2024 Ch Belgrave, Haut-Médoc

DUE OCT/NOV 2027

The 2024 Belgrave offers up aromas of oak, smoke, moka and spices followed by a moderately weighted, tannic and firm palate framed by brittle, compact tannins, concluding with a short, spicy finish.

86-88 ponts robertparker.com

Austere, but well built, layers that build slowly but surely, plenty of white and black pepper spice, leafy but fragrant, this is enjoyable, classic and balanced, a little old school but full of pleasure. Harvest 23 September to 7 October. 28% new oak

92 points janeanson.com

Good depth here, showing tapenade, some very fresh dark currants, paprika and minty black cherries. Medium- to full-bodied with structured, granular tannins and a powerful but juicy finish. 64% cabernet sauvignon and 36% merlot.

92-93 points jamessuckling.com

82-84 points thewineindependent.com

2024 Bordeaux En Primeur – A Classic Vintage for the Patient Collector

The 2024 Bordeaux en primeur campaign marks a return to classicism. After a string of warmer, more opulent vintages, 2024 delivers wines with freshness, structure and restrained elegance. This is a vintage defined by timing and terroir — those who picked at the right moment and worked carefully in the vineyard have crafted wines of beautiful balance and ageability.

Expect Cabernet-led wines on the Left Bank with tension, clarity and fine tannins, especially from the best gravel soils of Pauillac, Saint-Julien and Saint-Estèphe. The Right Bank is more varied, but top estates on limestone-rich sites in Saint-Émilion and select plots in Pomerol have produced refined, aromatic Merlot and structured blends with excellent poise.

This is not a blockbuster year, but rather one for collectors who value precision over power. Alcohols are moderate, acidities are vibrant, and the best wines will reward careful cellaring. Dry whites from Pessac-Léognan and Graves are among the strongest in recent memory, while Sauternes offers small but high-quality releases.

With competitive pricing expected and strong quality from many classified growths and value châteaux alike, the 2024 Bordeaux vintage presents an exciting opportunity for both seasoned buyers and first-time en primeur investors.