Vinfolio - Wine Offer - Best Value Bordeaux

November 02, 2009

Best Value Bordeaux

“...the 2005s remain very expensive despite the overall drop in prices; but there are some fabulous wines out there and for those who missed out on en primeur, this could be an astute time to buy some middle-ranking and generally undervalued wines...Meanwhile, it pays to keep an eye out for older vintages - 1995, 1996, 1998, 2001 - which now look relatively inexpensive and are in many cases ready to drink..” - Stephen Brook, Decanter June 2009

Vinfolio's current inventory offers a wealth of great value choices for Bordeaux collectors. We have selected those wines that we believe represent the best quality to price ratio from the superb 2005 vintage back. This list is well worth your attention. Many of these wines are in case quantities, while others are limited and require swift action to include them in a mixed case. Highlights include:

1999 Lynch-Bages (WA 90) - “This dense ruby/purple-colored 1999 is a modern day clone of this estate's wonderful 1962. The 1999 reveals forward, open-knit notes of creme de cassis and earth. It is fleshy, medium to full-bodied, and succulent, with supple tannin, excellent balance, as well as a long, pure, ripe finish. This seductive effort will drink well for 12-15 years, possibly longer.” - Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

1999 Monbousquet (WA 94) - “...bouquet of super-ripe black cherry and black currant fruit intermixed with scents of coffee, tobacco, and vanilla...cropped at an amazingly low 30 hectoliters per hectare. It possesses an amazing texture, a mid-palate that you could get lost in, and a sensational 40-45 second finish. The exotic aromas, incredible texture, and abundant fruit are reminiscent of Pomerol's renowned micro-cuvee, Le Pin. The 1999 is even better from bottle than it was from cask. It is a remarkable effort for the vintage.” - Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

1998 Quinault l'Enclos (WA 94) - “An elegant as well as powerful effort, this dense ruby/purple-colored 1998 reveals notes of plums, black raspberries, vanillin, minerals, licorice, and spice. Exceptionally rich with an outstanding texture, this medium to full-bodied wine possesses a distinctive, individualistic style, largely because of its floral, blueberry fruit flavors. Although accessible, it will age for two decades.” - Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

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Year, Name, Varietal, Country, Region, Sub region, Color	Score(s)	Price, Size
1986 Beychevelle Bordeaux Blend France - Bordeaux - St Julien In warehouse Limited 1986 Beychevelle	WS93 RP92	$119.95 750ml	Watch
1986 Leoville Barton Bordeaux Blend France - Bordeaux - St Julien In warehouse Limited 1986 Leoville Barton	RP92 WS90	$129.95 750ml	Watch
1989 Branaire-Ducru (Branaire Duluc-Ducru) Bordeaux Blend France - Bordeaux - St Julien In warehouse Limited 1989 Branaire-Ducru (Branaire Duluc-Ducru)	WA92 WS90	$94.95 750ml	Watch
1990 Meyney Bordeaux Blend France - Bordeaux - St Estephe In warehouse 1990 Meyney	WA88 WS89	$44.95 750ml	Watch
1990 Rauzan-Segla Bordeaux Blend France - Bordeaux - Margaux Prearrival (1-2 weeks) Limited 1990 Rauzan-Segla	WS90 WA93	$129.95 750ml	Watch
1994 Pichon Baron Bordeaux Blend France - Bordeaux - Pauillac Prearrival (1-2 weeks) Limited 1994 Pichon Baron	WS86 WA88	$44.95 750ml	Watch
1994 Pichon Lalande Bordeaux Blend France - Bordeaux - Pauillac In warehouse Limited 1994 Pichon Lalande	WA91 WS88	$112.95 750ml	Watch
1995 Leoville Barton Bordeaux Blend France - Bordeaux - St Julien Prearrival (1-2 weeks) Limited 1995 Leoville Barton	WA91 IWC91 WS94	$99.95 750ml	Watch
1995 Margaux - Pavillon Rouge Bordeaux Blend France - Bordeaux - Margaux In warehouse Limited 1995 Margaux - Pavillon Rouge	WS89 WA89	$94.95 750ml	Watch
1995 Branaire-Ducru (Branaire Duluc-Ducru) Bordeaux Blend France - Bordeaux - St Julien In warehouse Limited 1995 Branaire-Ducru (Branaire Duluc-Ducru)	WA90 IWC88 WS91	$74.95 750ml	Watch
1995 Fleur de Gay Bordeaux Blend France - Bordeaux - Pomerol In warehouse 1995 Fleur de Gay	WS90 WA90	$99.95 750ml	Watch
1995 Lagrange (St Julien) Bordeaux Blend France - Bordeaux - St Julien In warehouse Limited 1995 Lagrange (St Julien)	IWC89 WS91 WA90	$74.95 750ml	Watch
1996 Clerc Milon Bordeaux Blend France - Bordeaux - Pauillac Prearrival (1-2 weeks) Limited 1996 Clerc Milon	IWC90 WA90 WS88	$69.95 750ml	Watch
1996 Clinet Bordeaux Blend France - Bordeaux - Pomerol Prearrival (1-2 weeks) Limited 1996 Clinet	WS88 WA91	$149.95 1.5L	Watch
1996 Haut-Batailley Bordeaux Blend France - Bordeaux - Pauillac In warehouse Limited 1996 Haut-Batailley	WS90 IWC90 WA89-91	$59.95 750ml	Watch
1996 Sociando-Mallet Bordeaux Blend France - Bordeaux - Haut Medoc In warehouse Limited 1996 Sociando-Mallet	IWC90 WS90 WA90	$59.95 750ml	Watch
1997 Clinet Bordeaux Blend France - Bordeaux - Pomerol In warehouse 1997 Clinet	IWC88-91 WA89 WS89	$69.95 750ml	Watch
1997 Eglise Clinet Bordeaux Blend France - Bordeaux - Pomerol In warehouse Limited 1997 Eglise Clinet	WA91 IWC91-92 WS91	$99.95 750ml	Watch
1998 Ferrand Lartigue Bordeaux Blend France - Bordeaux - St Emilion In warehouse 1998 Ferrand Lartigue	IWC87-90 WA90	$39.95 750ml	Watch
1998 Fleur de Bouard Bordeaux Blend France - Bordeaux - Lalande de Pomerol In warehouse Limited 1998 Fleur de Bouard	IWC86 WA89 WS85	$59.95 1.5L	Watch