1979 Bordeaux Wine Buying Guide Tips on Best Value Wines
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This Bordeaux wine value buying guide page is a list of the top 1979 Bordeaux wines in the market for the money today. These are the best Bordeaux wines from the vintage combining quality, character and price from every major Bordeaux appellation.
1979 Bordeaux wine was at its peak a decade ago. Today, with one exception, Chateau Lafleur, the wines are in various states of decline. Some are gradual, others have dropped their fruit. For more details on the 1979 Bordeaux vintage, harvest and the wines: 1979 Bordeaux Wine For tips on other Bordeaux value wines and vintages: Bordeaux Wine Buying Guide Find the Best Bordeaux for the money to buy today (Vintages 1959 to today)
Certan de May 90 Pts
Haut Brion 90 Pts
Lafleur is the uncontested star of the vintage! And while very, very expensive, for a sublime, mature Lafleur, it’s well priced.
Margaux 92 Pts
La Mission Haut Brion 88 Pts