Wine 1998 Bordeaux

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The 1998 Bordeaux vintage stands as a remarkable chapter in the storied history of this iconic wine region, offering a compelling blend of quality, character, and accessibility that continues to captivate wine lovers today. Known for its exceptional performance on the Right Bank, particularly in Pomerol and Saint-Émilion, this vintage produced wines of opulence, elegance, and longevity, driven by the triumph of Merlot in a year that challenged growers with shifting weather patterns. While the Left Bank faced a more uneven season, standout producers in the Médoc and Pessac-Léognan crafted wines of refined structure and surprising depth, adding diversity to the vintage’s appeal. The sweet wines of Sauternes and Barsac, though less concentrated in botrytis, delivered approachable richness, while dry whites from Pessac-Léognan shone with vibrancy and precision. For those seeking to buy 1998 Bordeaux, this vintage offers a treasure trove of well-priced classics, many of which are drinking beautifully now yet still promise further evolution in the bottle.

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Balestard la Tonnelle 1998
2 in stock
82747
Red
75
86/100
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Bordeaux | Saint Emilion
Balestard la Tonnelle 1998
€54.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€45.00 ex-VAT
Ormes de Pez 1998
Last one !
1 in stock
66874
Red
75
87/100
85/100
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Bordeaux | Saint Estèphe
Ormes de Pez 1998
€42.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€35.00 ex-VAT
Armailhac 1998
Last one !
1 in stock
72810
Red
75
90/100
86/100
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Bordeaux | Pauillac
Armailhac 1998
€96.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€80.00 ex-VAT
Ferrand 1998
6 in stock
72827
Red
75
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Bordeaux | Pomerol
Ferrand 1998
€48.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€40.00 ex-VAT
Pique Caillou 1998
DISCOUNT
-10% by 6
-5% by 3
19 in stock
73229
Red
75
85/100
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Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan
Pique Caillou 1998
€30.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€25.00 ex-VAT
Marquis d'Alesme 1998 OWC
6 in stock
76143
Red
75
Original wood case - Sold by 6
85-89/100
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Bordeaux | Margaux
Marquis d'Alesme 1998 OWC
€60.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€50.00 ex-VAT
La Solitude 1998
22 in stock
73213
Red
75
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Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan
La Solitude 1998
€36.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€30.00 ex-VAT
Ormes de Pez 1998
Last one !
1 in stock
74245
Red
75
87/100
85/100
16/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Estèphe
Ormes de Pez 1998
€42.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€35.00 ex-VAT
Vins & Millesimes
12 in stock
78044
Red
75
Original wood case - Sold by 12
86/100
85/100
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Bordeaux | Haut Médoc
Citran 1998 OWC
€32.40 inc-VAT per bottle
€27.00 ex-VAT
Saint Pierre 1998
Last one !
1 in stock
82740
Red
75
87/100
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Bordeaux | Saint Julien
Saint Pierre 1998
€72.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€60.00 ex-VAT
Armailhac 1998
3 in stock
89562
Red
75
90/100
86/100
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Bordeaux | Pauillac
Armailhac 1998
€96.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€80.00 ex-VAT
La Tour Carnet 1998
12 in stock
92755
Red
75
83-85/100
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Bordeaux | Haut Médoc
La Tour Carnet 1998
€42.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€35.00 ex-VAT
Clos du Marquis 1998
4 in stock
95467
Red
75
90/100
88/100
15/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Julien
Clos du Marquis 1998
€68.40 inc-VAT per bottle
€57.00 ex-VAT
Virginie de Valandraud 1998
7 in stock
95554
Red
75
88/100
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Bordeaux | Saint Emilion
Virginie de Valandraud 1998
€62.40 inc-VAT per bottle
€52.00 ex-VAT
Pavillon Rouge 1998
Last one !
1 in stock
96161
Red
75
Very slightly damaged
86/100
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Bordeaux | Bordeaux
Pavillon Rouge 1998
€168.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€140.00 ex-VAT
Rabaud Promis 1998
Last one !
1 in stock
99403
White
75
90/100
15/20
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Bordeaux | Sauternes
Rabaud Promis 1998
€36.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€30.00 ex-VAT
Bel Air Marquis d'Aligre 1998
2 in stock
100203
Red
75
Very High Shoulder
88/100
17/20
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Bordeaux | Margaux
Bel Air Marquis d'Aligre 1998
€90.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€75.00 ex-VAT
Fieuzal 1998
4 in stock
104449
Red
75
86/100
87/100
16/20
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Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan
Fieuzal 1998
€42.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€35.00 ex-VAT
Lafon Rochet 1998
Last one !
1 in stock
104468
Red
75
88/100
16/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Estèphe
Lafon Rochet 1998
