You probably hear about the en primeur each year in the spring. And no doubt you know a little bit about what this expression means. To find out everything you need to know on the subject, read on!| Le blog iDealwine
If you follow wine news, then you’ll likely know this year’s En Primeur campaign started at the end of April. The 2023 vintage is generally of quality, but prices have decreased in comparison to last year. For those of you who are not as familiar with the ins and outs of the En Primeur system, we have another blog article that explains this Bordeaux sales tradition.| Le blog iDealwine
Continuing our journey through Bordeaux’s vineyards for the 2024 En Primeur campaign, we turn our attention to Médoc. We’ll take you through weather conditions, the characteristics of these wines, and reveal the standout bottles that caught our attention!| Le blog iDealwine
As in previous years, iDealwine has rolled out a full-scale operation to provide you with its expert opinion on the 2024 En Primeur wines. Following a series of tastings held at different estates prior to 14th April, our team spent the entire campaign week (14th to 18th April) tasting as many Bordeaux grands crus as possible. One of the first appellations we sampled was Pessac-Léognan. The red wines offer delightful surprises, with many showcasing youthful fruitiness and approachability. Qu...| Le blog iDealwine
So how can we summarise the 2024 vintage? Once again, it was a challenging year for winemakers (frost, damp and rain, mildew…), especially at key moments in the vine’s cycle. 2024 can be described as a winegrower’s vintage, where quality variations reflect the decisions made by the estates and châteaux, their observations, choice of harvest dates, grape selection… The outcome? Dry and sweet whites of very high standard, a true success; reds unlike the fine Bordeaux wines of the most ...| Le blog iDealwine