What are your favorite 2004 Bordeaux sub-$40?

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I admit, after popping the corks on some a couple weeks back (all modest names like Lagune, GPL, etc.) I really like these wines.

All were drinkable now and very enjoyable.

What are some of your favorites for under $40? Bonus points for under $25 :slight_smile:

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GPL, Clos Puy Arnaud

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'04 Larcis Ducasse, by a MILE! Fantastic wine.

Here is my note from April:

  • 2004 Château Larcis Ducasse - France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru (4/25/2009)
    Perhaps a bit early on this wine, but not at all unapproachable. Beautiful, bright red fruits, sweet anise, and a lovely floral component on the nose - overall, quite elegant, but not shy, either. The palate on this wine is very heavy and silky - substantial, but not thick or syrupy by any means. More red fruits, blue fruits, large unripe tannins, some charred fruit and oak, lots of fresh beef, and a drying finish with good acidity as well. I’m looking forward to these in the years to come. (91 pts.)

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Lascombes, obviously.

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Troplong Mondot

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And extra bonus points for left bank. [wink.gif]

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Château D’Issan, Margaux -$35

Château Reynon - $15-20

Château Grand Pascaud - $13

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Smith Haut Lafite. Just picked up two cases on clearance this weekend for 31 bucks each.

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2004 Château Léoville Poyferré - France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien (8/31/2009)
Had over 3 days. On the first day it was next the the 2004 VC Certan which was sadly corked to high heaven.
The nose was very nice. Spicy, sappy and leathery. With time there was more brambly along with an iron quality. The dark flavors worked great with the lightish mouthfeel and abundant acidity. Built for food. High acid and medium tannin. It is a bit animal. On the 3rd day it was a bit sour and slightly sherried. (91 pts.)

For sub $20 the 2004 Château d’Angludet was awesome.

Great stuff in this thread. Thanks!

Jason

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Love to know where you found that deal…

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giscours and branaire have been really nice

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I am amazed how many young Bordeaux are sacrificed for the sake of science here. If you stash all of the above wines for another 3 - 5 years, you will be amazed at how good they become. Then they will drink great for many years.

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Check http://www.wineglobe.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; if you want some for $35/bottle.

I’ve enjoyed Smith Haut Laffite, Lascombes, Fluer Cardinale most recently. All easily under $40. I nabbed some Montrose for around $40 but I think I have to wait like 100 years before I open them - I believe that is what The Palate noted.

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thanks, Lance

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Sorry for pulling this old threat up again BUT I have no clue about the prices in the US, but I am not able to get most of the wines mentiones for ~35€ in Germany. Some of them are even in the region 60€+.

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Easily best deal was Pavie Macquin at $29. Lovely wine and fantastic at that price.

Others: Troplong Mondot @ $36.25, Pontet Canet @ $36.25, and Giscours @ $29.95

Just a dollar or two over the $40 threshold: Cos, Haut Bailly, Clos St Martin, and Montrose.

A few bucks more: Pavie Decesse ($49), Valandraud ($58).

Also Angelus for $75.

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I very much enjoyed the '04 Larcis Ducasse closer to release - it is quite shut down now, in my opinion, so the remainder sit in my cellar.

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Right at the $40 price point: Château Saint-Pierre.

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montrose