1945 Bordeaux is Becoming Scarce

1945 Bordeaux is Becoming Scarce

by Westgarth Wines December 27, 2017

Those who buy fine wine acknowledge 1945 as being one of the most important vintages in Bordeaux. According to experts like Jancis Robinson, ell-kept wines from that year may still have years of life left in the bottle, but buyers will want to source their bottles carefully and be prepared to pay. Both prices and quality vary greatly. Wine-Searcher has rounded up what is left from the year, and how it has held up. Click through to see how the Châteaus stack up!

Related Link: Last Chance to See: 1945 First Growths





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