Wine 2006 Bordeaux

The 2006 Bordeaux vintage bears witness to the resilience and skill of Bordeaux's winegrowers, with wines that shine despite a difficult growing season. Often overshadowed by the legendary 2005 vintage, 2006 offers a classic profile with structured reds, vibrant dry whites, and luxurious sweet wines that deserve a place in any wine lover's collection. This vintage illustrates Bordeaux's ability to produce balanced, age-worthy wines under variable conditions, with remarkable performances from the finest estates on the Left Bank, the Right Bank, and Sauternes. For those seeking a Bordeaux wine with depth, character, and a touch of traditional elegance, the 2006 vintage is a compelling choice.

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Marojallia 2006 OWC
6 in stock
83414
Red
75cl
Original wood case - Sold by 6
91/100
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Marojallia 2006 OWC

€66.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€55.00 ex-VAT
Clinet 2006
2 in stock
95420
Red
75cl
91/100
90/100
17/20
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Bordeaux | Pomerol

Clinet 2006

€102.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€85.00 ex-VAT
Grand Mayne 2006
1 in stock
105221
Red
75cl
88/100
15.5/20
16/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

Grand Mayne 2006

€54.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€45.00 ex-VAT
Clinet 2006
4 in stock
105841
Red
75cl
91/100
90/100
17/20
17/20
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Bordeaux | Pomerol

Clinet 2006

€102.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€85.00 ex-VAT
Clinet 2006
3 in stock
108563
Red
75cl
91/100
90/100
17/20
17/20
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Bordeaux | Pomerol

Clinet 2006

€102.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€85.00 ex-VAT
L'Arrosée 2006
Last one !
1 in stock
111456
Red
75cl
89/100
17/20
17/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

L'Arrosée 2006

€54.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€45.00 ex-VAT
Fieuzal 2006 blanc
5 in stock
113724
White
75cl
92/100
89/100
15.5/20
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Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Fieuzal 2006 blanc

€42.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€35.00 ex-VAT
Clos Fourtet 2006 OWC
12 in stock
113743
Red
75cl
Original wood case - Sold by 12
93/100
90/100
16.5/20
16/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

Clos Fourtet 2006 OWC

€96.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€80.00 ex-VAT
La Pointe 2006 OWC
24 in stock
113769
Red
75cl
Original wood case - Sold by 12
88/100
86/100
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Bordeaux | Pomerol

La Pointe 2006 OWC

€48.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€40.00 ex-VAT
Clinet 2006
Last one !
1 in stock
114669
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
91/100
90/100
17/20
17/20
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Bordeaux | Pomerol

Clinet 2006

€102.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€85.00 ex-VAT
Brane Cantenac 2006 OWC
18 in stock
120044
Red
75cl
Original wood case - Sold by 6
89/100
90/100
16.5/20
15/20
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Brane Cantenac 2006 OWC

€78.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€65.00 ex-VAT
Guiraud 2006
0 in stock
122618
White
75cl
93/100
16/20
Out of stock
Bordeaux | Sauternes

Guiraud 2006

€39.60 inc-VAT per bottle
€33.00 ex-VAT
Chasse Spleen 2006
4 in stock
123528
Red
75cl
89/100
15.5/20
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Bordeaux | Moulis en Médoc

Chasse Spleen 2006

€42.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€35.00 ex-VAT
Maucaillou 2006
27 in stock
123534
Red
75cl
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Bordeaux | Moulis en Médoc

Maucaillou 2006

€22.80 inc-VAT per bottle
€19.00 ex-VAT
Petit Village 2006
7 in stock
123556
Red
75cl
86/100
88/100
16.5/20
16/20
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Bordeaux | Pomerol

Petit Village 2006

€78.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€65.00 ex-VAT
Haut Marbuzet 2006
17 in stock
123572
Red
75cl
87/100
88/100
16/20
16.5/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Estèphe

Haut Marbuzet 2006

€42.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€35.00 ex-VAT
Lagrange 2006
32 in stock
123583
Red
75cl
93/100
90/100
16/20
15/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Lagrange 2006

€60.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€50.00 ex-VAT
Montrose 2006
12 in stock
124487
Red
75cl
Original wood case - Sold by 12
87/100
93/100
15.5/20
17/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Estèphe

Montrose 2006

€114.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€95.00 ex-VAT
Sociando Mallet 2006 - PROMO -5% !
-5%
2 in stock
126138
Red
75cl
Slightly Damaged
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Bordeaux | Haut Médoc

Sociando Mallet 2006 - PROMO -5% !

