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Rauzan-Ségla and the Vignobles Comtes von Neipperg Collection – 2024 En Primeur

Friday, the 16th May, sees the release of a remarkable Rauzan-Ségla and the fascinating Vignobles Comtes von Neipperg portfolio of wines Steam Power, next to the railway tracks, at Canon-La Gaffelière 2024 Château La Mondotte, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé B 80 Merlot, 20 Cabernet Franc: 30% new oak: 13% alc: 40 hl/ha: Harvested between…
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2024 Château Cos d’Estournel & Portfolio – En Primeur

Tomorrow's pick of the Bordeaux En Primeur Releases 2024 Château Cos d’Estournel (2ème Cru Saint-Estèphe) 60 Cabernet Sauvignon, 38 Merlot, 1.5 Cabernet Franc, 0.5 Petit Verdot: 50% new oak 12.76% alc: 3.57 pH: 29 hl/ha: 71 IPT: Harvested between 23 September and 7 October Cos owner Michel Reybier and winemaker Dominique Arangoïts always…
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2024 Les Carmes Haut-Brion, Pichon Baron, Les Griffons & the Domaine de Chevalier pair – En Primeur

On Wednesday this week, there is a glorious flurry of activity with some big names and some hefty scores on the horizon. 2024 Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan 48 Cabernet Franc, 29 Cabernet Sauvignon, 23 Merlot: 70% new barrels, 19% in 18hl vats and 11% in amphoras: 13.2% alc: 52% whole bunches: 3.61 pH: Harvested between 17 and 27…
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2024 Baron Philippe de Rothschild Portfolio Releases – En Primeur

Tomorrow sees the release of the 2024 Baron Philippe de Rothschild Portfolio, including Mouton Rothschild, Clerc Milon, d'Armailhac, Le Petit Mouton and Aile d'Argent. 2024 Château Mouton Rothschild (1er Cru Pauillac) 93 Cabernet Sauvignon, 7 Merlot: 100% new oak for 18 months: 12.9% alc: 3.79 pH: Harvested between 23 September and 5 October This…
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2024 Léoville Barton & Langoa Barton – En Primeur

Just two noteworthy wines are being released today among a flurry of random Châteaux. 2024 Château Léoville Barton (2ème Cru Saint-Julien) 92 Cabernet Sauvignon, 6 Merlot, 2 Cabernet Franc: 60% new oak: 13% alc As always, there is no shortage of class here.  Assembled from fabulously formal and deeply resonant ingredients, lashings of oak…
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Wednesday Wines – Episode 263 – The 100 Best 2025 – FESTIVAL WINES TASTING NOTES, STOCKISTS & PRICES

I have just completed the most exciting Festival tour of the UK since I started my 100 Best Australian Wines initiative 21 years ago.  Every attendee is handed a copy of the full 82-page report to use as a tasting booklet and aide memoire.  For the first time, I have decided to publish my tasting notes on the 53 wines I poured for all attendees. …
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There are sixteen noteworthy 2024 Bordeaux En Primeur Releases this week!

After today's Bank Holiday duo, this week, there is a flurry of En Primeur activity with no fewer than 16 wines, which I would like to bring to your attention. 2024 Château Cheval Blanc (Saint-Émilion) 48 Cabernet Franc, 46 Merlot, 6 Cabernet Sauvignon: 100% new oak (seven coopers, with a focus on medium toast, for 16-18 months): 12.8% alc: 70%…
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2024 La Lagune & Sociando Mallet – En Primeur – a Bank Holiday Bonus!

2024 Château La Lagune (3ème Cru Ludon, Haut-Médoc) 52 Cabernet Sauvignon, 42 Merlot, 6 Petit Verdot: 50% new oak: 13% alc: 26 hl/ha: 3.40 pH:  55 IPT: Harvest took place between 23 September – 9 October This vintage has uncommon persistence and elegance, and these twin traits are only displayed in the finest wines.  They appear to dance…
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2024 Château Beauséjour, J. Duffau-Lagarrosse, Premier Grand Cru Classé, Saint-Émilion – En Primeur

2024 Château Beauséjour, J. Duffau-Lagarrosse, Premier Grand Cru Classé, Saint-Émilion 72 Merlot, 28 Cabernet Franc: 13% alc: 28 hl/ha: 7% press wine Winemaker Joséphine Duffau-Lagarrosse finished building her new chai last year in time for the 2024 harvest, and it is now one of the most beautiful small wineries I have seen.  The spectacular…
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100 Best Festivals & Sommelier Lunches 2025 – final thoughts, reports & photos

MATTHEW JUKES’ 100 BEST AUSTRALIAN WINES 2025 You can read about my 100 Best Australian Wines 2025 Report and download a copy on this website as a member of matthewjukes.com.  Please have a look at this post.  You can join as a member of my website here.  Professionals can join here, and this membership affords you copyright permission to quote…
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Wednesday Wines – Episode 262 – 2024 Château Angélus & Friends En Primeur

Today marks another eye-catching release.  As always, all that matters is the price. Let’s hope that Lafite’s admirable lead yesterday will be followed. 2024 No3 d’Angélus, Saint-Émilion (from the Angélus portfolio) 85 Merlot, 10 Cabernet Franc, 5 Cabernet Sauvignon: 13.5% alc Considering this wine is designed for restaurants and…
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2024 Lafite, Carruades & Duhart-Milon En Primeur

A veritable cornucopia of delights from the Lafite Portfolio, available at all great wine merchants from tomorrow, 29th April 2025. Be sure to react quickly if prices are keen! 2024 Château Duhart-Milon (4ème Cru Pauillac) 78 Cabernet Sauvignon, 22 Merlot: 12.9% alc: Harvested between 24 September and 8 October This is superb Duhart with sleek,…
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