Wine 2004 Bordeaux

The 2004 Bordeaux vintage is a testament to the region's ability to produce elegant, well-balanced wines under classic conditions. Often overshadowed by the highly popular 2003 vintage and the celebrated 2005 vintage, 2004 is an unexpected success that has developed magnificently to become a truly delightful wine to drink today. This vintage marked a return to the traditional Bordeaux style, with refined structure, fresh acidity, and nuanced fruit profiles that appeal to both connoisseurs and casual enthusiasts alike. From the sinewy tannins of the Left Bank to the rich and accessible charm of the Right Bank, the 2004 Bordeaux vintage offers a harmonious blend of quality and value. Add to this the vibrant dry whites and the luxurious sweet wines of Sauternes, and you will understand why this vintage deserves a place in every wine lover's collection. 

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Forts de Latour 2004 OWC
16 in stock
78456
Red
75cl
90/100
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Bordeaux | Pauillac

Forts de Latour 2004

€180.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€150.00 ex-VAT
Poujeaux 2004
0 in stock
82720
Red
75cl
90/100
90/100
Out of stock
Bordeaux | Moulis en Médoc

Poujeaux 2004

€42.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€35.00 ex-VAT
Fombrauge 2004
Last one !
1 in stock
84939
Red
75cl
89/100
92/100
15/20
15/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

Fombrauge 2004

€54.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€45.00 ex-VAT
Chapelle d'Ausone 2004
4 in stock
94301
Red
75cl
90/100
87/100
17/20
15.5/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

Chapelle d'Ausone 2004

€180.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€150.00 ex-VAT
Haut Marbuzet 2004
7 in stock
105900
Red
75cl
88/100
89/100
16/20
17.5/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Estèphe

Haut Marbuzet 2004

€39.60 inc-VAT per bottle
€33.00 ex-VAT
Sociando Mallet 2004
2 in stock
105903
Red
75cl
90/100
90/100
17/20
16.5/20
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Bordeaux | Haut Médoc

Sociando Mallet 2004

€42.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€35.00 ex-VAT
Fieuzal 2004
Last one !
1 in stock
106479
Red
75cl
89+/100
88/100
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Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Fieuzal 2004

€48.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€40.00 ex-VAT
Clinet 2004
4 in stock
108562
Red
75cl
90/100
88/100
17/20
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Bordeaux | Pomerol

Clinet 2004

€108.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€90.00 ex-VAT
Fieuzal 2004 blanc -5% DISCOUNT !
-5%
7 in stock
113722
White
75cl
Slightly Damaged
88/100
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Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Fieuzal 2004 blanc -5% DISCOUNT !

€39.90 inc-VAT per bottle €42.00 inc-VAT -5%
€33.25 ex-VAT
Gazin 2004
3 in stock
113764
Red
75cl
90/100
89/100
16/20
16/20
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Bordeaux | Pomerol

Gazin 2004

€84.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€70.00 ex-VAT
Eglise Clinet 2004
1 in stock
114856
Red
75cl
94/100
92/100
17/20
17/20
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Bordeaux | Pomerol

Eglise Clinet 2004

€120.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€100.00 ex-VAT
Rauzan Gassies 2004 OWC
12 in stock
118466
Red
75cl
Original wood case - Sold by 12
87/100
15/20
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Rauzan Gassies 2004 OWC

€60.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€50.00 ex-VAT
Tertre 2004
3 in stock
120050
Red
75cl
88/100
88/100
17/20
15.5/20
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Bordeaux | Margaux

Tertre 2004

€48.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€40.00 ex-VAT
Plince 2004
5 in stock
120054
Red
75cl
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Bordeaux | Pomerol

Plince 2004

€36.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€30.00 ex-VAT
Chasse Spleen 2004 Magnum
11 in stock
121526
Red
150cl
88/100
87/100
16/20
15/20
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Bordeaux | Moulis en Médoc

Chasse Spleen 2004 Magnum

€84.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€70.00 ex-VAT
Château de Sales 2004 Magnum
4 in stock
121534
Red
150cl
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pomerol

