Wine 1999 Bordeaux

The 1999 vintage from Bordeaux is a hidden treasure in the world of great wines, often overlooked due to its proximity to the celebrated 2000 vintage. Yet, this year produced wines of surprising sophistication and appeal, thanks to the resilience of Bordeaux's finest producers. Despite a challenging growing season marked by rain, hail, and a spectacular hurricane, competent vineyard management and modern winemaking techniques transformed potential adversity into opportunity. The result is wines that are accessible yet worthy of ageing, displaying vibrant fruit, fine tannins, and fresh acidity. From the structured reds of the Médoc to the silky wines of the Right Bank, through the honeyed delights of Sauternes, the 1999 Bordeaux vintage stands as a testament to the region's excellence. For those looking to purchase 1999 Bordeaux wines, this vintage promises both immediate pleasure and longer-term potential.

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Bourgneuf Vayron 1999
Last one !
1 in stock
96230
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
87/100
88-90/100
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Bordeaux | Pomerol

Bourgneuf Vayron 1999

€48.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€40.00 ex-VAT
La Tour du Pin Figeac 1999
7 in stock
105995
Red
75cl
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

La Tour du Pin Figeac 1999

€54.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€45.00 ex-VAT
Ramage La Batisse 1999
8 in stock
106018
Red
75cl
Slightly Damaged
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Haut Médoc

Ramage La Batisse 1999

€48.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€40.00 ex-VAT
Du Puy 1999
Last one !
Bio
1 in stock
108720
Red
75cl
Slightly Damaged
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Bordeaux Côtes de Francs

Le Puy 1999

€132.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€110.00 ex-VAT
La Dominique 1999
2 in stock
117889
Red
75cl
88/100
86/100
17/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

La Dominique 1999

€84.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€70.00 ex-VAT
Haut Brion 1999
6 in stock
122300
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
93/100
17/20
18/20
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Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Haut Brion 1999

€450.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€375.00 ex-VAT
Pape Clément 1999
4 in stock
122304
Red
75cl
Top Shoulder
91/100
16/20
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Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Pape Clément 1999

€102.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€85.00 ex-VAT
Du Tertre 1999
4 in stock
123211
Red
75cl
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Du Tertre 1999

€54.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€45.00 ex-VAT
Mouton Rothschild 1999 OWC
12 in stock
123219
Red
75cl
Original wood case - Sold by 12
92/100
18/20
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Bordeaux | Pauillac

Mouton Rothschild 1999 OWC

€540.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€450.00 ex-VAT
Pichon Longueville Baron 1999
6 in stock
124314
Red
75cl
Original wood case - Sold by 6
89/100
91/100
15/20
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Bordeaux | Pauillac

Pichon Longueville Baron 1999

€150.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€125.00 ex-VAT
Lafite Rothschild 1999 - PROMO -5% !
-5%
Last one !
1 in stock
124456
Red
75cl
Slightly Damaged
93/100
17/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pauillac

Lafite Rothschild 1999 - PROMO -5% !

€547.20 inc-VAT per bottle €576.00 inc-VAT -5%
€456.00 ex-VAT
Fargues 1999
1 in stock
128554
White
75cl
92/100
18/20
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Bordeaux | Sauternes

Fargues 1999

€132.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€110.00 ex-VAT
Tertre Roteboeuf 1999 -5% DISCOUNT !
-5%
0 in stock
128868
Red
75cl
Slightly Damaged
91/100
17/20
18/20
Out of stock
Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

Tertre Roteboeuf 1999 - PROMO -5% !

€193.80 inc-VAT per bottle €204.00 inc-VAT -5%
€161.50 ex-VAT
Beychevelle 1999
18 in stock
129405
Red
75cl
86/100
85/100
16/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Beychevelle 1999

€120.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€100.00 ex-VAT
Fombrauge 1999 - PROMO -10% !
-10%
6 in stock
129425
Red
75cl
Damaged
88/100
87/100
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

Fombrauge 1999 - PROMO -10% !

