Wine 1994 Bordeaux

The 1994 Bordeaux vintage is a fascinating chapter in the history of one of the world's most revered wine regions. Often overshadowed by the legendary vintages that followed, this vintage offers a compelling narrative of resilience, skill and understated elegance. For wine lovers and collectors looking to purchase 1994 Bordeaux, this vintage represents an opportunity to explore a classic profile that balances ripe fruit with good tannic structure. That year tested the expertise of Bordeaux winemakers, resulting in wines that, while not universally exceptional, include remarkable examples from the finest producers who turned adversity into triumph. With its affordability and maturity, the 1994 Bordeaux vintage deserves a place in the collection of any discerning wine lover. This vintage got off to a promising start, with wines that surpassed the disappointing trio of 1991, 1992 and 1993. A hot, sunny summer paved the way for optimism, but September rains demanded meticulous vineyard management. The result? A vintage of sound, solid wines, particularly from estates with the resources and expertise needed to excel.

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€20.00 - €2,660.00

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Parker WA rating

85 - 94

Burghound rating

87 - 87

Revue du Vin de France rating

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Bettane & Desseauve rating

16 - 16

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Tertre 1994
11 in stock
82575
Red
75cl
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Tertre 1994

€54.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€45.00 ex-VAT
Larrivet Haut Brion 1994 OWC
12 in stock
82577
Red
75cl
Original wood case - Sold by 12
88/100
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Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Larrivet Haut Brion 1994 OWC

€63.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€52.50 ex-VAT
Tertre 1994
3 in stock
85873
Red
75cl
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Tertre 1994

€54.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€45.00 ex-VAT
Pavie Decesse 1994
2 in stock
89209
Red
75cl
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Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

Pavie Decesse 1994

€96.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€80.00 ex-VAT
Esprit de Chevalier 1994
8 in stock
96913
Red
75cl
Slightly Damaged
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Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Esprit de Chevalier 1994

€42.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€35.00 ex-VAT
Lafite Rothschild 1994
Last one !
1 in stock
99787
Red
75cl
90/100
93/100
15/20
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Bordeaux | Pauillac

Lafite Rothschild 1994

€552.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€460.00 ex-VAT
Maucaillou 1994
Last one !
1 in stock
104488
Red
75cl
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Bordeaux | Moulis en Médoc

Maucaillou 1994

€36.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€30.00 ex-VAT
Beauséjour Duffau Lagarosse 1994
Last one !
1 in stock
104759
Red
75cl
87/100
86/100
16/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

Beauséjour Duffau Lagarosse 1994

€78.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€65.00 ex-VAT
Beauséjour Duffau Lagarosse 1994
Last one !
1 in stock
105054
Red
75cl
87/100
86/100
16/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

Beauséjour Duffau Lagarosse 1994

€78.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€65.00 ex-VAT
Prieuré Lichine 1994 -10% DISCOUNT !
-5%
Last one !
1 in stock
106017
Red
75cl
Slightly Damaged
88/100
16/20
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Prieuré Lichine 1994 -5% DISCOUNT !

€45.60 inc-VAT per bottle €48.00 inc-VAT -5%
€38.00 ex-VAT
Marquis de Terme 1994 -15% DISCOUNT !
-15%
Last one !
1 in stock
106962
Red
75cl
Very Damaged
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Marquis de Terme 1994 -15% DISCOUNT !

€56.10 inc-VAT per bottle €66.00 inc-VAT -15%
€46.75 ex-VAT
Pape Clément 1994
1 in stock
113729
Red
75cl
86/100
16/20
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Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Pape Clément 1994

€96.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€80.00 ex-VAT
Pape Clément 1994 -10% DISCOUNT !
-10%
4 in stock
113730
Red
75cl
Damaged
86/100
16/20
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Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Pape Clément 1994 -10% DISCOUNT !

€86.40 inc-VAT per bottle €96.00 inc-VAT -10%
€72.00 ex-VAT
Gazin 1994 OWC
12 in stock
113763
Red
75cl
Original wood case - Sold by 12
90/100
90/100
17/20
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Bordeaux | Pomerol

Gazin 1994 OWC

€78.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€65.00 ex-VAT
Calon Ségur 1994
Last one !
1 in stock
120324
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
86/100
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Bordeaux | Saint Estèphe

Calon Ségur 1994

€114.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€95.00 ex-VAT
Haut Batailley 1994 OWC
12 in stock
122877
Red
75cl
Original wood case - Sold by 12
86/100
85/100
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Bordeaux | Pauillac

