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91-93
Robert Parker
95-96
James Suckling
CHAPELLE D'AUSONE, 2023
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95-97
Robert Parker
98-99
James Suckling
CHATEAU AUSONE, 2023
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Robert Parker
94-95
James Suckling
CHATEAU BEYCHEVELLE, 2023
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95-97
Robert Parker
98-99
James Suckling
CHATEAU HAUT BRION, 2023
2023, a Winemaker's Vintage
The 2023 vintage in Bordeaux for both red and white wines is generally considered good. The weather conditions of this vintage combine characteristics of vintages described as "sunny" and also "classic." The end of the season was sunny and dry, allowing the grapes to reach ideal ripeness. The resulting wines are balanced and elegant.
Bordeaux Red
In 2023, managing downy mildew was challenging for winemakers. The relentless and repeated attacks of mildew required constant attention from June onwards. The warmer and drier than usual weather in August, accompanied by two beneficial rains in September, resulted in a good quality 2023 vintage, overall favoring Cabernets (Franc and Sauvignon).
En Primeur Wines from the Pauillac Appellation
Château Lafite Rothschild 2023
The 2023 vintage was entirely conventional at Château Lafite Rothschild. The wine produced is precise, subtle, harmonious, and understated—a quiet strength.
An elegant, precise, and classic wine, a pure expression of the Pauillac terroir.
Dense and structured, the 2023 vintage presents very fine tannins resulting from gentle extraction. A wine style reflecting the château's identity.
Château Mouton Rothschild 2023
The summer at the estate was hot. The harvest weather was complex to manage with many changes, but the quality is present. Rated 98-99 by James Suckling, Mouton Rothschild's wine is powerful, concentrated, and structured.
Rated 96-98 by Parker, the 2023 vintage is aged 50% in new barrels and presents a complex aromatic profile of blackberry, blackcurrant, violet, and menthol. The tannins are refined, and the finish is long.
En Primeur Wines from the Pomerol Appellation
The 2023 vintage is complex, experiencing storms and heatwaves. Organic viticulture was tested. The wines have tension, a beautiful structure brought by the Cabernet with a good expression of the Merlot. It's a vibrant wine.
The quality and complexity of Château Nénin's wines continue to increase year after year, as noted by Bettane & Desseauve. Its exposure and the presence of a mosaic of terroirs (gravel, clay, sand, quartz, iron) facilitate this ascent towards Pomerol's elite.
En Primeur Wines from the Saint-Emilion Appellation
A vintage full of contrasts. The climate was quite moderate. The 54 plots were vinified separately and blended to obtain a wine with a strong identity, rated 98-99 by James Suckling. The nose is floral with red fruits, eucalyptus, licorice, and mint. The wine is supple on the attack, then dense with good volume mid-palate; the finish extends over several seconds.
2023 is a special vintage for Figeac, marking the 130th vintage of the Manoncourt family. The summer was hot, and the harvest took place in two stages. The wine has an intense and fruity bouquet (blackcurrant, strawberry) with saline minerality. The wine is fresh, balanced, punctuated by the Merlot's gourmand notes and the finesse of the Cabernets.
For the 2023 vintage at Pavie, vinification takes place in wooden vats, and malolactic fermentation in barrels. 72% new barrels are used to produce a great wine in the property's classic style. A powerful, concentrated wine with exceptional balance.
The 2023 vintage is rated 97-98 by James Suckling, a high-definition wine, all finesse and brilliance. The tannins are airy, and the wood very well integrated.
En Primeur Wines from the Saint-Estèphe Appellation
The terroir moderated the excesses of the 2023 vintage; Cos d'Estournel expresses harmony and depth, the tannins are velvety, and the finish very refined. A wine of great emotion.
En Primeur Wines from the Saint-Julien Appellation
The quality of the vintage was preserved. The nose alternates between woody nuances and black fruits. On the palate, the wine is fresh, fruity with firm tannins. It's a racy elegance, worthy of a great Beychevelle.
Château Léoville Las Cases 2023
Rated 97-98 by James Suckling, the 2023 vintage of Léoville Las Cases is aged in 80% new barrels. The Cabernets shone and express aromas of graphite, redcurrant, and walnut. It's a concentrated wine of great finesse with powerful tannins.
Bordeaux White
The dry and warm weather from mid-August to September 10 provided a favorable context for the grapes to reach maturity and created favorable conditions for the harvest. The grapes were harvested at full maturity and in perfect health, ensuring a quality vintage.
En Primeur Wines from the Graves Appellation
In 2023, the château produced a great wine, powerful and elegant. The winter was rainy, and the high mildew pressure was controlled. It was a technical vintage that required great care and attention in the vineyard. Yields were of good quality. The wine presents an intense and complex nose of fruits (peach, citrus) and flowers (jasmine). The palate is dense, full-bodied with a very long finish.
Château La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc 2023
A classic expression of a challenging vintage. The color is bright, a beautiful yellow, and the nose presents delicate aromas of fruits (white peach, lemon) and flowers. The wine is lively, ample, and full-bodied, with a long juicy finish.
Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc 2023
Described as a "vintage of the future and of memory," the wine is vinified in 50% new barrels with aging on lees. The nose is highly aromatic—yellow fruits, citrus, spices, and flowers. Fresh and creamy, the mouth is rich. The finish is elegant, mineral, and savory.
Château Pape Clément Blanc 2023
Manual harvest was selective and long, from August 23 to October 3. The freshness of the grapes was preserved to create singular and expressive wines. On the palate, the Sémillon reveals a velvety texture.
En Primeur Wines from the Saint-Emilion Appellation
The 2023 vintage is a blend of Sauvignon Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, and Sémillon. A rich wine on the palate that expresses notes of citrus and exotic fruits.
En Primeur Wines from the Saint-Estèphe Appellation
In 2023, Cos d'Estournel is a wine of very fine harmony with a complex nose of fruits (peach, passion fruit) and spices (white pepper). Juicy and lively on the palate, the wine balances the freshness of Sauvignon with the texture of Sémillon.
What are En Primeur Wines 2023?
The en primeur campaign is an annual event held in Bordeaux at the end of April. During en primeur week, producers sell their new wines before bottling and market release, allowing them to finance the next year's production. Wines are tasted as soon as they come out of fermentation tanks and are still very young. Buyers can assess their long-term aging potential and secure allocations. Buyers reserve and pay a deposit to secure their purchase, providing producers with cash flow for aging and reducing the risk of stock immobilization.
Why Buy En Primeur Wines 2023?
Bordeaux wines are renowned as some of the best in the world, and by purchasing "en primeur," enthusiasts and collectors have the opportunity to reserve these rare and exclusive wines before prices rise and availability declines.
How to Buy En Primeur Wines?
En primeur sales are accessible to individuals through online platforms. Maison Wineted offers a selection of rare and iconic Bordeaux Grands Crus. We provide access to prestigious wines, often otherwise inaccessible.
When Can They Be Tasted?
Several years may pass between ordering and tasting the purchased wines. Bottle delivery can take at least two years, and to be enjoyed, the wine should rest in a cellar for a minimum of 3 to 10 years.
