Lynch Bages, Pauillac 5eme Cru, 2014, 750ml

Country
國家

France

Region
地區

Bordeaux

Sub-region
分地區

Producer
酒莊

Chateau Lynch Bages

Wine type
類別

Red Wine

Tasting Notes
酒評

The Château Lynch Bages 2014 is a blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot matured in 75% new oak. Yields were a respectable 40 hectoliters per hectare, although that figure is less than Jean-Charles Cazes predicted earlier in the season. The nose is well defined with veins of graphite infusing the black fruit: quite strict for Lynch Bages, a little reserved at this early stage. The palate is medium-bodied with chalky tannin, racy acidity although the pH is around 3.7, linear and a little austere on the finish. This is tightly coiled at the moment, gritty in the mouth but I like the Pauillac typicité here – not a million miles away from Grand Puy Lacoste in style. This deserves respect and I suspect it will age with the style of Jean-Charles's father, who turned 80 on the day of my visit. Drink: 2018-2040.

Score: 92/94, Neal Martin,
Wine Advocate (218), April 2015

Aromas of currants, blackberries and blackcurrants with hints of chocolate and spices. Full body, firm and silky tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Juicy and muscular wine. Needs three or four years to open. Beautiful.

Score: 96, James Suckling,
JamesSuckling.com, February 2017

Size
容量

750ml

Ratings
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