Key Takeaways for 2023 Bordeaux

Analyzing 2023's en primeur campaign and the wines that are up to bat

Wine Spectator senior editor James Molesworth
The 2023 Bordeaux en primeur campaign faces marketing headwinds, writes senior editor James Molesworth. (Alina Tyulyu)

Wine Spectator senior editor James Molesworth reflects on Bordeaux's 2023 vintage as well as its futures pricing, prospects on the market after release and more. Get all his thoughts in this column from the July 31, 2024, issue!

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