This 2024 vintage is a perfect reflection of the work carried out by the various winegrowers and completely meets the expectations of today’s consumers seeking accessible wines. Indeed, some wines from this vintage are fit for ageing or drinking in their youth. It’s a vintage that will make the Bordeaux bashers think again! So which En Primeur wines should you try as soon as they are released?| Le blog iDealwine
If you’ve read our insights into the 2024 Bordeaux En Primeur releases, you’ve got the picture: winemakers didn’t hold back this year! Despite a rollercoaster of weather challenges, they stayed the course with determination, and it shows in the wines. The result? In Sauternes and Barsac, the whites are expressive, packed with freshness, and beautifully balanced. As for the red wines, strict grape selection combined with modern winemaking techniques led to lower yields but to excellent w...| Le blog iDealwine
Next up on the iDealwine team’s tour of Bordeaux’s 2024 En Primeur tastings, a special focus on the Sauternes and Barsac appellations. Are you ready? Let’s go!| Le blog iDealwine
Once again this year, our tasters headed to the heart of Bordeaux’s Right Bank to sample the En Primeur delights. From the defining characteristics of the vintage to our first impressions and firm favourites, we tell you everything you need to know about the wines that truly stand out this year.| 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