1994 Bordeaux -- Hidden Value?

[mogsob]

In recent weeks I have drunk quite a few wines from the 1994 vintage.  Despite the questionable conditions and poor reviews, top producers seem to make good wine today year and year out, the only difference being in the output (more output in better vintages).  Given the significant price difference between 1994 and 1995, I think these wines provide great value (for Bordeaux).  In particular, wines from top producers other than the 1er crus are very reasonable (e.g., $30-40 for Gruaud Larose, Lynch Bages, the Leovilles, Grand Puy Lacoste, Grand Puy Ducasse).

Any thoughts?

[Steve Plotnicki]

Mogsob-I agree. The 1994 Latour is a terrific wine, as is the Leoville Las Case you mentioned. You should try the Leoville Barton which is really terrific. When they first released the '94's, I bought one and opened it, left it on my kitchen counter. The sucker didn't opened up until the 3rd day and didn't hit its stride until day 4. It lasted until the 5th day! Clinet is good too. There are also a few '93's that are good and really cheap. '93 Clinet being one of them. 1994 will be like 1985 pricewise. Good value and a bunch of good wines to choose from.