The 1997 Lynch-Bages shows some degradation on the bricked rim. The bouquet is open-knit, fully mature with ferrous, undergrowth, leafy/autumnal scents. It's missing some fruit intensity, as you expect from a more challenging season. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, crisp black fruit laced with orange rind, black pepper, cedar and tobacco. This shows the most cohesion towards the finish and displays a long, sustained aftertaste. This is a real turn-up for the books. Tasted blind at the Lynch Bages vertical at the château. (Neal Martin, Vinous, July 2023)
The 1997 Lynch-Bages shows some degradation on the bricked rim. The bouquet is open-knit, fully mature with ferrous, undergrowth, leafy/autumnal scents. It's missing some fruit intensity, as you expect from a more challenging season. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, crisp black fruit laced with orange rind, black pepper, cedar and tobacco. This shows the most cohesion towards the finish and displays a long, sustained aftertaste. This is a real turn-up for the books. Tasted blind at the Lynch Bages vertical at the château. (Neal Martin, Vinous, July 2023)
Jul 20th, 2023
45 min decant. Medium bodied, with earthy nose initially, picked up cherry, cedar notes with time in glass. Soft mellowed tannins & smooth finish. Thanks Pops! 👍
45 min decant. Medium bodied, with earthy nose initially, picked up cherry, cedar notes with time in glass. Soft mellowed tannins & smooth finish. Thanks Pops! 👍
Feb 11th, 2019
Bad vintage, flat, rather disappointing. Should have been drunken years ago. But out boss brought it along for an office apero so no complaints😄
Bad vintage, flat, rather disappointing. Should have been drunken years ago. But out boss brought it along for an office apero so no complaints😄
Aug 11th, 2017
Very earthy in color and taste. With 30 minutes of decanting, cherry fruits hits the front of the tongue and then the wine finishes with black licorice. Tannins are very soft but still provide nice texture.
Very earthy in color and taste. With 30 minutes of decanting, cherry fruits hits the front of the tongue and then the wine finishes with black licorice. Tannins are very soft but still provide nice texture.
Dec 26th, 2015
Very classic notes of cassis, pencil shavings touches of menthol. Palette is full with good structure and supple tannin. This is ready to drink now and probably at or near its peak. A good showing considering the vintage just not as focused as it could be. Still very pleasant.
Very classic notes of cassis, pencil shavings touches of menthol. Palette is full with good structure and supple tannin. This is ready to drink now and probably at or near its peak. A good showing considering the vintage just not as focused as it could be. Still very pleasant.
Oct 18th, 2015
Pauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