Château de Sales 2004 Magnum

€84.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€70.00 ex-VAT
Haut Bages Libéral 2004 Magnum
6 in stock
121536
Red
150cl
90/100
88/100
15/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pauillac

Haut Bages Libéral 2004 Magnum

€84.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€70.00 ex-VAT
Latour 2004
1 in stock
125042
Red
75cl
95/100
95/100
18.5/20
18/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pauillac

Latour 2004

€528.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€440.00 ex-VAT
Clos Fourtet 2004
4 in stock
125060
Red
75cl
Top Shoulder
90/100
90/100
17.5/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

Clos Fourtet 2004

€96.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€80.00 ex-VAT
Latour 2004
2 in stock
126403
Red
75cl
95/100
95/100
18.5/20
18/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pauillac

Latour 2004

€528.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€440.00 ex-VAT
Figeac 2004
2 in stock
128142
Red
75cl
90/100
17/20
15/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

Figeac 2004

€198.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€165.00 ex-VAT
Tertre Roteboeuf 2004
1 in stock
128867
Red
75cl
89/100
17.5/20
17/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

Tertre Roteboeuf 2004

€228.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€190.00 ex-VAT
La Fleur Pétrus 2004
2 in stock
128869
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
90/100
17/20
15/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pomerol

La Fleur Pétrus 2004

€216.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€180.00 ex-VAT
La Fleur Pétrus 2004 -5% DISCOUNT !
-5%
2 in stock
128870
Red
75cl
Slightly Damaged
90/100
17/20
15/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pomerol

La Fleur Pétrus 2004 - PROMO -5%!

€205.20 inc-VAT per bottle €216.00 inc-VAT -5%
€171.00 ex-VAT
Croix de Beaucaillou 2004
1 in stock
129003
Red
75cl
88/100
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Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Croix de Beaucaillou 2004

€48.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€40.00 ex-VAT
Beychevelle 2004
8 in stock
129408
Red
75cl
89/100
91/100
15/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Beychevelle 2004

€102.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€85.00 ex-VAT
Duluc de Branaire Ducru 2004
3 in stock
129423
Red
75cl
90/100
88/100
17/20
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Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Duluc de Branaire Ducru 2004

€36.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€30.00 ex-VAT
Palmer 2004
10 in stock
130088
Red
75cl
94/100
91/100
17/20
17/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Margaux

Palmer 2004

€294.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€245.00 ex-VAT
Mouton Rothschild 2004
1 in stock
130172
Red
75cl
92/100
93/100
18.5/20
18/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pauillac

Mouton Rothschild 2004

€540.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€450.00 ex-VAT
Yquem 2004 - PROMO -5% !
-5%
0 in stock
131341
White
75cl
Slightly Damaged
92/100
17/20
19/20
Out of stock
Bordeaux | Sauternes

Yquem 2004 - PROMO -5%!

€330.60 inc-VAT per bottle €348.00 inc-VAT -5%
€275.50 ex-VAT
Malartic Lagravière 2004
4 in stock
131592
Red
75cl
87/100
17/20
16/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Malartic-Lagravière 2004

€42.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€35.00 ex-VAT
Beychevelle 2004
New
4 in stock
132713
Red
75cl
89/100
91/100
15/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Beychevelle 2004

€102.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€85.00 ex-VAT
Phélan Ségur 2004
New
3 in stock
132924
Red
75cl
87/100
88/100
16/20
16/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Saint Estèphe

Phélan Ségur 2004

€42.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€35.00 ex-VAT
Alter Ego 2004
New
3 in stock
132925
Red
75cl
88-90/100
88/100
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Margaux

Alter Ego 2004

€108.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€90.00 ex-VAT
Léoville Las Cases 2004
New
3 in stock
132952
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
93/100
95/100
18/20
18.5/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Léoville Las Cases 2004

€150.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€125.00 ex-VAT
Pichon Longueville Baron 2004
New
3 in stock
132959
Red
75cl
93/100
91/100
17.5/20
17/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pauillac

Pichon Longueville Baron 2004

€144.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€120.00 ex-VAT
Sociando Mallet 2004
New
6 in stock
132962
Red
75cl
90/100
90/100
17/20
16.5/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Haut Médoc

