Text by: Gleb King
5 wines from Bordeaux 2024’s freshly released vintage, that prove that every downside has its benefit. These highly rated chateaux are really fairly priced:
Château Coutet 2024
JA 97/100
The 2024 vintage in Sauternes and Barsac gave us wines with striking natural acidity and freshness. Château Coutet garnered a remarkable 97 points from Jane Anson. And look at the price!
Château Pavie Macquin 2024
JS 96/100
The Right Bank, particularly Saint-Émilion, performed better in the wet year, thanks to its limestone-rich soils that provide excellent natural drainage. This Pavie Macquin produce wines of depth and elegance.
Chateau Beau-Sejour Becot 2024
D 96/100
Another Right Bank star. Château Beau-Séjour Bécot 2024 impressed critics with its elegance, energy, and seamless integration of fruit and structure. one of the standout wines of the appelation.
Château Domaine De Chevalier Blanc 2024
JS 96/100
This is a standout in the vintage, benefiting from the gravelly, well-drained soils of Pessac-Léognan. Vibrant citrus and mineral-driven profiles with tension and length.
Château Calon Segur 2024
JS 96/100
Calon Ségur defied the challenges of the vintage with a wine of striking depth, energy, and poise. Critics praised its precision and purity, with James Suckling noting its “impressive tension and finesse”.
