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Lynch Bages 1997
Pauillac, Fifth Growth
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Ex-cellar bottle tasted blind at the Lynch Bages vertical. This has a superb nose, very lifted and well-defined, cedar, blackcurrant, smoke and a touch of burnt toast. Just soars from the glass. The palate is full-bodied, ripe tannins, beautiful balance and poise with a sense of controlled opulence towards the finish. It comes across very natural, black cherries, blueberry, a touch of orange zest. This is certainly an over-performing wine for the vintage and shows better than previous bottles, although it did fade a little when returning after 15 minutes in the glass. Score: 88 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2010-2015 01 March 2010 |
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Red-ruby. Evolving aromas of game, leather and coffee. Fat, sweet and easygoing. Finishes with suave tannins. Offers plenty of early appeal. Score: 87 Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 01 May 2000 |
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This wine is jammy black currant fruit intermixed with cedar wood, herbs, spice, and pepper. It is a light-styled yet friendly effort with creamy new oak, low acidity, and a medium-bodied, attractive albeit superficial appeal. Drink it over the next 5-6 years. Score: 86 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2000-2006 01 April 2000 |
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Pretty plum and raspberry aromas in this young Lynch. Medium- to light-bodied, with fine tannins and a fresh finish. Drink now through 2004. Score: 87 James Suckling, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2000-2004 31 January 2000 |