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Bordeaux Databank 2004

This Databank will be updated constantly throughout April and May as prices are released by the Châteaux. Check back often for updates.



See Tom Cannavan's report from the en primeur tastings, with conclusions on the vintage and detailed tasting notes on over 150 wines.


See our consolidated table of critics' choices, with the pick of the 2004s from Jancis Robinson, Robert Parker, Anthony Rose and James Suckling.


Download Liv-ex members survey of wine buyers' best wines, best value wines, biggest disappoinments and more.


See current prices for top wines and check back often as more are added as they are released by the Châteaux.


     

For an explanation of 'en primeur', click here

Berry Bros & Rudd have been trading from the same premises for 300 years, and offer a comprehensive and reliable en primeur service. For latest prices, sign-up for the BBR Newsletter. Berry's Bordeaux buyers tasted their way through no less than 500 wines: read their findings in the Buyers' Journal.
T: 01256 340123, E: cellaradvice@bbr.com
  

Albany Vintners is owned by Marcus Edwards, who has been tasting extensively in Bordeaux looking for quality and value. Trading exclusively in fine wines, Albany Vintners will be updating their 2004 offer daily through coming weeks with tasting notes, information and prices for wines offer in-bond, in London.
T: 0845 330 8858, E: sales@albanyvintners.com
  

Averys Averys can trace its roots back to 1793, and today an Avery - Master of Wine, John - is still in charge. Today they are one of the UK's most respected merchants, and will have a dedicated Bordeaux 2004 section on their easy-to-use web site with tasting notes and latest offers.
T: 0845 128 3797, E: sales@averys.com
 

Bibendum is an established, top-flight fine wine merchant, and their comprehensive report and recommendations on Bordeaux 2004 is well worth a browse (click to download). Lots of top names, and very good value Crus Bourgeois are on offer, and the "Picks of the Vintage" favourite wines are highlighted.
T: 020 7449 4120, E: sales@bibendum-wine.co.uk
  

The Cellaret was founded in 1995, and specialises in Bordeaux wines, which consitute over three quarters of their overall business. Based in the City of London, The Cellaret also buys fine wine and offers a variety of personally tailored Cellar Plans. They have launched a dedicated 2004 En Primeurs website.
T: 0845 226 0197, E: info@thecellaret.com
  

Farr Vintners website has a vintage overview and detailed assessments that has become an essential reference for both private customers and merchants. There is regularly updated 2004 news, and a recommendations page with selections by independent critics. Farr has a long track record in en primeur.
T: 020 7821 2000, E: Sales@FarrVintners.com
  

Fine & Rare Wines is one of the UK's leading merchants and wine traders, with a massive portfolio of wines and always keen prices. Their en Primeur offering is always one of the biggest, and you can sign-up to receive a free vintage assessment, and email updates of latest prices, hot off the press.
T: 020 8960 1995, E: wine@frw.co.uk
  

Justerini & Brooks have packed their web site with Bordeaux 2004 information including maps, labels, vintage assessments and a mass of data and analysis of the wines and the vintage. A beautifully-done presentation on the 2004 en primeurs includes lists of 'best buy' and 'top wines of the vintage'.
T: 020 7484 6400
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Lay & Wheeler vintage report gives insight into the vintage across the major appellations, evaluates the performance of the grape varieties and comments on the character of the vintage as a whole. In addition you may download tasting notes on some 81 wines that, subject to price, they are likely to offer.
T: 0845 330 1855, E: sales@laywheeler.com
  

Majestic needs little introduction, and they have offered Bordeaux en primeur for many years, on a range of wines tasted and approved by their buying team. New for this year, orders can only be placed online, and all orders will be confirmed immediately, with no need to wait for news of an allocation.
T: 0845 605 6767, enprimeur@majestic.co.uk
  

Tanners was founded in 1842, and is still in Tanner family hands, offering a very personalised service through its shops and now, on the web. They have a downloadable report with detailed tasting notes on the Bordeaux 2004 vintage, and will be offering dozens of the top 2004 wines en primeur.
T: 01743 234455, E: mail.order@tanners-wines.co.uk
  

* Wherever you invest your hard-earned cash, make sure you do so wisely. As a minimum you should pay by credit card, which carries some protection from the issuing company, and make sure the wines will be identified with your name or transaction number, not held in the merchant's name. Make sure you are happy to deal with the company, and are satisfied that they have a good trading record and are open and upfront about their business. Compare prices too - not all companies will charge the same.