Haut Batailley 1994 OWC

€48.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€40.00 ex-VAT
La Tour Haut Brion 1994
4 in stock
123241
Red
75cl
89/100
16/20
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Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

La Tour Haut Brion 1994

€96.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€80.00 ex-VAT
Palmer 1994
Last one !
1 in stock
123244
Red
75cl
86/100
89/100
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Palmer 1994

€216.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€180.00 ex-VAT
Mouton Rothschild 1994
10 in stock
125273
Red
75cl
Very High Shoulder
91/100
91/100
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Bordeaux | Pauillac

Mouton Rothschild 1994

€480.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€400.00 ex-VAT
Chambert Marbuzet 1994
Last one !
1 in stock
125312
Red
150cl
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Bordeaux | Saint Estèphe

Chambert Marbuzet 1994 Magnum

€54.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€45.00 ex-VAT
Pavillon Rouge 1994
Last one !
1 in stock
125316
Red
75cl
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Pavillon Rouge 1994

€156.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€130.00 ex-VAT
Beychevelle 1994
2 in stock
128136
Red
75cl
85/100
16/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Beychevelle 1994

€78.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€65.00 ex-VAT
Brane Cantenac 1994
2 in stock
129309
Red
75cl
91+/100
90/100
16/20
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Brane Cantenac 1994

€72.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€60.00 ex-VAT
Haut Marbuzet 1994 - PROMO -10% !
-10%
1 in stock
129352
Red
75cl
Damaged
88-90/100
87/100
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Bordeaux | Saint Estèphe

Haut Marbuzet 1994 - PROMO -10% !

€37.80 inc-VAT per bottle €42.00 inc-VAT -10%
€31.50 ex-VAT
Haut Marbuzet 1994
2 in stock
129353
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
88-90/100
87/100
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Bordeaux | Saint Estèphe

Haut Marbuzet 1994

€42.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€35.00 ex-VAT
Amiral de Beychevelle 1994
3 in stock
129401
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
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Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Amiral de Beychevelle 1994

€54.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€45.00 ex-VAT
Haut Bailly 1994
New
10 in stock
129575
Red
75cl
88/100
90/100
16/20
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Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Haut Bailly 1994

€66.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€55.00 ex-VAT
Pétrus 1994
New
1 in stock
129876
Red
75cl
Slightly Damaged
93/100
93/100
17/100
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Bordeaux | Pomerol

Pétrus 1994

€2,640.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€2,200.00 ex-VAT
Château Margaux 1994
New
1 in stock
130023
Red
75cl
91/100
90/100
16/20
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Château Margaux 1994

€432.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€360.00 ex-VAT
Mouton Rothschild 1994
New
1 in stock
130161
Red
75cl
Slightly damaged back label
91/100
91/100
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Bordeaux | Pauillac

Mouton Rothschild 1994

€480.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€400.00 ex-VAT
Eglise Clinet 1994
New
1 in stock
130399
Red
75cl
90/100
86/100
18/20
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Bordeaux | Pomerol

Eglise Clinet 1994

€114.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€95.00 ex-VAT

Weather conditions of the 1994 vintage

The weather in 1994 played a crucial role in shaping the Bordeaux vintage, offering a rollercoaster ride that kept winemakers on their toes. The year began with a mild winter, easing into a hot, dry spring that triggered early budbreak and flowering, one of the earliest recorded in decades. By May, the vines were thriving, and a scorching July and August fueled hopes for an exceptional harvest. Sugar levels climbed, and comparisons with iconic vintages like 1982 and 1990 began circulating among optimistic oenologists.

However, the mood changed in early September when a deluge arrived on the 7th, dumping over seven inches of rain on the region through month's end. This late rainfall, while not warm enough to trigger widespread rot, diluted some grapes and forced producers to make difficult decisions. Harvesting began around September 13, earlier than usual, as winemakers rushed to pick before conditions worsened. Cooler temperatures spared the fruit from gray rot, but careful sorting was essential to avoid underripe or diluted berries. For those who mastered these challenges, the 1994 Bordeaux vintage produced wines with firm fruit and classic structure, proving that craftsmanship and terroir could prevail against unpredictable skies.

Left Bank

On Bordeaux's Left Bank, where Cabernet Sauvignon reigns supreme, the 1994 vintage produced wines that embody a traditional, age-worthy style. The well-drained gravelly soils of appellations like Saint-Julien, Pauillac and Saint-Estèphe helped mitigate September rains, allowing the late-ripening Cabernet to escape the worst dilution. These wines often display moderate concentration with a firm tannic backbone, offering a profile that has admirably softened with time. For buyers seeking 1994 Bordeaux from the Left Bank, expect a classic experience: structured, elegant and subtly austere, with touches of greenness in the less remarkable examples that add to their old-school charm.

