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| Community Tasting Notes (average 87.8 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 18 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by arp46 on 6/4/2021 flawed bottle: Sadly over the hill and even more sadly discarded. (995 views) | | | Tasted by Zweder on 11/10/2016: In the bouquet roasted nuts and oxidized impressions. On the palate nuts and oxidized impressions as well, limestone minerals, ok acidity and some length. I have friends who really like this, but for me personally this wine is past its prime. No score. (2652 views) | | | Tasted by Dvogt on 3/27/2015 & rated 89 points: A touch of oxidation but drinking very nicely. Light golden yellow with tastes of quince and wet stones. (3273 views) | | | Tasted by jswine15 on 12/27/2014 & rated 89 points: Clearly on the mature side, but very nice, balanced white bordeaux. almost amber color. (3344 views) | | | Tasted by europat55 on 11/9/2014 & rated 88 points: Weird nose (B+). Interesting palate (B+/B++). (3532 views) | | | Tasted by rjonwine@gmail.com on 11/9/2014 & rated 91 points: Light medium golden yellow color; mature, oxidized, melted butter, toasted marshmallow nose; mature, sauteed onion, oxidized, tart lemon, quince, mineral palate with medium acidity; medium-plus finish (376 views) | | | Tasted by jeremy@ on 11/8/2014 & rated 86 points: Wine Monopole Dinner (Chez Moi): Very light color. Not as fresh as I would like it. Hence it wasn't the acid I was looking for. It felt a little flat to me. (3406 views) | | | Tasted by MichielV on 2/19/2011 & rated 90 points: With grilled scallops in indian spices. beautiful fresh darkish yellow color bit subdued nose with nutty smells and some fruit. on the palate very pleasing, probably at plateau, maybe over it but still great to have aged this. it is fun to drink older stuff. Great combination, good elegance with no overbearing notes. (4142 views) | | | Tasted by GSW on 12/13/2008 & rated 85 points: Another Wine Dinner at Merion (Merion GC, Ardmore, PA): Of the two bottles served, one was unfortunately flawed and therefore a great disappointment. Some at the table approved of the pairing with tuna tartar, but most wished for a better bottle. (4189 views) | | | Tasted by KeithAkers on 12/8/2008 & rated 89 points: Lynch Bages Vertical 1961-2005 (Sweets and Savories, Chicago IL): nose: slight oxodized tones with bits of almonds, lemons, lychees, minerals, tart citrus tones, and bits of melon rinds. Fully mature, but light on the color, this seemed a bit advanced for a bit considering how young the wine was
taste: good feel and much more together on the palate with lemons, almonds, minerals, vanilla extract, and tart citrus tones
overall: the feel is great while the nose isn't all there. Great flavors with nice balance along with medium/low acidity and a almond based attack with a vanilla extract finish (5062 views) | | | Tasted by jordanj on 12/8/2008 & rated 88 points: Lynch Bages Vertical (Sweet and Savories): Initially I thought the nose on this was fabulous. Showing nice aromas of flowers, maple, melons ,nuts, and smoke. The palate and the finish was lacking and didn’t have the stuffing. After it sat in the glass for twenty minutes the nose showed more oxidation. I expected more. (4971 views) | | | Tasted by Claudio161 on 12/8/2008 & rated 88 points: Lynch Bages Vertical Focused on Parker 91+ Point Reds (Sweets and Savories. Fullerton near Ashland. Chicago. IL): Sight: light lemon color; medium viscosity
Nose: A clean nose that exudes a crisp feeling. Zest notes and mild oak notes. One of the more aromatic white Bordeaux I have tasted.
Palate: Citrus and melon notes.