€37.80 inc-VAT per bottle €42.00 inc-VAT -10%
€31.50 ex-VAT
Giscours 1999
3 in stock
129431
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
89/100
16/20
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Giscours 1999

€78.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€65.00 ex-VAT
Giscours 1999
0 in stock
129432
Red
75cl
89/100
16/20
Out of stock
Bordeaux | Margaux

Giscours 1999

€78.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€65.00 ex-VAT
Lynch Bages 1999 - PROMO -10% !
-10%
2 in stock
129455
Red
75cl
Damaged
90/100
18/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pauillac

Lynch Bages 1999 - PROMO -10% !

€140.40 inc-VAT per bottle €156.00 inc-VAT -10%
€117.00 ex-VAT
Marquis d'Alesme 1999
0 in stock
129458
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
Out of stock
Bordeaux | Margaux

Marquis d'Alesme 1999

€54.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€45.00 ex-VAT
Maucaillou 1999 - PROMO -5% !
-5%
0 in stock
129459
Red
75cl
Slightly Damaged
87/100
Out of stock
Bordeaux | Moulis en Médoc

Maucaillou 1999 - PROMO -5% !

€34.20 inc-VAT per bottle €36.00 inc-VAT -5%
€28.50 ex-VAT
Maucaillou 1999
4 in stock
129460
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
87/100
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Moulis en Médoc

Maucaillou 1999

€36.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€30.00 ex-VAT
Petit Village 1999
2 in stock
129468
Red
75cl
88/100
16/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pomerol

Petit Village 1999

€90.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€75.00 ex-VAT
Pichon Longueville Baron 1999 - PROMO -5% !
-5%
2 in stock
129470
Red
75cl
Slightly Damaged
89/100
15/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pauillac

Pichon Longueville Baron 1999 - PROMO -5% !

€148.20 inc-VAT per bottle €156.00 inc-VAT -5%
€123.50 ex-VAT
Smith Haut Lafitte 1999
2 in stock
129476
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
90/100
16/20
16/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Smith Haut Lafitte 1999

€120.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€100.00 ex-VAT
Smith Haut Lafitte 1999 - PROMO -5% !
-5%
4 in stock
129477
Red
75cl
Slightly Damaged
90/100
16/20
16/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Smith Haut Lafitte 1999 - PROMO -5% !

€114.00 inc-VAT per bottle €120.00 inc-VAT -5%
€95.00 ex-VAT
Cantenac Brown 1999
12 in stock
130022
Red
75cl
Original wood case - Sold by 12
89/100
85/100
16/20
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Cantenac Brown 1999

€72.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€60.00 ex-VAT
Mouton Rothschild 1999
6 in stock
130077
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
92/100
18/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pauillac

Mouton Rothschild 1999

€540.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€450.00 ex-VAT
Palmer 1999
11 in stock
130087
Red
75cl
95/100
16/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Margaux

Palmer 1999

€324.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€270.00 ex-VAT
Pavie Decesse 1999
1 in stock
130531
Red
75cl
93/100
17/20
16/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

Pavie Decesse 1999

€96.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€80.00 ex-VAT
Rieussec 1999
2 in stock
130550
White
75cl
17/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Sauternes

Rieussec 1999

€78.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€65.00 ex-VAT
Angélus 1999
1 in stock
130645
Red
75cl
88/100
17/20
16/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

Angélus 1999

€348.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€290.00 ex-VAT
Chasse Spleen 1999
1 in stock
131525
Red
75cl
87/100
16/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Moulis en Médoc

Chasse Spleen 1999

€48.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€40.00 ex-VAT
Dauzac 1999
4 in stock
131534
Red
75cl
88/100
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Margaux

Dauzac 1999

€54.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€45.00 ex-VAT
Lagrange 1999
3 in stock
131586
Red
75cl
86/100
15/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Lagrange 1999

€78.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€65.00 ex-VAT
Talbot 1999
2 in stock
131619
Red
75cl
86/100
16/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Talbot 1999

€78.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€65.00 ex-VAT
Faurie de Souchard 1999
3 in stock
131786
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
85-87/100
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

Faurie de Souchard 1999

€42.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€35.00 ex-VAT
Mouton Rothschild 1999
1 in stock
131811
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
92/100
18/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pauillac

Mouton Rothschild 1999

€540.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€450.00 ex-VAT
Pétrus 1999 - PROMO -5% !
-5%
0 in stock
131814
Red
75cl
Slightly Damaged
94/100
90/100
17/20
Out of stock
Bordeaux | Pomerol

Pétrus 1999 - PROMO -5%!