Highlights from this region include wines like 1994 Lafite Rothschild and 1994 Latour, both praised for their Cabernet power and reliability. The 1994 Pichon Baron also shines as a high point during a transitional period for the estate, while Léoville-Las Cases delivers a robust, long-aging wine. These examples prove that the Left Bank's finest producers, armed with rigorous selection and premier terroirs, created wines that transcend the vintage's average reputation. Perfect for drinking now, these bottles offer a mature Bordeaux experience at a fraction of the price of more celebrated years.

Right Bank

The Right Bank, dominated by Merlot and Cabernet Franc, tells a different story for the 1994 Bordeaux vintage. Here, early-ripening Merlot gave Pomerol and Saint-Émilion a head start, allowing many grapes to be harvested before the heaviest rains. Pomerol, in particular, emerged as the vintage's star, producing some of 1994's most concentrated and full-bodied wines. These bottles often exude elegance and charm, making them a top choice for those seeking to buy 1994 Bordeaux from the Right Bank.

Notable successes include the 1994 Le Pin, an underrated treasure that rivals even the following year's offering, and Château La Mission Haut Brion, which exceeds expectations with its depth and quality. While Saint-Émilion wines can be more variable, displaying youthful tannins that have softened with time, the finest examples reward with rich fruit and smooth texture. The Right Bank's ability to leverage an early harvest and meticulous winemaking makes it a highlight of this vintage, offering collectors and casual drinkers the chance to savor Bordeaux at its most accessible and delicious.

Sauternes: Sweet wines of the 1994 vintage

The sweet wines of Sauternes and Barsac had a more difficult path in 1994, earning a modest reputation compared to Bordeaux's dry reds and whites. September's gray rot and persistent rains hindered the development of noble rot, the magical process that defines these sweet wines. As a result, the vintage is considered average, with an early-maturing character suggesting that most bottles are now past their prime. For buyers eyeing 1994 Bordeaux sweet wines, caution is advised; these are not the region's finest efforts.

Moreover, a few producers who could afford to be selective managed to craft "useful" examples by waiting for ripe Sémillon in early October. These wines, though inconsistent, offer a glimpse of Sauternes' potential with moderate sweetness and a lighter style. For collectors seeking a curiosity or an affordable taste of mature Sauternes, the 1994 vintage might still hold appeal, but it's best to focus on reputable estates with a track record of exceeding difficult conditions.

Critics' reviews

The Wine Advocate's Vintage Guide offers valuable perspective on the 1994 Bordeaux vintage, with scores that highlight its strengths. Pomerol leads with a score of 89T, praised for its still tannic and youthful profile, while Saint-Émilion follows closely with 86T. The Left Bank (Saint-Julien, Pauillac and Saint-Estèphe) scores 85C, noted for its above-average to excellent quality, though some may now be too old. Margaux scores 85C, with a similar caveat, while Graves and Pessac-Léognan shine at 88E for their early and accessible dry whites. Barsac and Sauternes, at 78E, reflect their average status and early-drinking nature.

Critics like Robert Parker have long recognized 1994 as a step forward from the previous three vintages, with the finest wines showing well-ripened fruit and good structure despite September rains. Pomerol's early harvest and Left Bank estates were praised for their resilience, while Pessac-Léognan's dry whites were acclaimed as potentially superb. These vintage notes underscore that with careful selection, 1994 Bordeaux offers gems worth seeking out, particularly from producers who turned challenges into opportunities.

Why buy 1994 Bordeaux wines?

So why buy 1994 Bordeaux wines today? This vintage combines accessibility, maturity and classic Bordeaux character, appealing to both seasoned collectors and newcomers alike. Unlike the 1995 and 1996 vintages, which caused a stir, 1994 offers the opportunity to own well-aged Bordeaux wines from prestigious estates at more accessible prices. 

For enthusiasts, 1994 Bordeaux wines offer a mature tasting experience straight from the bottle, with tannins softened by time and fruit evolving into nuanced, elegant flavors. The vintage's variability rewards those who choose wisely, offering hidden treasures from the finest châteaux that showcase the region's adaptability and craftsmanship. Whether you're stocking your cellar or preparing a special dinner, buying 1994 Bordeaux means choosing a vintage ready to drink now, offering quality and value in every glass. Explore our selection and buy 1994 Bordeaux at the best price to enjoy this timeless classic today!

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