Fine Wine Library

Explore the top releases from the Bordeaux 2024 En Primeur campaign, offered straight from the chateaux. You'll find opening prices, early critic reviews, and insights from our own tastings during our visit to the region in spring 2025. Whether you're building a cellar, making a long-term investment, or simply enjoying exceptional claret, this is where you'll find everything you need to navigate the 2024 vintage with confidence.

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Bordeaux 2024: Vintage Report - Everything you need to know

Read our full vintage report

We’re back from a productive week of tasting over 200 wines in the cellars of Bordeaux. Our takeaway from Bordeaux 2024? There are some excellent reds across all appellations, but it’s a vintage of contrasts. Quality isn’t tied to Left or Right Bank this year—it’s all about terroir, vine age, and how rigorously producers could sort and select their fruit. That last point, of course, often comes down to resources.

Stylistically, the wines feel like they’ve landed exactly where today’s drinkers want them. They show vibrant colour, pure and expressive fruit without any heaviness, silky tannins, and impressive freshness. Alcohol levels are refreshingly modest—under 13% on the Left Bank and only just over on the Right.

Not everything we tasted hit the mark. There were quite a few wines that felt off-balance. Merlot was the hardest hit by mildew, and some producers had to adjust their blends—reducing Merlot and increasing Cabernet Sauvignon. In some cases, the results just didn’t feel right. The wines lacked their usual harmony and came across as a bit awkward.

2024 really has some exceptional wine, and it’s even more important than ever to take the recommendations. We’ll be able to give you advice on both the quality and pricing as the campaign unfolds.

Top-Scoring Wines (Updated as Releases Come In)

Pontet-Canet 2024 - 94 Points - Jane Anson

"One of the successes of the vintage"

Doisy-Daëne Sauternes 2024 - 96 Points

"a clear sign that there are bright spots in the 2024 vintage - and many of them belong to the dry and sweet whites of the region."

Check back regularly—this list will grow as more scores are published.

Why Buy Bordeaux 2024 En Primeur?

Buying Bordeaux En Primeur gives you the chance to reserve wines while they’re still in barrel—often at a price that won’t be seen again. It’s a way to get ahead of the game, with early access to limited releases and the added benefit of direct provenance from the chateau. There’s also the flexibility to choose the formats you want. For many, it’s the most engaging and rewarding time in the fine wine calendar. [Read more about En Primeur here]

How to Buy / Delivery & Storage

Wines are offered In Bond, with delivery expected in 2027. You’ll have the option to store with us or ship once the wines land. Payment is due at the time of order, with no hidden fees or surcharges. Where chateaux allow, we can offer large formats, small formats or unique pack sizes like 3x75cl —perfect for building a varied and tailored cellar. For a full explanation on how we work, see [In Bond pricing & How to order]