Sociando Mallet 2004

€42.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€35.00 ex-VAT
Troplong Mondot 2004
New
2 in stock
132968
Red
75cl
89+/100
90/100
17/20
16/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

Troplong Mondot 2004

€72.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€60.00 ex-VAT
Virginie de Valandraud 2004
New
2 in stock
132969
Red
75cl
87/100
16/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

Virginie de Valandraud 2004

€54.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€45.00 ex-VAT
Grand Puy Lacoste 2004
New
2 in stock
133149
Red
75cl
89/100
91/100
17/20
17/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pauillac

Grand Puy Lacoste 2004

€78.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€65.00 ex-VAT
Lafon Rochet 2004
New
3 in stock
133181
Red
75cl
90/100
88/100
16/20
16/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Saint Estèphe

Lafon Rochet 2004

€45.50 inc-VAT per bottle
€37.92 ex-VAT
Léoville Barton 2004
New
3 in stock
133182
Red
75cl
92+/100
91/100
17/20
17.5/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Léoville Barton 2004

€78.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€65.00 ex-VAT
Montrose 2004
New
2 in stock
133207
Red
75cl
92/100
92/100
17/20
16.5/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Saint Estèphe

Montrose 2004

€96.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€80.00 ex-VAT
Pontet Canet 2004
New
2 in stock
133231
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
92/100
93/100
17/20
17.5/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pauillac

Pontet Canet 2004

€78.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€65.00 ex-VAT
Les autres millésimes de la décennie

Weather conditions of the 2004 vintage

The 2004 growing season in Bordeaux unfolded at a pace favorable to a classic vintage. It began with a cold, wet winter that gave way to a mild, damp spring, setting the stage for healthy budbreak and flowering. Early summer brought hot, dry days, encouraging vigorous vine growth, although growers had to manage excessive foliage to maintain quality. Mid-August marked a turning point, with heavy rains raising concerns about possible dilution and delayed harvesting. September arrived as a savior for the vintage, offering sunny, warm days and cool nights that allowed the grapes to ripen fully while preserving their acidity. This late Indian summer concentrated flavors and ensured a large, healthy harvest, one of the biggest in Bordeaux's history. Cooler, rainier periods in October challenged late harvesters, but rigorous vineyard management by the leading estates yielded clean, ripe fruit. These conditions shaped Bordeaux's 2004 vintage into a year of elegance and balance, making it a notable vintage for those seeking classic Bordeaux wine.

Left Bank

The Left Bank shines particularly brightly in Bordeaux's 2004 vintage, especially in appellations such as Margaux, Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, and Saint-Julien. These red wines embody the region's signature refinement, with firm, savory tannins, fresh acidity, and juicy red-fruit character promising both immediate pleasure and aging potential. Margaux stands out for its elegance, producing wines with silky texture and aromatic finesse, as demonstrated by Château Margaux's poised, balanced offering. Pauillac, often hailed as the star of the vintage, delivered structured, complex wines with depth, as exemplified by Château Latour and Pichon Baron. Saint-Estèphe brought a blend of power and sophistication, with some estates creating bold, age-worthy reds. Saint-Julien, although slightly less consistent, still produced gems such as Léoville-Las Cases, marrying power with elegance. Bordeaux 2004 wines from the Left Bank are a classic wine lover's dream, offering structure and nuance at attractive prices today.

For lovers of dry white wines, Pessac-Léognan excelled in 2004. These whites are characterized by crystalline fruit, lively acidity, and pronounced minerality, thanks to the long growing season and cool September nights. Château Smith Haut Lafitte and Château Pape Clément created remarkable examples, with freshness and complexity that rival the region's best. Whether you are looking for reds or whites, the Left Bank of Bordeaux's 2004 vintage offers compelling reasons to explore and buy it.

