The 2024 Bordeaux Campaign Is Underway

I was in Bordeaux two weeks ago, tasting extensively to get a clear sense of the vintage—I’ll have some updated notes coming soon but here’s some initial thoughts

  1. This is a vintage you'll be able to enjoy on the younger side, much like 2004. The wines show accessibility, freshness, and charm, even in their youth.

  2. I tasted very few wines that were thin or green—a testament to the state-of-the-art winemaking, sheer talent, and hard work of our friends in Bordeaux. Even in a tricky growing season, quality prevailed.

  3. This is a vintage to focus on the top Châteaux. These estates had the resources to do whatever was necessary to produce wines they’re proud of, and it shows in the glass.

  4. Prices are way down. Cheval Blanc released yesterday at its lowest price since 2004, and Montrose is being offered at its lowest price in over 20 years. The Larcis price is a steal, Haut Bailly came down  32% , etc. etc. This represents a rare opportunity for savvy collectors.

Again, more notes and individual wine picks coming soon—stay tuned!

**update 05/15/25**

It's been a very busy week and prices continue to be very low. Two of the top wines of the vintage released yesterday and today-Carmes Haut Brion (they are just on a roll these days!) and Cos d'Estrournel. the Cos is quite an achievment. I loved it-it will drink well young and should age very, very well. Beautiful wine from them.  Also in the right bank Larcis and Pavie Macquin are absolute bargains. And to repeat above-don't sleep on Montrose. First growth quality once again!

Phil Bernstein

 

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2024 Chateau Alter Ego Palmer - Margaux (Bordeaux Future ETA 2027)

750ml | SKU 101248 | 30 Available
92-94 VM

The 2024 Alter Ego is a very sexy, polished wine. Silky contours wrap around a core of dark red-toned fruit. Floral and spice overtones lend brightness to a mid-weight, supple Alter Ego that will drink well right out of the gate. Pliant and inviting, with...

$64.00

2024 Chateau Angelus - St. Emilion (Bordeaux Future ETA 2027)

750ml | SKU 100998 | 27 Available
93-95 VM

The 2024 Angelus is very fine. It is the first vintage I have tasted that captures the newer approach at Angelus, one where the wines are not as extracted as in the past. Black cherry, plum, spice, new leather and menthol fill out the layers effortlessly....

$240.00

2024 Chateau Ausone - St. Emilion (Bordeaux Future ETA 2027)

750ml | SKU 101226 | 12 Available
94-97 JD

A classic blend of 65% Cabernet Franc and 35% Merlot resting in new barrels, the 2024 Château Ausone sports a vivid ruby hue to go with a gorgeous perfume of black raspberries, subtle cassis, graphite, sappy flowers, and lead pencil. It's gorgeous on the ...

$425.00

2024 Chateau Beau-Sejour Becot - St. Emilion Bordeaux (750ml) (Bordeaux Future ETA 2027)

750ml | SKU 101188 | 47 Available
95-97 VM

The 2024 Beau-Séjour Bécot is deep, vivid and wonderfully alive. Dynamic and explosive, with striking inner perfume, Beau-Séjour Bécot is hauntingly beautiful. Blue/purplish fruit, lavender, menthol, licorice and rose petal soar out of the glass. Silky, r...

$52.00

2024 Chateau Beychevelle - St. Julien (750ml) (Bordeaux Future ETA 2027)

750ml | SKU 101136 | 53 Available
95-97 VM

The 2024 Beychevelle might very well be the wine of the vintage in Saint-Julien. It is certainly among the very best I tasted on the Left Bank. Plush, inky and beautifully layered in the glass, the 2024 is so silky and inviting. Blue/purplish fruit, laven...

$75.00

2024 Chateau Branaire Ducru - St. Julien (Bordeaux Future ETA 2027)

750ml | SKU 100938 | 19 Available
90-92 WA

The 2024 Branaire-Ducru offers up a pretty and precise bouquet of cassis, violets and pencil shavings. Medium-bodied, supple and suave, with polished tannins and tangy acids, it's a fine-boned, delicate wine from Branaire that was harvested between 20 Sep...

$39.00

2024 Chateau Brane Cantenac - Margaux (Bordeaux Future ETA 2027)

750ml | SKU 101262 | 24 Available
94-96 JD

The Grand Vin is based on 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, and 1% Cabernet Franc that included 11.3% of press, saw malolactic fermentation in barrel, and will spend 18 months in 80% new barrels. Its deeper ruby/purple hue is followed by a beautifully p...

