From 13 May, the 2023 en primeur will enter the "Blossom" phase, with the launch of many of Bordeaux's top wineries on the Left Bank and the Right Bank concentrated in the next two weeks. Recently, the most anticipated is none other than Cheval Blanc, whose genuine wine debuted with a potential perfect score from the Parker team, living up to expectations. In addition, a number of Left Bank Cru Cru have also been launched, continuing to interpret the charm of the terroir with a steady performance.
Château Cheval Blanc (Image: Gerard Uferas)
Cheval Blanc 2023 red wine
2023 Château Cheval Blanc, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France
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Team Parker 98-100 points
The 2023 Château Blanc Red is one of the most profound wines of the vintage, standing out for its strong personality and perfect blend at such a young age. Aromas of mulberry, cloves, dark fruits, iris root and violet waft from the glass, with a medium to full bodied body, a supple and silky palate with fresh and lively fruitiness, sweet tannins and structure, and a long, fragrant finish.
James Sarklin 98-99 points
The 2023 Château Blanc Red Wine, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, crushed stone, graphite and pencil lead, is characteristic of the Cabernet Sauvignon variety, full of body and vitality, with firm, chewy and delicate tannins, reminiscent of the legendary 1983 vintage. Pierre-Olivier Clouet, winemaker at Château Cheval, said the wine was the benchmark for Château Cheval.
2023 Cheval Cheval Blanc (Petit Chewl) red wine
2023 Le Petit Cheval, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France
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James Zackling 94-95 points
The 2023 Château Cheval Blanc (Petit Chelan) red wine is made from the same proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and the finished wine is full of aromas of black cherry and chocolate, full-bodied, fruity, well-structured, powerful and crisp on the palate, full of freshness and tension on the finish.
Anthony Galloni 92-94 points
The 2023 Cheval Cheval Blanc (Petit Chelan) Red Wine is an expressive wine with aromas of crushed red berries, cinnamon, star anise, pomegranate and blood orange, with an exotic finish.
2023 Château de Barton Red Wine
2023 Chateau Leoville Barton, Saint-Julien, France
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Team Parker 94-96 points
The 2023 Château de Barton is a charming, classic, developing wine with aromas of blackcurrant and blackberry in the glass, accompanied by notes of pencil shavings, licorice and violet. Medium to full-bodied, juicy, layered, concentrated, fine tannins, vibrant acidity, long and penetrating finish. Thanks to the Barton family's renovation of the winery and experimentation with more understated oak barrels, this wine is reminiscent of the estate's outstanding 2016 vintage.
James Sarklin 96-97 points
The 2023 Château de Barton Red is an impeccable and just right wine with cashmere-like supple, light and delicate tannins, medium to full-bodied, rich texture and high bouquets.
2023 Château de Rouss-Go
2023 Chateau Rauzan-Gassies, Margaux, France
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James Sarklin 93-94 points
The 2023 Château de Roussage is silky and creamy, with firm tannins and dark berries, spices and gravel on the palate, with a medium-bodied, compact structure, condensed flavour and a satin-smooth finish.
Jeff River, "Cellar Intelligence" 91-93 points
The 2023 Château de Roussage is a fresh and crisp wine with floral aromas, fruity ripeness, supple tannins, a medium-bodied wine with hints of blackcurrant, chocolate, espresso and liquorice.
2023 Château Longau-Barton Red Wine
2023 Chateau Langoa Barton, Saint-Julien, France
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Team Parker 93-95 points
Thanks to the new winemaking facility, Château Longau-Barton has been able to control the winemaking process with greater precision and a more gentle treatment of the fruit, allowing the wines to maintain the richness and delicacy that have always been present at the winery. The 2023 Château Longaubarton Red Wine, with its aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant and plum, complemented by pencil shavings and dried rose petals, is a medium-to-full-bodied wine with fruity flavours, bright acidity and well-structured tannins, making it a smart choice for en primeur consumers.
James Zackling 94-95 points
The 2023 Château Longaubarton Red Wine has a deep aroma of blackberry and blackcurrant, intertwined with hints of cedar and tobacco, with a lively acidity, a solid tannin structure, and a delicate and juicy texture.
2023 Château Kirin Red Wine
2023 Chateau Kirwan, Margaux, France
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James Sarklin 93-94 points
The 2023 Château de Kirin Red wine shows aromas of ripe dark berries with hints of liquorice and orange peel, a delicate texture, a solid structure, a medium body and a smooth and dense finish.
Anthony Galloni 92-94 points
The 2023 Château de Kirin is a dense, transparent and well-balanced wine, with notes of black cherry, plum, licorice, mint, spices and lavender, mellow and full-bodied, clean and delicate.
The performance of the white horse, which received a potential perfect score from the Parker team, was really amazing, and a number of second- and third-level farms such as Barton, Luciengo, Longco Barton, and Kirin also maintained their consistent quality as always. There will be more blockbuster en primeur wines in the future, welcome to pay attention to the Wine World Mall to choose your favorite wine.