€43.32 inc-VAT per bottle €45.60 inc-VAT -5%
€36.10 ex-VAT
Calon Ségur 2006
1 in stock
127419
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
93/100
92/100
17/20
17.5/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Estèphe

Calon Ségur 2006

€108.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€90.00 ex-VAT
Soutard 2006
2 in stock
127425
Red
75cl
15/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

Soutard 2006

€48.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€40.00 ex-VAT
Tertre 2006
3 in stock
127463
Red
75cl
85/100
16/20
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Tertre 2006

€54.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€45.00 ex-VAT
La Gomerie 2006
4 in stock
129144
Red
75cl
91/100
92/100
16/20
17/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

La Gomerie 2006

€84.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€70.00 ex-VAT
Rauzan Ségla 2006
6 in stock
129602
Red
75cl
Original wood case - Sold by 6
92/100
17,5/20
17/20
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Rauzan Ségla 2006

€90.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€75.00 ex-VAT
Pavillon Rouge 2006
12 in stock
130096
Red
75cl
86/100
88/100
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Pavillon Rouge 2006

€174.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€145.00 ex-VAT
Climens 2006
3 in stock
130330
White
75cl
94/100
94/100
19/20
17.5/20
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Bordeaux | Sauternes

Climens 2006

€66.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€55.00 ex-VAT
Trotanoy 2006
1 in stock
130594
Red
75cl
93/100
93/100
18.5/20
18/20
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Bordeaux | Pomerol

Trotanoy 2006

€192.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€160.00 ex-VAT
Raymond Lafon 2006
7 in stock
131291
White
75cl
89/100
16.5/20
16/20
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Bordeaux | Sauternes

Raymond Lafon 2006

€48.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€40.00 ex-VAT
Sociando Mallet 2006
5 in stock
131614
Red
75cl
17/20
16.5/20
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Bordeaux | Haut Médoc

Sociando Mallet 2006

€45.60 inc-VAT per bottle
€38.00 ex-VAT
Calon Ségur 2006
New
2 in stock
132917
Red
75cl
93/100
92/100
17/20
17.5/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Estèphe

Calon Ségur 2006

€108.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€90.00 ex-VAT
Haut Marbuzet 2006
New
3 in stock
132918
Red
75cl
87/100
88/100
16/20
16.5/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Saint Estèphe

Haut Marbuzet 2006

€42.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€35.00 ex-VAT
Branaire Ducru 2006
New
1 in stock
132933
Red
75cl
88/100
90/100
17/20
16/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Branaire Ducru 2006

€60.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€50.00 ex-VAT
Clinet 2006
New
2 in stock
132935
Red
75cl
91/100
90/100
17/20
17/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pomerol

Clinet 2006

€102.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€85.00 ex-VAT
Kirwan 2006
New
3 in stock
132947
Red
75cl
88/100
90/100
15.5/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Margaux

Kirwan 2006

€66.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€55.00 ex-VAT
Langoa Barton 2006
New
1 in stock
132951
Red
75cl
91/100
91/100
16.5/20
16.5/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Langoa Barton 2006

€54.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€45.00 ex-VAT
Sociando Mallet 2006
New
3 in stock
132964
Red
75cl
17/20
16.5/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Haut Médoc

Sociando Mallet 2006

€45.60 inc-VAT per bottle
€38.00 ex-VAT
Les autres millésimes de la décennie

Weather Conditions of the 2006 Vintage

The 2006 season in Bordeaux was a true climatic rollercoaster, testing the adaptability of the region's winemakers. A cold, wet winter set the stage, delaying bud break and keeping the vines dormant until early spring. In June and July, conditions turned hot and dry, with July temperatures exceeding averages by 4.4°C, driving the grapes toward ripeness. However, August brought a dramatic shift, with cooler weather, overcast skies, and drizzle slowing veraison and swelling the berries with moisture. Just when the outcome seemed uncertain, September arrived as a saving grace: a heatwave rivaling the intensity of 1921, followed by warm, sunny days that ripened the grapes to perfection. Yet the month was not without its trials, featuring mid-September storms and heavy rains that particularly affected late-ripening areas. Pomerol largely escaped the downpours by harvesting early, while the Left Bank experienced mixed results depending on timing and terroir. Fine weather in October rewarded those who waited, ensuring that meticulous selection yielded concentrated, well-structured wines. This dynamic vintage, shaped by nature's whims, underscores the expertise behind every bottle of 2006 Bordeaux wine.

Left Bank

The Left Bank of Bordeaux, encompassing the Médoc, Pauillac, and Pessac-Léognan, stood out as a premier region in the 2006 vintage, producing red and white wines of remarkable structure and finesse. Cabernet Sauvignon performed exceptionally well on gravel soils that withstood the season's challenges, yielding wines with firm tannins, fresh acidity, and deep fruit flavors. Pauillac stands out as the most consistent appellation, with Château Mouton Rothschild earning praise as the wine of the vintage—a striking example of power and elegance. Nearby, Pontet-Canet delivered a superb offering, thanks to rigorous selection that lowered yields while elevating quality. Château Margaux and Château Latour opted for a traditional, restrained style, highlighting the beloved classic Bordeaux structure, while Château Haut-Brion brought added complexity and balance to the collection.

