Jeff Leve

The Wine Cellar Insider publisher, wine writer covering Bordeaux, Rhone, Calif. Wine tasting notes, ratings, photography, cooking, travel, music, & my dog.

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2024 Sweet White Bordeaux, Dry White Bordeaux from Sauternes

1 month ago | thewinecellarinsider.com | Jeff Leve

All of the following 2024 sweet, and dry white Bordeaux wines from Sauternes and Barsac were tasted in barrel in April in Bordeaux under non-blind conditions at either the chateau, various trade groups, organizations, negociants, or with consultants. When possible, wines were tasted multiple times.
2024 Pessac Leognan Guide to all the best red and white wines

1 month ago | thewinecellarinsider.com | Jeff Leve

All of the following 2024 Pessac Leognan red and white wines, along with 2024 Graves wines, were tasted in barrel in April in Bordeaux under non-blind conditions at either the chateau, various trade groups, organizations, negociants, or with consultants. When possible, wines were tasted multiple times.
2024 Haut Medoc, Listrac, Moulis, and Medoc Wine Buying Guide

1 month ago | thewinecellarinsider.com | Jeff Leve

All of the following 2024 Haut Medoc, 2024 Listrac, 2024 Moulis, and 2024 Medoc wines were tasted in barrel in April in Bordeaux under non-blind conditions at either the chateau, various trade groups, organizations, negociants, or with consultants. When possible, wines were tasted multiple times.
2024 Pauillac Wine Buying Guide, Vintage Report for all the Best Wines

1 month ago | thewinecellarinsider.com | Jeff Leve

All of the following 2024 Pauillac wines were tasted in barrel in April in Bordeaux under non-blind conditions at either the chateau, various trade groups, organizations, negociants, or with consultants. When possible, wines were tasted multiple times.
2024 Margaux Guide to the Best Wines, Tasting Notes, Ratings, Reviews

1 month ago | thewinecellarinsider.com | Jeff Leve

All of the following 2024 Margaux wines were tasted in barrel in April in Bordeaux under non-blind conditions at either the chateau, various trade groups, organizations, negociants, or with consultants. When possible, wines were tasted multiple times.
2024 St. Julien Vintage Report, Wine Tasting Notes, Harvest Info

1 month ago | thewinecellarinsider.com | Jeff Leve

All of the following 2024 St. Julien wines were tasted in barrel in April in Bordeaux under non-blind conditions at either the chateau, various trade groups, organizations, negociants, or with consultants. When possible, wines were tasted multiple times.
2024 St. Estephe Wine Guide, Tasting Notes, Scores for all Top Wines

1 month ago | thewinecellarinsider.com | Jeff Leve

All of the following 2024 St. Estephe wines were tasted in barrel in April in Bordeaux under non-blind conditions at either the chateau, various trade groups, organizations, negociants, or with consultants. When possible, wines were tasted multiple times.
2024 Bordeaux Barrel Tastings 600 Wines Rated, with Vintage Analysis

1 month ago | thewinecellarinsider.com | Jeff Leve

2024 Bordeaux Wine Guide, The Official ReportWith the 2024 Bordeaux, one size does not fit all this year. Producers faced issues such as excessive, torrential rains, mildew, botrytis, under-ripeness, hail, coulure, millerandage, and insufficient sunshine. In fact, several vineyards were affected by more than one of those problems. The result was a change in the blends, especially in the Left Bank, as it was the early ripening merlot that suffered the most.
2022 Saint Emilion Wine Guide Part 3 featuring wines M-Z

Mar 6, 2025 | thewinecellarinsider.com | Jeff Leve |Tasting Notes

We tasted so many wines from 2022 St. Emilion, we divided our coverage into three parts. This is 2022 Saint Emilion Pt. 3, Wines M-Z. For Part One and Part Two… 2022 Saint Emilion Pt. 1 Wines A-E and 2022 St. Emilion Pt. 2 Wines F-L2022 Mangot – St. Émilion Grand Cru – Lush, fruity, chalky, and polished, the wine quickly delivers its core of ripe, chocolatey-covered dark pit fruits with just a swirl, sniff, and sip. The salty end note adds complexity to the lingering finish. Drink from 2026-2042.
2022 St. Emilion Wine Guide, Buying Tips, Reviews, All Top Wines

Mar 6, 2025 | thewinecellarinsider.com | Jeff Leve |Tasting Notes

2022 St. Emilion is our biggest report. In fact, we tasted close to 200 2022 Saint Emilion wines! With that in mind, for ease for reading, we divided our 2022 Saint Emilion guide into three parts. This is 2022 St. Emilion Part 1, Wines A-E.