine needs cooler vintages than the red wines to preserve their freshness and vivacious, sweet fruits. That is what makes 2023 Bordeaux Blanc interesting, as the wines offer those unique characteristics. Plus, more producers are experimenting with non-traditional Bordeaux grapes, making some fun, and tasty new white wine blends!
2021 Pauillac focuses on purity, lift, and its energetic finish. Most of the wines are relatively forward, so wine lovers will not need to wait for decades to appreciate the wines, as many will drink just great with just a few years of aging. At their best, they will deliver classic Pauillac character for 2 decades or longer.
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.
2021 Saint Julien is one of the most consistent appellations of the vintage. At their best, the wines are perfect for lovers of classically-styled Bordeaux, focusing on refinement, complex aromatics, red fruits, freshness, and with lower levels of alcohol for elegant, early-drinking charm.
