Château Lynch-Bages Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2005
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The 2005 Lynch-Bages is more opulent on the nose with camphor-tinged black and red fruit, desiccated orange peel and sage. With time, it develops a lovely floral component. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannins, bold and brassy with plenty of substance. This is no shy retiring wallflower but rather a demonstrative, almost flamboyant Pauillac with layers of black fruit laced with white pepper on the finish. Maybe it is a bit brash for some? But give this time because it will ultimately mellow. Tasted at the Lynch-Bages vertical at the château. (Neal Martin, Vinous, July 2023)
The 2005 Lynch-Bages is more opulent on the nose with camphor-tinged black and red fruit, desiccated orange peel and sage. With time, it develops a lovely floral component. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannins, bold and brassy with plenty of substance. This is no shy retiring wallflower but rather a demonstrative, almost flamboyant Pauillac with layers of black fruit laced with white pepper on the finish. Maybe it is a bit brash for some? But give this time because it will ultimately mellow. Tasted at the Lynch-Bages vertical at the château. (Neal Martin, Vinous, July 2023)
9.3
LM Segal
A very primary but nonetheless accessible L-B, tons of cassis and black olive, prominent toasty oak suggest less than 5 as opposed to 17 yrs of age. Fullish in body and quite long, likely to soften up in time just don’t know how much!
A very primary but nonetheless accessible L-B, tons of cassis and black olive, prominent toasty oak suggest less than 5 as opposed to 17 yrs of age. Fullish in body and quite long, likely to soften up in time just don’t know how much!
9.3
"Odedi"
#AgedWineTuesday Dark ruby in color with a short brick rim. Fruity nose of blackberries, sweet cherries, black currants, oak, vanilla, licorice, cloves, herbs, spices, dark chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, vegetables, cinnamon and vinaigrette. Medium plus in body, smooth and elegant, with medium acidity and nice legs. Dry on the palate with black currants, blackberries, oak, vanilla, earth, wet leaves, light vegetables, black tea, peppercorn, leather, tobacco, coffee and dark chocolates. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries. What a great Left Bank Bordeaux from the great 2005 vintage this is. This Fifth Growth is nicely balanced with lots of dark fruit notes. Delicious and yummy. Fabulous and better than I expected. This 16 year old is Drinking very nicely now. Showing great complexity with a great mouth feel. Powerful and rich. Thank you John for sharing. Needs 90 minutes to open up properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Loved smelling on it for a long time. Great nose. Great palate. Tasty and gorgeous. I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses, but good all by itself too. A blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit verdot. 13% alcohol by volume. 95 points. $280.
#AgedWineTuesday Dark ruby in color with a short brick rim. Fruity nose of blackberries, sweet cherries, black currants, oak, vanilla, licorice, cloves, herbs, spices, dark chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, vegetables, cinnamon and vinaigrette. Medium plus in body, smooth and elegant, with medium acidity and nice legs. Dry on the palate with black currants, blackberries, oak, vanilla, earth, wet leaves, light vegetables, black tea, peppercorn, leather, tobacco, coffee and dark chocolates. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries. What a great Left Bank Bordeaux from the great 2005 vintage this is. This Fifth Growth is nicely balanced with lots of dark fruit notes. Delicious and yummy. Fabulous and better than I expected. This 16 year old is Drinking very nicely now. Showing great complexity with a great mouth feel. Powerful and rich. Thank you John for sharing. Needs 90 minutes to open up properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Loved smelling on it for a long time. Great nose. Great palate. Tasty and gorgeous. I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses, but good all by itself too. A blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit verdot. 13% alcohol by volume. 95 points. $280.
9.5Diana Eng
75% cab, Merlot, cab franc and petit Verdot. 16-18 months in new oak. 80% new oak. 2005 vintage. Very approachable now but many years ahead. Concentrated cherry, some eucalyptus. Chocolate, coffee, integrated tannin.
75% cab, Merlot, cab franc and petit Verdot. 16-18 months in new oak. 80% new oak. 2005 vintage. Very approachable now but many years ahead. Concentrated cherry, some eucalyptus. Chocolate, coffee, integrated tannin.
9.0
