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Collector’s Guide: Left Bank Bordeaux

Bordeaux may no longer be the dominant force it once was in the secondary market but its wines are still central to the world of fine wine. Chris Mercer revisits our Collector's Guide to the Left Bank, looking at how things have changed and where new opportunities have arisen.
Chris Mercer Chris Mercer

Bordeaux’s concentration of long-lived fine wines remains a vinous marvel. Even if Burgundy, Tuscany, Champagne and other regions have diluted its dominance in the past 15 years or so, classic claret remains a fine wine staple in the secondary market worldwide.

There is dynamism, too. Behind the centuries-old walls of famous châteaux, fresh approaches married with greater precision in the vineyard and cellar mean Bordeaux’s top wines have arguably never been so good, so often.

And yet, Bordeaux has experienced a challenging fine wine market in recent years. Demand for en primeur releases has been muted and prices on the secondary market have fallen back – albeit potentially yielding pockets of opportunity for eagle-eyed buyers.

This report focuses on Left Bank reds and draws on previous exclusive reporting for Decanter Premium subscribers, as well as fresh data and analysis.

Report by Chris Mercer for Decanter Premium. A freelance journalist and former editor of Decanter.com, Chris has written about the global fine wine market for more than a decade

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Please note that this report has been published purely for informational purposes and does not constitute financial or investment advice. The report includes Wine-Searcher monthly global average retail prices in US$ to provide a consistent point of comparison, as well as data and opinion from other trade sources. All of this information is subject to change, and the prices and availability of wines cited will vary between countries, currencies and retailers. Decanter and the editorial team behind this report do not accept liability for the ongoing accuracy of its contents. Seek independent and professional advice where necessary and be aware that wine investment is unregulated in several markets. Please be aware that prices can go down as well as up.

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