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By analyzing the valuations of Bordeaux wines on the market in recent years, we have identified 10 vintages from the 2023 vintage that have just been put on the market that can achieve the best capital gains when resold.
Purchased from scoop It can be a risk, even if in general the idea is to buy wine at a lower cost, since it has not yet been bottled and is usually available a year and a half after purchase. However, some castles constitute a full risk in terms of investment, since they automatically make you more money if you decide to abandon them. Strategy and data collection consulting website Wine Taster Figaro Group has identified the 10 wines from the 2018 to 2022 vintages that have seen the biggest price increases from en primeur release to today’s market price.
You can also find our scoring system at the end of this article, with a maximum score of 100. Please note that for en primeur, a range of scores are assigned as it involves predicting what the wine will be like when it is delivered two years from now. Find out how Le Figaro rates wines.
Peter : «A thousand drops of gold flicker gently»
Pomerol
Note from Le Figaro: 97-100/100
Like a silent fireworks display in the night sky, the bouquet sends shimmering aromas into the nostrils, from blackcurrant and chewy raspberries to iris and cloves. The wine melts in your mouth like a thousand drops of gold gently shimmering, each one spreading its magical juice throughout the mouth. The fruity aroma is just right, with a rich salty finish and a delicate bitterness at the end.
Chateau Lafleur : «Like a summer mountain hike»
Pomerol
Note from Le Figaro: 97-99/100
Floral, savory aromas, like a summer alpine hike, with notes of small black berries and wildflowers, with a hint of vanilla. In the mouth, the umami bursts with a salty oyster shell; the black fruits are right there, waiting to strike. The roasted, toasted, salty, coffee flavors linger on the finish, making it irresistible.
Château Haut-Brion Calmes : «Confirmed identity»
Pessac-Léognan
Note from Le Figaro: 96-98/100
A deep and refined nose invites you to discover the abundance of wildflowers and plants at the bottom of its magical well. Added with delicious bitter citrus notes. Confident palate with a distinct character, showing dark, toasty, smoky, fresh fruit notes (a Grace Jones wine). Tight, attractive core juice, silky, savory and seductive finish with a wonderful bitterness on the finish.
Château de Le Pin : «Like musicians in an orchestra, it creates a symphony of flavors»
Pomerol
Note from Le Figaro: 96-98/100
An intoxicatingly gentle bouquet that, like a sweet spell, enchants you with its intense floral aromas (peony, honeysuckle). The wine is refreshing, vibrant and smooth on the palate, with mineral precision and floral sweetness. Like a musician in an orchestra, it creates a very harmonious symphony of flavors, with some exciting high notes that stand out from the rest.
Chateau Caron : «Leaves a caressing sensation on the taste buds»
Saint Estephe
Note from Le Figaro: 94-96/100
Very refined and elegant, the very chic nose is full of aromas of black fruits, enriched by strong notes of warm undergrowth, graphite, peony and iris. Incredibly smooth, the palate is full of tension and vitality, thanks to lively and lively acidity, while the tannins are very delicious. The finish leaves a caressing sensation on the palate with an irresistible saltiness.
Chateau Margaux – Pavillon Blanc : «Creamy and smooth, easy to drink»
Margaux
Note from Le Figaro: 93-95/100
Fresh and well-defined aromas of vanilla and almond blossom. The palate is very beautiful, smooth, velvety and easy to drink, with notes of green apple and lime blossom.
Kirwan Castle : «Material full of joy and energy»
Margaux
Note from Le Figaro: 92-95/100
The nose is rich, with notes of purple fruit and a rich aroma. We want to get to the heart of its ripe fruit. The palate is rich, tender, joyful and vibrant, with velvety tannins caressing the mouth for a round and gorgeous finish with a decadent fruity finish.
Bechweiler Castle : “Like an athlete waiting for the starting signal”
St. Julian’s
Note from Le Figaro: 92-94/100
Aromas of fresh fruit (blackcurrant) dominate, with subtle notes of rose hips and bay leaves. The palate is full of energy, like an athlete waiting for the start signal, with deliciously rich substance, barely emphasized by velvety tannins. The finish is full of joy, with hints of mocha coffee.
Chateau Lafite – Small Bottle : “Clear and soft taste”
Pauillac
Note from Le Figaro: 92-94/100
Delicate, restrained nose with floral (peony) and very ripe black fruit (blackberry), followed by a savory breeze. Clear and soft on the palate, with an open structure and a salty touch that enhances the finish.
Menai Castle : «As gentle and soothing as the evening sun»
Saint Estephe
Note from Le Figaro: 92-93/100
Gentle and soothing like the evening sun, the nose is full of very ripe, sweet and concentrated fruit. This power is clearly visible on the palate, full of freshness and framed by mineral tannins. The finish is long, salty and mouth-watering, but not without its savory taste.
The Figaro Vin team warmly thanks the wine merchants CVBG and Duclot, the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux and the consultants Derenoncourt, Oeno-Lab and Rolland & Associés for organizing this tasting.
Note to readers: This article is editorial content, written exclusively by Le Figaro journalists. However, some of the links contained in the article are affiliate links, so Le Figaro may receive compensation when purchases are made through these links.
How do we rate wine?
Since 2021, Le Figaro Vin has adopted the international 100-point system for a more precise wine rating. Here is our rating table, which will allow you to interpret the rating of each wine reviewed on our website, in print or in magazines:
98 to 100 : An extraordinary wine, of grandeur and beauty, capable of inspiring real emotions
95 to 97 : A very outstanding wine, complex, complete and balanced, that stands out from all the others
91 to 94 : An excellent wine, faithful to its terroir, recording its most beautiful characteristics
86 to 90 : A good wine, with a long aging time, we like to drink it
80 to 85 : A nice wine, everything is simple
Below 80 : An unpleasant wine or a wine with major flaws
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