The 2023 Bordeaux en primeur wines are being released one after another, and Château Admiralty, a veteran star of the Saint-Emilion appellation, has once again conquered everyone with excellence. In addition, Château Marati continues its success with its red and white wines, which interpret the essence of the Graves terroir with its elegance and balance. On the Left Bank, the 1855 Cru Cru such as La Font Rochet, Patrick and Obatli also continued their impressive performance in previous years, offering a range of excellent quality and cost-effective wines.
Admiralty Winery (Image: www.angelus.com)
2023 Chorgie Admiralty Red Wine
2023 Château Angelus, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France
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Team Parker 95-96 points
The 2023 Château Admiralty Red Wine is a blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, with enticing fruity aromas of black berries and plums, mint, potpourri, rose petals, smoky and orange peel, medium to full-bodied, supple and mellow on the palate, velvety on the palate, pure and soft fruit, fine as powdery tannins, and a long and fragrant finish, which brings out the characteristics of the vintage and terroir.
James Sarklin 97-98 points
The fruitiness and translucency are fascinating, with a pure, fresh fruity bouquet of exceptional depth and beauty, a full-bodied wine with wonderful tannins that give tension and structure, a powerful yet subtle lightness and an evocative taste.
Jeff River, "Cellar Intelligence" 96-98 points
Aromas of flowers, mint, tobacco, liquorice and black cherries complement the purity of flavours with fresh, lively palates, depth and intensity, yet a lightness and a soft, long and vibrant finish, with subtle notes of red berries, espresso, chalk, crushed stone, cherry, plum and cocoa.
2023 Chorge-Admiralty sub-brand (Petit Admiralty) red wine
2023 Carillon d'Angelus, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France
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Team Parker 91-93 points
The 2023 Château Petit Admiralty Red Wine has tantalising fruity aromas of cherry, raspberry and blackberry with hints of exotic spices, smoke and violet, with a medium to full bodied wine, smooth palate and full of flesh, rich layers and a long, mouth-watering finish.
James Zackling 94-95 points
This wine is both deep and beautiful, with crisp fruitiness mixed with hints of chalk and green coffee beans, a medium body, fine tannins, and a pure and bright mouthfeel. A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Jeff River, "Cellar Intelligence" 92-94 points
Aromas of flowers, licorice, cherries, plums, black raspberries, vanilla and a hint of spice are soft and smooth on the palate, revealing clearly recognizable flavours of red drupe, chalk and spices, with hints of fresh mint on the finish.
2023 Marati Winery Red Wine
2023 Château Malartic-Lagravière, Pessac-Léognan , France
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Team Parker 91-93 points
The 2023 Château Marati Red Wine is a blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 4% Vertoux and 1% Cabernet Franc, and the result is a wine full of aromas of wild dark berries, violets, mulberries, spices and liquorice, with a hint of delicate oak, a medium to full body, elegant and supple palate, bright acidity, refined style and relatively weak structure, which is another classic of Marati Winery.
James Sarklin 95-96 points
On the palate it is wonderfully smooth, with hints of blackberry, blueberry, ink and a hint of hazelnut, with a medium body, perfect tannins and fruitiness, and a rich and delicate finish.
Anthony Galloni 92-94 points
The 2023 Marati Red may not be as exuberant as many of the vintage's, but all the elements are well balanced and an elegant, wonderful wine. The floral top notes give a subtle, delicate impression. The richness of the flavours, the intriguing aromas and the classicist style are complemented by an intriguing taste.
2023 Marati Winery White Wine
2023 Château Malartic-Lagraviere Blanc, Pessac-Léognan Castle, France
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Team Parker 90-92 points
The 2023 Château Marati White is a blend of 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Semillon, with 50% maturation in new oak barrels. Lemon and citrus aromas with lime leaves, pears and vanilla, the wine is medium to full-bodied, with a wonderful texture, layering, bright acidity and an elegant, long, mouth-watering finish.
James Sarklin 95-96 points
It is a beautifully structured and complex white wine, with pure, crisp citrus flavours mixed with hints of minerals, oyster shells and gravel, medium to full-bodied, lively acidity that adds tension and vibrancy, fine tannins and a persistent finish.
Anthony Galloni 92-94 points
The 2023 Marati Château White wines are full of orchard and citrus fruit aromas, with bright acidity that brings the elements together and a hint of French oak lingering on the finish. I particularly appreciate the potential aroma and balance of this wine. This is one of the best dry white wines of the vintage.
2023 La Font Rochet red wine
2023 Château Lafon-Rochet, Saint-Estèphe, France
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Team Parker 91-93 points
The 2023 Château La Font Rochet Red Wine is rich in layers and complex structure, with hints of blackberry, blackcurrant, nemaline and smoky, medium to full-bodied, full-bodied and full-bodied, with a soft mint finish that reveals the mellow and honest side of this wine.
James Sarklin 93-94 points
The 2023 La Font Rochet red wine is a true interpretation of the Saint-Estèphes style – with aromas of blackcurrant, pencil lead, graphite and crushed stone, a medium-bodied wine, a straightforward personality, a complete structure and an exceptional finish.
2023 Patrick Poetry Winery Red Wine
2023 Château Pedesclaux, Pauillac, France
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Team Parker 90-93 points
This is the second vintage for the winery to be certified organic. Aromas of blackcurrant and blackberry with hints of mint and liquorice are intertwined with notes of medium to full-bodied, full-bodied and layered on the palate, with sweet tannins and juicy acidity.
James Sarklin 95-96 points
This wine has a delicate powdery texture with aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant and some orange peel. Full-bodied, layered, precise and focused, velvety and smooth.
2023 Obatley Winery Red Wine
2023 Chateau Haut-Batailley, Pauillac, France
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Team Parker 91-93 points
Stylistically, it increasingly resembles its stable partner, Château Lenzberg (both of which belong to the Cazes family). Aromas of black berries, plums, pencil shavings and creamy new oak are medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, with a rich extract, young and chewy tannins and a long, vibrant finish.
James Zackling 94-95 points
This wine is well-structured and focused, with fine tannins, powdery and silky smoothness. The wine is medium to full-bodied, with solid lines of tannins running through the wine. Aromas of blackberries, gooseberries and a hint of gravel.
It is worth mentioning that, in addition to the regular 750ml standard bottles, Wine World offers wine lovers a choice of 1.5 liters, 3 liters and 6 liters in large bottles, which are more collectible. More Bordeaux 2023 en primeurs at Wine World Mall.