€54.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€45.00 ex-VAT
Les Tourelles de Longueville 1998 OWC
6 in stock
104482
Red
75
Original wood case -Sold by 6
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Bordeaux | Pauillac
Les Tourelles de Longueville 1998 OWC
€42.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€35.00 ex-VAT
Belair Dubois Challon 1998
Last one !
1 in stock
105201
Red
75
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Bordeaux | Saint Emilion
Belair Dubois Challon 1998
€84.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€70.00 ex-VAT
Moulin de Duhart 1998
Last one !
1 in stock
107733
Red
75cl
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Bordeaux | Pauillac
Moulin de Duhart 1998
€42.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€35.00 ex-VAT
Bahans Haut Brion 1998
1 in stock
107829
Red
75cl
92/100
16/20
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Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan
Bahans Haut Brion 1998
€96.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€80.00 ex-VAT
Lynch Bages 1998
Last one !
1 in stock
109959
Red
75cl
87/100
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Bordeaux | Pauillac
Lynch Bages 1998
€138.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€115.00 ex-VAT
Saint Pierre 1998
Last one !
1 in stock
109963
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
85-88/100
16/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Julien
Saint Pierre 1998
€72.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€60.00 ex-VAT
Coufran 1998
Last one !
1 in stock
109964
Red
75cl
86-87/100
86/100
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Bordeaux | Haut Médoc
Coufran 1998
€36.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€30.00 ex-VAT
Ormes de Pez 1998
Last one !
1 in stock
109965
Red
75cl
87/100
85/100
16/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Estèphe
Ormes de Pez 1998
€42.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€35.00 ex-VAT
Larcis Ducasse 1998
Last one !
1 in stock
109968
Red
75cl
86/100
16/20
17/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Emilion
Larcis Ducasse 1998
€102.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€85.00 ex-VAT
Fonroque 1998
Last one !
1 in stock
109969
Red
75cl
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Bordeaux | Saint Emilion
Fonroque 1998
€42.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€35.00 ex-VAT
Pétrus 1998
Last one !
1 in stock
111000
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
100/100
18/20
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Bordeaux | Pomerol
Pétrus 1998
€3,900.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€3,250.00 ex-VAT
Laville Haut Brion 1998 blanc
Last one !
1 in stock
111085
White
75cl
Slightly Damaged
95/100
17/20
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Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan
Laville Haut Brion 1998 blanc
€300.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€250.00 ex-VAT
Latour 1998
2 in stock
111531
Red
75cl
90/100
16/20
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Bordeaux | Pauillac
Latour 1998
€558.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€465.00 ex-VAT
Lagune 1998
New
3 in stock
112692
Red
75cl
83-85/100
87/100
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Bordeaux | Haut Médoc
Lagune 1998
€66.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€55.00 ex-VAT
Kirwan 1998
New
1 in stock
112720
Red
75cl
90/100
89/100
16/20
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Bordeaux | Margaux
Kirwan 1998
€72.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€60.00 ex-VAT
Cadet Piola 1998 -10% DISCOUNT !
New
-10%
4 in stock
113368
Red
75cl
Damaged
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Bordeaux | Saint Emilion
Cadet Piola 1998 -10% DISCOUNT !
€37.80 inc-VAT per bottle €42.00 inc-VAT -10%
€31.50 ex-VAT
Lilian Ladouys 1998
New
4 in stock
113369
Red
75cl
15/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Estèphe
Lilian Ladouys 1998
€30.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€25.00 ex-VAT
Branaire Duluc Ducru 1998
New
2 in stock
113370
Red
75cl
16/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Julien
Branaire Duluc Ducru 1998
€66.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€55.00 ex-VAT
Fieuzal 1998
New
4 in stock
113372
Red
75cl
86/100
16/20
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Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan
Fieuzal 1998
€38.40 inc-VAT per bottle
€32.00 ex-VAT
Gruaud Larose 1998
New
4 in stock
113490
Red
75cl
88/100
86/100
16/20
17.5/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Julien
Gruaud Larose 1998
€102.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€85.00 ex-VAT
Brane Cantenac 1998
New
6 in stock
113491
Red
75cl
86/100
18/20
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Bordeaux | Margaux
Brane Cantenac 1998
€102.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€85.00 ex-VAT
Pavillon Rouge 1998
New
3 in stock
113492
Red
75cl
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Bordeaux | Margaux
Pavillon Rouge 1998
€174.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€145.00 ex-VAT
Malescot Saint Exupéry 1998
New
8 in stock
113501
Red
75cl
90/100
16/20
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Bordeaux | Margaux
Malescot Saint Exupéry 1998
€78.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€65.00 ex-VAT
The other vintages