Pessac-Léognan also distinguished itself, with its dry whites stealing the spotlight. A cool August preserved acidity, and the warmth of September brought phenolic ripeness, producing aromatic, fruit-forward whites with delicate minerality. Château Pape Clément White, rated 98 by Robert Parker, perfectly illustrates this success with its vibrant clarity and aging potential. For red wine enthusiasts, the 2006 Left Bank vintage offers powerful, tannic wines that drink well now while holding great promise for future development. These highlights make the Left Bank a premier choice for anyone looking to buy 2006 Bordeaux wines.

Right Bank

On the Right Bank, Pomerol and Saint-Émilion crafted some of the most captivating wines of the 2006 vintage, with Merlot taking center stage on clay and limestone soils. Pomerol shone particularly bright, escaping much of the September rains thanks to an early harvest. The result? Concentrated, opulent wines with supple tannins and hedonistic charm. Château Pétrus and Château La Conseillante produced remarkable examples, blending rich fruit with aromatic complexity that appeals equally to immediate drinkers and patient collectors. Château Cheval White, rated 97 by Robert Parker, further elevates the Right Bank's reputation with its measured elegance and depth.

Saint-Émilion showed greater variability but still delivered gems. Château Angélus and Château Pavie crafted exceptional wines, balancing ripe fruit with masculine structure, while Château Ausone added finesse to the lineup. Although Pomerol generally outperformed its neighbor, the finest offerings from Saint-Émilion hold their own with impressive quality. The 2006 Right Bank wines offer a softer, more accessible style compared to the Left Bank, making them versatile additions to any cellar. For those seeking to taste the lush, Merlot-driven side of Bordeaux, these wines are must-haves.

Sauternes: Sweet Wines of the 2006 Vintage

The sweet wines of Sauternes and Barsac from the 2006 Bordeaux vintage are a triumph of perseverance, overcoming a season with limited botrytis influence to produce rich, balanced treasures. Harvest selection was crucial, as winemakers meticulously handpicked the finest grapes to craft wines with concentrated sweetness, toasted notes, and vibrant acidity. Château d'Yquem, earning a remarkable 98 from Robert Parker, leads the way with its luxurious profile and aging complexity, drawing comparisons to the prestigious 1998 vintage. Château Suduiraut also impressed, delivering a round, harmonious wine that delights the palate with its depth and elegance.

Although production was lower than in 2005, the quality of these sweet wines remains exceptional, particularly on the clay soils of Sauternes and limestone terroirs of Barsac. Their well-defined aromas and balanced structure make them highly sought-after by collectors and dessert wine enthusiasts alike. For those looking to buy 2006 Bordeaux sweet wines, Sauternes and Barsac offer a decadent experience that promises to evolve beautifully over time, adding a touch of opulence to any collection.

Critics' Reviews

The 2006 Bordeaux vintage received high praise from Robert Parker and The Wine Advocate, highlighting its quality across all categories. Château Cheval White earned an impressive 97, reflecting its elegance and power, while Château d'Yquem, with a 98, confirmed its status as an icon among sweet wines. Dry whites like Laville-Haut-Brion White and Pape Clément White both scored 98 points, celebrated for their precision and fruit intensity. The Wine Advocate vintage guide further validates the vintage's appeal, rating Pomerol as "Outstanding" at 90T for its tannic, youthful reds, and Barsac/Sauternes as "Above Average to Excellent" at 88R, emphasizing their drinkability. Graves/Pessac-Léognan and Margaux scored 87E and 88E, respectively, for their early accessibility.

Critics praised the classic structure of the vintage, with wines like Mouton Rothschild hailed as highlights by several reviewers. The aromatic concentration of the dry whites and the luxurious balance of the sweet wines also drew significant attention, establishing 2006 as a vintage of resilience and refinement. These vintage ratings and expert recommendations make a compelling case for adding 2006 Bordeaux to your collection.

Why Buy 2006 Bordeaux Wines?

So, why buy 2006 Bordeaux wines? This vintage offers a unique blend of accessibility and longevity, appealing to both casual drinkers and serious collectors. The reds, with their firm tannins and fresh acidity, provide a classic Bordeaux experience that drinks beautifully today while holding tremendous promise for the future. The structured, Cabernet-driven wines of the Left Bank and the lush, Merlot-based wines of the Right Bank offer wonderful diversity, while the dry white wines of Pessac-Léognan bring vibrant freshness to the table. The sweet wines of Sauternes add a touch of richness, perfect for special occasions or long-term cellaring.

Beyond their taste, these wines carry the prestige of Bordeaux's finest estates, from Mouton Rothschild to Yquem, ensuring exceptional quality and exclusivity. The rarity of the 2006 vintage, resulting from reduced yields and meticulous selection, enhances its appeal and makes it a top-tier choice on the secondary market. Whether you are building a cellar or looking for a memorable bottle, 2006 Bordeaux wines offer exceptional value and character. Do not miss the opportunity to buy 2006 Bordeaux at the best price and savor a vintage that proves great wines can emerge even from the most challenging seasons.

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