€2,736.00 inc-VAT per bottle €2,880.00 inc-VAT -5%
€2,280.00 ex-VAT
Lafite Rothschild 1999
New
6 in stock
132705
Red
75cl
Original wood case - Sold by 6
93/100
17/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pauillac

Lafite Rothschild 1999

€648.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€540.00 ex-VAT
Carbonnieux 1999
New
2 in stock
132718
Red
75cl
86/100
15/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Carbonnieux 1999

€42.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€35.00 ex-VAT
Carbonnieux 1999 white
New
0 in stock
132719
White
75cl
87-88/100
Out of stock
Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Carbonnieux 1999 white

€30.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€25.00 ex-VAT
Camensac 1999
New
0 in stock
132723
Red
75cl
87/100
86/100
Out of stock
Bordeaux | Haut Médoc

Camensac 1999

€36.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€30.00 ex-VAT
Dauzac 1999
New
1 in stock
132729
Red
75cl
88/100
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Margaux

Dauzac 1999

€54.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€45.00 ex-VAT
Maucaillou 1999
New
2 in stock
132743
Red
75cl
87/100
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Moulis en Médoc

Maucaillou 1999

€42.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€35.00 ex-VAT
Marquis de Terme 1999
New
1 in stock
132744
Red
75cl
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Margaux

Marquis de Terme 1999

€48.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€40.00 ex-VAT
Sociando Mallet 1999
New
5 in stock
132966
Red
75cl
90/100
18/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Haut Médoc

Sociando Mallet 1999

€48.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€40.00 ex-VAT
Château Margaux 1999
New
2 in stock
133024
Red
75cl
94/100
18/20
18/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Margaux

Château Margaux 1999

€474.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€395.00 ex-VAT
Carbonnieux 1999
New
1 in stock
133093
Red
75cl
86/100
15/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Carbonnieux 1999

€42.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€35.00 ex-VAT
Gruaud Larose 1999
New
3 in stock
133157
Red
75cl
86/100
16/20
17/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Gruaud Larose 1999

€90.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€75.00 ex-VAT
Les autres millésimes de la décennie

Weather Conditions for the 1999 Vintage

The 1999 growing season in Bordeaux was anything but predictable, making the quality of the finished wines all the more impressive. It began with a fierce hurricane in late December 1998, when winds exceeding 190 km/h swept through the region. Although the vines largely escaped damage, it set the tone for a year of dramatic weather changes. A mild winter gave way to a warm, wet spring, requiring careful treatments to guard against rot. Early flowering in late May and early June took place under favorable conditions, raising hopes for a promising harvest. Summer brought warm, dry days in June and July, followed by heavy rain in early August that swelled the grapes. A brief sunny spell in late August restored hope, concentrating sugars and aromas, but September dealt a double blow: devastating hail ravaged parts of Saint-Émilion on September 5, while persistent rain diluted the fruit across the region. Despite these challenges, producers who carefully timed their harvests and made use of advanced winemaking practices crafted wines of remarkable quality. This resilience makes the 1999 Bordeaux vintage a benchmark for those seeking distinctive, skillfully made wines.

Left Bank

Bordeaux’s Left Bank, including the Médoc and Pessac-Léognan, shines in the 1999 vintage, offering reds and whites with elegance and structure. The region enjoyed favorable weather through late September, allowing Cabernet Sauvignon to ripen before rain caused some dilution. These 1999 Bordeaux wines stand out for their fresh acidity, fine tannins and vibrant fruit, recalling the charming 1985 vintage. Château Margaux stands out with a magnificent wine praised for its balance and depth, while Château Latour and Château Haut-Brion deliver refined power and complexity. Château Palmer, in Margaux, also excels, producing a wine with early charm that could rival its 2000 vintage. In Pessac-Léognan, dry whites such as those from Château Smith Haut Lafitte and Château Pape Clément impress with their aromatic freshness, lively acidity and mineral finesse. Ready to drink now but still capable of developing further, these Left Bank selections make the 1999 Bordeaux vintage an enticing choice for buyers seeking quality and value.

