2024 Clos de Bouard, Montagne Saint-Emilion

Vivid raspberry and cherry fruits, austere through mid palate but with good saline lift and juice on the finish. Coralie de Bouard owner of this consistently impressive estate.

89 points janeanson.com

2024 Bordeaux En Primeur – Freshness, Precision, and Terroir

The 2024 Bordeaux vintage is shaping up as one of balance, transparency, and classical appeal. After a growing season defined by early warmth, tempered summer conditions, and a cool, even ripening period, the wines show vibrant fruit purity, fine tannins, and exceptional freshness. Alcohol levels are moderate, acidities are bright, and terroir character shines clearly across both the Left and Right Banks.

This is a vintage that favours finesse over force, with outstanding wines emerging not only from the top names, but also from rising stars and value-driven châteaux. It is an ideal year for collectors seeking wines with structure and elegance, as well as for drinkers looking for earlier approachability without sacrificing complexity.

Left Bank highlights: In Pauillac, early tastings point to structured yet refined Cabernet with cassis, graphite, and precise tannins. Château Lafite Rothschild and Mouton Rothschild are expected to be among the top releases.
Margaux and Saint-Julien show incredible perfume and balance, with Château Margaux, Brane-Cantenac, and Léoville Poyferré producing elegant, medium bodied wines with exceptional clarity.

Right Bank highlights: In Pomerol and Saint-Émilion, Merlot was particularly successful, with plush textures, red and blue fruit, and vibrant acidity. Look out for Château Figeac, Canon, Troplong Mondot, and Vieux Château Certan, all showing energy and finesse.

Dry whites and Sauternes: The dry whites from Graves and Pessac-Léognan are crisp, textural, and mineral driven, while Sauternes saw excellent botrytis, delivering rich, lifted sweet wines with fantastic balance.