$49.99

2024 Chateau Calon Segur - St. Estephe (Bordeaux Future ETA 2027)

750ml | SKU 101212 | 36 Available
93-95 WA

The 2024 Calon-Ségur is a terrific effort. A blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon (picked late, between October 2 and October 9), 9% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, it unwinds in the glass with notes of plums, cassis and iris mingled with hints ...

$82.00

2024 Chateau Capbern St. Estephe (750ml) (Bordeaux Future ETA 2027)

750ml | SKU 101213 | 36 Available
90-92 VM

The 2024 Capbern is a very pretty, delicate Saint-Estèphe. Cabernet Sauvignon takes the leading role in this elegant, nuanced wine. Crushed flowers, spice, new leather, cedar, licorice and incense are all delineated in the glass. Vibrant floral notes reap...

$23.00

2024 Chateau Carmes Haut Brion - Pessac (750ml) (Bordeaux Future ETA 2027)

750ml | SKU 101152 | 32 Available
95-97 VM

Seamless and silky in the glass, with superb balance, the 2024 Les Carmes Haut-Brion is one of the wines of the vintage. All the elements are so well balanced, always a sign of a superior vintage at this address. Floral notes, spice, leather and mocha ru...

$95.00

2024 Chateau Carruades Lafite - Pauillac (Bordeaux FUTURE ETA 2027)

750ml | SKU 100972 | 24 Available
$165.00

2024 Chateau Cheval Blanc - St. Emilion (Bordeaux Future ETA 2027)

750ml | SKU 101055 | 17 Available
94-96 WA

A blend of 48% Cabernet Franc, 48% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2024 Château Cheval Blanc is one of the stars of the vintage. Unwinding in the glass with notes of minty berries and plums mingled with violets, cigar wrapper and rose petals, ...

$370.00

2024 Chateau Clos Fourtet - St. Emilion (750ml) (Bordeaux Future ETA 2027)

750ml | SKU 101120 | 41 Available
93-95 VM

The 2024 Clos Fourtet is a gorgeous, elegant wine. Medium in body, with terrific persistence and notable purity, Clos Fourtet impresses with its balance more than anything else. Dark blue fruits, lavender, spice, menthol, licorice and dried herbs open fir...

$70.00

2024 Chateau Cos d'Estournel - St. Estephe (750ml) (Bordeaux Future ETA 2027)

750ml | SKU 101165 | 37 Available
95-98 VM

The 2024 Cos d'Estournel could very well be one of the wines of the vintage. Bright and vibrant in the glass, with tons of energy, the 2024 impresses with its vertical structure, depth and overall balance. Blue/purplish fruit, spice, new leather, lavender...

$110.00

2024 Chateau Coutet - Sauternes HALF BOTTLE (Bordeaux Future ETA 2027) (375ml)

375ml | SKU 101134 | 36 Available
94-96 VM

The 2024 Coutet was picked over six tries although the final ones were not used with 134 g/L residual sugar this year. It has quite an intense bouquet with beautifully defined lemon thyme and light peach aromas. The palate is well balanced with a vivaciou...

$22.00

2024 Chateau Coutet - Sauternes (750ml) (Bordeaux Future ETA 2027)

750ml | SKU 101135 | 58 Available
94-96 VM

The 2024 Coutet was picked over six tries although the final ones were not used with 134 g/L residual sugar this year. It has quite an intense bouquet with beautifully defined lemon thyme and light peach aromas. The palate is well balanced with a vivaciou...

$43.00

2024 Chateau Domaine de Chevalier - Pessac MAGNUM (ETA 2027) (1.5L)

1.5L | SKU 101176 | 11 Available
92-94 JD

Based on 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot, the 2024 Domaine de Chevalier was brought up in 30% new oak and reveals ripe red and black fruits, loamy earth, tobacco, and graphite. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced on the palate, it ha...

$92.00

2024 Chateau Domaine de Chevalier - Pessac (750ml) (Bordeaux Future ETA 2027)

750ml | SKU 101154 | 32 Available
92-94 JD

Based on 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot, the 2024 Domaine de Chevalier was brought up in 30% new oak and reveals ripe red and black fruits, loamy earth, tobacco, and graphite. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced on the palate, it ha...

$46.00
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