Right Bank

On the Right Bank, Bordeaux's 2004 vintage shines with generous, approachable wines that combine early-drinking appeal with aging potential. Pomerol and Saint-Émilion led the way, producing reds with ripe fruit, supple tannins, and aromatic richness. In Pomerol, estates such as Château Pétrus, Château La Conseillante, and Vieux Château Certan harnessed the exceptional quality of Cabernet Franc to create intense, velvety wines with juicy fruit profiles. Saint-Émilion followed suit, with Château Cheval White and Château Angelus delivering generous, tannic reds that appeal to the palate. These wines recall the successful 1998 vintage, offering a blend of immediate drinking pleasure and the promise of future depth.

The success of the Right Bank in 2004 lies in its ability to produce wines that are both luxurious and affordable. Although some less prestigious examples suffered from dilution, the rigorous selection of the leading estates ensured concentration and complexity. For buyers seeking Bordeaux 2004 wines with character and value, the Right Bank offers a treasure trove of options that showcase Bordeaux's softer, fruitier side.

Sauternes: Sweet wines from the 2004 vintage

The sweet wines of Sauternes and Barsac from Bordeaux's 2004 vintage are a hidden gem, often overlooked but full of quality. A challenging year required strict selection to combat gray rot and uneven botrytis development, but the best estates rose to the challenge. August humidity followed by dry, sunny September days encouraged the development of noble rot, giving rise to rich, honeyed wines with lively acidity and intense fruit. Château d'Yquem, the ultimate benchmark, produced a luxurious, age-worthy wine reminiscent of the 1997 vintage, while Château Suduiraut and Château de Fargues crafted equally impressive cuvées with remarkable aromatic depth and balance.

These 2004 Sauternes wines offer a lighter, more aromatic style than the spectacular vintages, making them highly versatile for food pairing or solo enjoyment. Their rarity and quality make them a delight for collectors, and their immediate availability adds to their appeal. For those wishing to buy sweet Bordeaux 2004 wines, Sauternes offers a luxurious experience at a fraction of the price of more publicized vintages.

Critics' reviews

The Wine Advocate's vintage guide offers high praise for Bordeaux's 2004 vintage, with ratings that highlight its quality and drinkability. Barsac and Sauternes received an 87R (Ready to drink), signaling their immediate appeal, while Graves and Pessac-Léognan earned an 88T (Still tannic, young), showcasing their structured whites and reds. Margaux also received an 87T, reflecting its elegant, slow-maturing reds, while Pomerol and Saint-Émilion both earned an 88E (Early, approachable), praising their accessible charm. Saint-Julien, Pauillac, and Saint-Estèphe completed the Left Bank with an 88T, emphasizing their classic, tannic profiles.

Critics hailed 2004 as a return to classicism, with Robert Parker and others noting its balanced structure and value for money. The vintage's best wines, from Château Margaux to Château Pétrus, were praised for their refinement and depth, often drawing comparisons with the esteemed 1996 and 1998 vintages. These vintage notes confirm that Bordeaux 2004 is at its peak today, making it a smart choice for buyers seeking quality without the price premium of later years.

Why buy Bordeaux 2004 wines?

There are countless reasons to buy Bordeaux 2004 wines today. First, this vintage offers exceptional value. Thanks to high yields and meticulous vineyard management, 2004 produced a wealth of quality wines that remain affordable compared with the much-hyped 2003 and 2005 vintages. Whether you are looking for the structured reds of the Left Bank, the plush wines of the Right Bank, or the sweet, luxurious wines of Sauternes, these wines offer Bordeaux excellence at accessible prices.

Secondly, Bordeaux's 2004 vintage has reached its peak. Many red wines are ready to drink, with elegant fruit, balanced tannins, and fresh acidity that make them perfect for immediate enjoyment. Dry whites offer crisp, vibrant profiles, while sweet wines bring aromatic richness. However, the best examples still promise further development, appealing to collectors who enjoy watching their bottles evolve.

Finally, Bordeaux 2004 wines reflect the region's timeless appeal. This is a vintage that rewards savvy buyers with classic flavors, from juicy red fruit to honeyed botrytis, all crafted by some of Bordeaux's most iconic estates. Whether you wish to build a collection or are looking for an exceptional bottle for dinner, Bordeaux's 2004 vintage offers something for everyone. Do not miss the opportunity to buy Bordeaux 2004 at the best price.

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