Weather Conditions of the 1998 Vintage

The 1998 Bordeaux vintage unfolded against a backdrop of dramatic weather shifts, shaping a year that favored adaptability and rewarded meticulous vineyard management. Spring began cool and wet, with April and May delivering ample rainfall that slowed early vine growth. Flowering, however, proceeded evenly under calmer conditions in late May, setting the stage for a promising crop. June oscillated between heat and chill, while July remained unseasonably cool and overcast, keeping sugar levels modest and acidity high. The turning point came in August, when intense heat and abundant sunshine swept across Bordeaux, peaking at over 30°C in some areas. This hot, dry spell concentrated the grapes, particularly the early-ripening Merlot, though it also stressed vines on lighter soils. September brought relief with timely rains and warm, dry days, allowing the Right Bank to harvest under near-perfect conditions. However, late September rains, totaling over three inches in the Médoc, complicated the Cabernet Sauvignon harvest on the Left Bank, introducing variability to the vintage. This tale of two banks underscores why 1998 Bordeaux wines reflect such distinct regional personalities, making them a fascinating choice for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Left Bank

On the Left Bank, the 1998 Bordeaux vintage reveals a spectrum of styles, from the restrained power of the Médoc to the standout elegance of Pessac-Léognan. The season’s late rains challenged Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant vineyards, resulting in wines that lean toward firm tannins, fresh acidity, and a structured, classic profile. While not as flamboyant as their Right Bank counterparts, these 1998 Bordeaux wines from the Médoc have matured gracefully, with top estates like Château Lafite Rothschild and Château Mouton Rothschild producing bottlings of remarkable finesse and depth. These wines, often compared to the poised 1988 vintage, offer a subtle charm that appeals to those who appreciate Bordeaux’s traditional side.

In Pessac-Léognan, the Left Bank truly shines in 1998. Benefiting from a higher Merlot component and well-timed harvesting, estates such as Château Haut-Brion and Château La Mission Haut-Brion crafted reds of extraordinary richness and balance, marked by lush fruit, velvety textures, and a youthful vigor that belies their age. The dry whites from this appellation, including the stellar Haut-Brion Blanc, dazzle with vibrant acidity, ripe fruit, and a mineral edge, making them some of the vintage’s hidden gems. For buyers seeking Left Bank 1998 Bordeaux wines, Pessac-Léognan offers a compelling mix of immediate enjoyment and long-term potential, perfect for rounding out any collection.

Right Bank

The Right Bank is the undisputed star of the 1998 Bordeaux vintage, with Pomerol and Saint-Émilion delivering some of the decade’s most celebrated wines. The warm, dry August and early September weather perfectly suited Merlot and Cabernet Franc, yielding grapes with thick skins, ripe fruit, and concentrated flavors. In Pomerol, the vintage reaches its pinnacle, producing wines of hedonistic charm, opulence, and remarkable purity. Château Pétrus, with its monumental depth, stands as a contender for the greatest Bordeaux of the 1990s, while estates like Château Lafleur and Château L’Église-Clinet offer stunning complexity and longevity. These 1998 Bordeaux wines from Pomerol are rich, round, and expressive, rivaling the legendary 1990 vintage in their allure.