Right Bank

On the Right Bank, Pomerol and Saint-Émilion produced some of the most charming wines of the 1999 Bordeaux vintage, combining ripe fruit with silky textures. Despite hail that devastated parts of Saint-Émilion on September 5, producers who harvested early or avoided the worst damage crafted exceptional wines. Château Pétrus in Pomerol leads the way with supple fruit and aromatic complexity, while Château La Conseillante offers a silky, approachable profile. In Saint-Émilion, Château Ausone stands out with a powerful, distinctive wine that balances richness and finesse, recalling the successful 1989 vintage. Château Cheval White also shines, offering elegance and moderate aging potential. These Right Bank wines are perfect for those who appreciate immediate pleasure alongside the promise of future rewards, making them a smart addition to any collection. When you buy a 1999 Right Bank Bordeaux, you invest in wines that embody both resilience and reward.

Sauternes: Sweet Wines from the 1999 Vintage

The sweet wines of Sauternes and Barsac from the 1999 Bordeaux vintage are a triumph of selective harvesting and skillful winemaking. An uneven development of botrytis made for a challenging season, but producers who focused on the richest grapes picked early created wines of remarkable quality. These sweet 1999 Bordeaux wines show intensely honeyed fruit, lively acidity and a luxurious, balanced profile reminiscent of the elegant 1988 vintage. Château d’Yquem reigns supreme with a highly sought-after wine that promises decades of development, while Château Suduiraut offers a reliable, age-worthy option with lush complexity. The scarcity of top bottles, resulting from meticulous grape selection, adds to their appeal for collectors and investors. Whether you enjoy them now or save them for years to come, these Sauternes wines elevate the 1999 vintage with their opulent charm and lasting appeal.

Critical Reviews

The Wine Advocate Vintage Guide offers a glowing assessment of the 1999 Bordeaux vintage, affirming its standing as a very good to excellent vintage across the major regions. Barsac and Sauternes earn a rating of 88E, praised for approachable sweet wines that are ready to drink. Graves and Pessac-Léognan receive 88R, with ready-to-drink reds and whites distinguished by their finesse. Margaux earns 89R, reflecting its remarkable reds, while Pomerol and Saint-Émilion both reach 88R, highlighting wines that are approachable yet capable of aging. The Médoc trio of Saint-Julien, Pauillac and Saint-Estèphe also earns 88R, with wines noted for their balance and potential. Robert Parker’s ratings echo this positive assessment, highlighting Château Ausone and Château Palmer as standouts that combine charm and character. These ratings confirm the 1999 Bordeaux vintage’s ability to deliver quality despite its challenges, making it a worthy choice for your next purchase.

Why Buy 1999 Bordeaux Wines?

There are countless reasons to buy 1999 Bordeaux wines today. First, their approachability makes them a pleasure to drink now, ideal for casual enthusiasts and seasoned collectors alike. Left Bank and Right Bank reds offer vibrant fruit and refined structure, while the sweet wines of Sauternes dazzle with honeyed richness. Second, the vintage’s moderate aging potential means these wines will continue to develop, offering added value to those building a cellar for the long term. Compared with more celebrated vintages such as 2000, 1999 Bordeaux remains undervalued, offering exceptional quality at a fraction of the price. The scarcity of the finest bottles, due to selective harvesting, adds to their exclusivity and appeal. Whether you are drawn to the elegance of Château Margaux, the power of Château Pétrus or the luxury of Château d’Yquem, the 1999 Bordeaux vintage combines tradition with opportunity. Add these wines to your collection today and savor the rewards of a year that defied the odds with grace and distinction.

Explore our selection and buy 1999 Bordeaux at the best price today. Elevate your wine experience with a vintage that proves Bordeaux can shine even in the face of adversity.

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