There have been no signs of the pace slowing on the flood of releases coming out of Bordeaux, which includes a “positively stellar” Léoville Poyferré and a “fabulous” La Fleur-Pétrus. However a number of releases out in the last few days are among the most expensive vintages from their estate currently on the market. Today saw the release of Château Léoville Poyferré 2023, which came out at 32.7% down on its 2022 opening price, at €56.50 per bottle ex-négociant. Widely feted by the critics, Neal Martin called it “a contender for the best Saint-Julien in show” and Antoni Galloni, “positively stellar” while Jane Anson said it was ‘truly a wine for Bordeaux lovers to seek out’. It was offered by the international trade for £674 per case of 12, around 33.5% down on the £1,014 that was the 2022’s opening price. However, as Liv-ex points out, there are existing vintages that offer better value, including the 2014, 2017, 2019 and 2020 vintages. Clos Fourtet 2023 was also out today, at €70 per bottle ex-négociant (£840 per case of 12), while Château Canon la Gaffelière 2023 hit the road at €50.40 per bottle (to the international trade at £602.40 per case of 12). This provides good value, Liv-ex noes, with only the 14 and 17 offering better value. Monday saw the “fabulous’” (Antoni Galloni) Château Beychevelle 2023 released, a wine with “balance and finesse” according to Jane Anson, which hit the market at €60 per bottle ex-négociant down only 11.1% on the 2022 release of €67.50. However,
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