Château Lynch-Bages 2016 (750ml)
Price: $189.99
Sale Price: $159.99
Producer | Château Lynch-Bages |
Country | France |
Region | Bordeaux |
Subregion | Médoc |
Varietal | Red Bordeaux Blend |
Vintage | 2016 |
Size | 750ml |
The scores above pretty much tell the tale here, but if you still need some convincing this beautiful Lynch Bages showed tons of promise when I tasted it multiple times from barrel, with its pure-bred class and pedigree shining through. Now having tasted in bottle, it is even more impressive! In Addition, while not exactly cheap, this is still a relative bargain in relationship to some of its peers. There will be more 2016 offers to come - if you are looking for anything specific reply to this email and we'll see if we can source it!). Meahnwhile if you had to pick just one wine from this stellar year this is a strong candidate! My notes below:
" Yet another stellar effort from the seasoned pros at this under-classified Fifth Growth, the 2016 is an essential, gentleman's Claret showing the vintage's style and its esteemed Pauillac Gunzian gravel terroir in spades. Deep ruby purple, with a pretty nose that is fresh, bright, lively and focused. Meaty notes and dark fruits, cool, classic on the palate. Moderate plus tannins, very elegant and fine grained. Solid core of focused classic earth tinged, graphite, Pauillac minerals, sweet cassis and a solid fruit core. 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot in 75% new barrels. Chris Cree Mw, Plucky Cellar Note.
Wine Advocate: 97 Points
Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Lynch Bages comes charging out of the gate with pronounced cassis, chocolate-covered cherries, mulberries and menthol notions, backed up by scents of garrigue, tilled soil and a waft of tapenade. Medium to full-bodied, rich and fantastically concentrated, the generous fruit is superbly framed by firm, ripe, grainy tannins with tons of pepper, cinnamon and cloves layers coming through on the finish. Truly, a legendary Lynch Bages!
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