Light ruby. Herbs and dill on the nose. Light weight but with a hint of chocolatey richness. Black fruit, lovely concentration, acidity, and a moderately long finish. Nice balance, good value.
Medium ruby. Backward aromatics. Medium weight. Harsh, bitter, and green. Not nearly enough flesh even in this round vintage. I can't see it improving from here. Poor.
Ruby center. Gently herbal scents. Elegant, soft style though enlivened by its acidity. No perceptible wood. Really sense the Merlot's influence here. Lovely weight, very good back end structure. Excellent wine, better with 5 more years. My favorite red of the flight.
Deep ruby-darkest color of the lot. Backward, sweaty nose. Big, rich, very oaky, and tannic. As much as the d'Issan feature Merlot, this one is all Cabernet. Impressive constitution but too much wood for its own good.
Light ruby. Fascinating herbal, smoky aromatics. Elegant feel. More dill than fruit, good acidity. Tails off quickly. Surprising amount of maturity. Not enough.
Mature, tawny color. Stalky, green nose. Light weight and lively, but the fruit has given way to fennel and green herbs. The best part of it is its light, resolved, silky feel, but overall, only OK at best for its lack of flavor.
Full yellow. Honeyed top note. Medium weight and sweetness. Candied apricot and peach, lower acidity. Straightforward, simple, but clean and enjoyable.
2013 Château Lynch-Bages Blanc de Lynch-Bages
France, Bordeaux
Light yellow. Pungent, ripe Sauvignon aroma. Some wood and texture but mostly tart grapefruit. Short finish.
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