Overall: This wine seemed like it was closed at the time of tasting. 87-88 points. (5248 views) | | | Tasted by JeffGMorris on 5/11/2007 & rated 90 points: Dinner at Bonne Soiree with Steve & Barb. Mid yellow in color, this medium bodied white was waxy with notes of lanolin and a bunch of lemons. While it tasted good on it's own when poured it really had an extra dimension brought out with our appetizers, which were all goat cheese based ( a savory tart for 2 of us and a goat cheese souffle for the other 2 ). Medium plus length on the finish. A nice solid bottle of wine. Served a bit warmer than we normally would but the wine seemed happy at this temperature. 50+12+12+8+8=90 (2956 views) | | | Tasted by Stephan O on 7/19/2005 & rated 88 points: This is at once zingy and refined; strange as it may sound, it tastes to me like a limed Champagne without the bubbles. There's a definite citric breadiness and minerality here. It's medium-bodied -- heavier than the usual Sauvignon Blanc, I think. The finish ain't great, and the wine isn't profound, but it's got some stuffing and represents an excellent change of pace from some of the ho-hum California whites I've had lately. Something interesting to serve the in-laws, maybe. (3546 views) | | | Tasted by KenK on 4/28/2005 & rated 89 points: Lynch Bage vs Pichon Lalande 1986, 1988, 1989, 1995 plus 3 Ringers: Nice refreshing wine with loads of subtle flavors - Almonds, citrus, mineral in a complex light on its feet package. Got bettter the longer it was open. Most when served blind, however, felt it was older then 2001. (8707 views) | | | Tasted by keithgg on 2/16/2005 & rated 91 points: Lovely stuff. Very pungent nose - tangerines, stones, citrus. Excellent minerality in the mouth. (4379 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 3/31/2004 & rated 72 points: Bordeaux "en Primeur" Tasting and Rhone side visit; 3/29/2004-4/2/2004 (France): Aromas of fuel. Flavor of citrus and burnt herbs. Rather unpleasant. (3512 views) |
| By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (4/22/2002)
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(Château Lynch-Bages Blanc de Lynch-Bages) Light medium golden yellow color; mature, oxidized, melted butter, toasted marshmallow nose; mature, sauteed onion, oxidized, tart lemon, quince, mineral palate with medium acidity; medium-plus finish 91 points |
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BACKGROUND: The wine of Château Lynch-Bages is part of the lineage of the great Pauillac wines. Blended mostly from Cabernet Sauvignon, it combines structure and finesse, elegance and longevity. It is further distinguished by its opulence. Generous right from its youth, it develops more flavours and greater complexity as it matures.
The affirmation of the Lynch-Bages style came with the arrival of Jean-Charles Cazes to head the estate in 1934. An innovative winemaker, emblematic of a new generation of owners willing to break with tradition and taking risks to ensure truly ripe harvests, he was known for often being the last to harvest in Pauillac. From 1945 onwards, the fame of the château emerged thanks to a series of great vintages. Some, despite being considered difficult to grow in Bordeaux, are particularly successful at Lynch-Bages. His wines are characterized by their deep colour, their tannic structure, their controlled concentration and elegant sensuality. The vintages vinified by André Cazes, and after him Jean-Michel Cazes, confirm this trend.
The style of the wines has refined over the years, gaining suppleness and softness, whilst their consistency has been established over time. Then as now, Château Lynch-Bages has been characterised by its extraordinary qualitative homogeneity. Powerful, elegant and open, vintage after vintage, the wine has acquired greater accuracy, adding distinction to the hedonistic character that made its reputation.France Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comBordeaux Bordeaux Wine Guide
Vins Bordeaux (Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux)
History of Bordeaux
History of 1855 Bordeaux Classification
"2009 is all about ripeness, with wines impressively packed with ripe fruit and high alcohol levels. They are showy, in-your-face, and full of pleasure. The 2010s have the fruit and alcohol levels of the 2009s, but with a compelling freshness on the finish that balances the fruit and provides a perfect sense of structure." - Ben Nelson
"2016 is a landmark vintage in certain spots of Bordeaux and it should be remembered as one of the most inspired campaigns of the last 40-50+ years." -Jon Rimmerman
"The quality of red Bordeaux in 2016 was universally lauded – although the response to the en primeur campaign was muted. Quantity was high too, with the equivalent of 770 million bottles of wine produced. An exceptionally dry summer with cool nights eventually, thanks to mid September rain, resulted in small, thick-skinned, ripe grapes, and the wines are marked by high tannin and acidity, with superb aromatic fragrance." - Jancis Robinson
"2017 was complicated, but there are some excellent wines. Expect plenty of freshness and drinkability from wines that will offer excellent value, and others that will rival 2016 in terms of ripeness and ageability. But they are likely to be the exception not the rule, making careful selection key." - Jane Anson
"In the past, a vintage such as 2022 may have been overripe, raisined and low in acidity but 2022 had a sneaky little reservoir in its back pocket - a near perfect marriage of cool/cold/rain the previous winter and the previous vintage that literally soaked the soils (a key to why 2022 is not 2003...or 1893)." - Jon Rimmerman |
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