Saint-Émilion also excels, though its wines tend to be slightly lighter than Pomerol’s. Château Cheval Blanc, perched near the Pomerol border, delivers a breathtaking blend of power and elegance, while Château Pavie and Château Ausone showcase the appellation’s potential for structured, aromatic reds. The Right Bank’s 1998 Bordeaux wines are celebrated for their plush textures, vibrant fruit, and approachability, with many drinking beautifully today yet retaining the structure to age further. For those looking to buy 1998 Bordeaux, the Right Bank offers an irresistible combination of quality and value, making it a must-explore region for wine enthusiasts.

Sauternes : Sweet Wines of the 1998 Vintage

The sweet wines of Sauternes and Barsac in the 1998 Bordeaux vintage present a delightful, if understated, addition to the year’s lineup. A season with moderate heat and less intense botrytis influence produced wines that lean toward early-drinking pleasure rather than profound concentration. Nonetheless, top estates like Château d’Yquem and Château Suduiraut crafted rich, honeyed bottlings with bright acidity and balanced sweetness, evoking the elegant style of the 1988 vintage. In Barsac, Château Climens and Château Coutet stand out for their refined profiles, offering lush fruit and a luxurious mouthfeel that appeals to both collectors and casual sippers.

These 1998 Bordeaux sweet wines are approachable now, with a freshness that makes them versatile for pairing or standalone enjoyment. While they may lack the intense nobility of blockbuster Sauternes vintages, their quality and scarcity enhance their appeal on the secondary market. For buyers seeking a taste of Bordeaux’s sweet side, the 1998 vintage offers well-priced options that deliver immediate satisfaction and a touch of decadence.

Critic’s Reviews

The 1998 Bordeaux vintage earned high praise from critics, with Robert Parker’s ratings underscoring its excellence, particularly on the Right Bank. Château Cheval Blanc and Château Pétrus both secured a perfect 100 points, lauded for their opulent fruit and enduring structure. Château Haut-Brion also claimed a 100-point score, highlighting Pessac-Léognan’s Left Bank triumph, while Château Angélus (98), Château Pavie Macquin (97), and Trotanoy (99) cemented the Right Bank’s dominance. These 1998 vintage wine ratings reflect the meticulous craftsmanship behind these bottlings, making them prized additions for any cellar.

The Wine Advocate Vintage Guide further elevates the vintage’s stature, rating Pomerol and Saint-Émilion as “Extraordinary” (96T) for their tannic, youthful reds, and Pessac-Léognan as “Outstanding” (94T) for its structured, age-worthy wines. The Médoc’s northern appellations (St. Julien, Pauillac, St. Estèphe) earned an “Above Average to Excellent” rating (87T), acknowledging their solid, if less exuberant, performance. Sauternes and Barsac received an “Above Average to Excellent” score (87E), praised for their accessibility. Critics consistently highlight the Right Bank’s lush, Merlot-driven wines and Pessac-Léognan’s refined reds and whites as the vintage’s standout achievements, reinforcing why 1998 Bordeaux remains a favorite among connoisseurs.

Why Buy 1998 Bordeaux Wines ?

For wine enthusiasts and collectors, the 1998 Bordeaux vintage offers an irresistible blend of quality, diversity, and value that makes it a standout choice in today’s market. The Right Bank’s Pomerol and Saint-Émilion wines deliver opulent, fruit-forward profiles that rival the region’s finest years, with many still available at prices far more approachable than the hyped 2000 vintage. Left Bank gems from Pessac-Léognan, including both reds and dry whites, provide elegance and structure, appealing to those who savor Bordeaux’s classic finesse. The sweet wines of Sauternes and Barsac add a luxurious, ready-to-drink option that complements the vintage’s broader portfolio.

These 1998 Bordeaux wines are at a sweet spot now, with many drinking beautifully while still offering potential for further development, making them ideal for both immediate enjoyment and long-term cellaring. Their scarcity, driven by selective harvesting and limited production at top estates, enhances their desirability on the secondary market. Whether you’re building a collection or seeking a special bottle for a memorable occasion, buying 1998 Bordeaux means securing a piece of a vintage celebrated for its regional contrasts and enduring appeal. Explore our selection and purchase Bordeaux 1998 at the best price to experience this exceptional year for yourself !

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