Is 2014 Bordeaux the Best Value Vintage to Buy Today?

Great Bordeaux vintages attract attention. Good vintages often create the best buying opportunities.

In this video, I revisit the overlooked 2014 Bordeaux vintage through three bottles from my own cellar:
Château Pontet-Canet 2014 from Pauillac
Château Montrose 2014 from Saint-Estèphe
Château Trotanoy 2014 from Pomerol

Overshadowed by the celebrated 2015 and 2016 vintages, 2014 is now entering an attractive drinking window while many of its finest wines remain considerably more affordable.

After more than 30 years of collecting Bordeaux, I would often rather buy a great château from a good vintage than an ordinary estate from a legendary one. For me, 2014 is a perfect example of that approach.

In this video, I explore:
Why the 2014 Bordeaux vintage deserves another look
Why Pauillac and Saint-Estèphe performed particularly well
How 2014 compares with 2008, 2015 and 2016
How the three wines differ in style and maturity
Their current price differences and relative value

The 2014 vintage is not Bordeaux’s richest or most celebrated year. Its appeal lies elsewhere: freshness, classical structure, savoury complexity and increasingly approachable tannins.

For collectors searching for mature Bordeaux at sensible prices, I believe 2014 currently offers some of the market’s most interesting opportunities.

Chapters
00:00 Great Vintage or Great Château?
02:10 Why 2014 Bordeaux Is Worth Buying
03:53 Château Pontet-Canet 2014
04:57 Château Pontet-Canet 2014's Tasting Notes
05:48 Château Montrose 2014
06:50 Château Montrose 2014's Tasting Notes
07:31 Château Trotanoy 2014
08:12 Château Trotanoy 2014's Tasting Notes
08:57 Final Verdict

Wines Featured
Château Pontet-Canet 2014 — Pauillac
Château Montrose 2014 — Saint-Estèphe ‪@chateaumontrosesaint-estep6554‬
Château Trotanoy 2014 — Pomerol

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