April 17, 2024 - Vorab: Ich habe den Wein 2019 aus der halben Flasche getrunken und war damals begeistert ob der Frische, Griffigkeit, Harmonie und insgesamt grandiosen Linksufer-Stilistik.
Auch heute wieder aus der halben Flasche.
In der Nase ist das grundsätzlich sehr verschlossen, fast grün, etwas ruppig. Es gibt trotzdem ein sehr komplexes Bild mit viel phenolischet Frische, Eukalyptus, grüner Paprika, etwas Paprika-Pulver, Leder, Tabak und auch etwas Rauch. Die Komponenten aus der 2019-Probe sind alle da, allerdings lange nicht so harmonisch und perfekt beisammen. (Edit: Erst im Nachhinein fällt mir auf, dass ich überhaupt nichts über Frucht geschrieben habe. Die findet sich natürlich auch, am ehesten in Form von etwas Pflaume und ein paar dunklen Beeren)
Am Gaumen hat das viel Griff, im Moment vielleicht etwas ruppiges Tannin, trotzdem guten Zug und auch hier viel Frische. Auch hier findet sich viel von der Komplexität aus der Nase wieder, das hat Biss und vor allem auch hier reichlich Potential.
Guter Abgang mit deutlicher Länge, auch hier eher etwas „muted“ als wirklich adstringierend.
Interessant und für mich sehr lehrreich, wie sich so eine Verschlussphase äußert. Ich bin sehr gespannt, das in vielleicht 10 Jahren nochmal zu probieren.
93++
April 14, 2024 - Infanticide. Shows promise for another 5-10 years.
April 1, 2024 - At the early end of the drinking plateau, though showing better than expected at this stage. Deep, full body, well balanced. Drink 2024 to 2040.
March 22, 2024 - 91,5.
Je l'ai trouvé... "fermé""
March 22, 2024 - 91,5. Je l'ai trouvé... "fermé*
March 21, 2024 - Has improved a lot since my last bottle in 2020. Has continuously improved while open. Was decanted. Last glass was the best after 3.5 hours.
January 13, 2024 - From 375. Even from the half bottle format, this felt like baby killing. Prominent, bold, grippy tannins. Primary fruit, graphite and wet granite. PnP, consumed over three hours, the last glass was definitely the best. Truly excellent now, but patience will definitely be rewarded. Paired with Flannery hanger steak, which helped with those tannins. Delicious.
January 5, 2024 - I know I promised off wine for 90 days, but she beckoned me from the cellar and I caved as I always do.
As the golden elixir kissed my lips, a rush of nostalgia took hold, transporting me back to a time when life was simpler, more innocent, yet ripe with adventure and discovery. The 2009 Lynch Bages, a wine steeped in history and tradition, embodies the essence of an era long past, stirring memories of moonlit wanderings through the enchanting vineyards of France.
My first encounter with the 2009 Lynch Bages was akin to revisiting a cherished chapter from the book of my life—a chapter written in the verdant meadows of France, where as a young child, I roamed freely through sprawling vineyards, guided by the faint glow of starlight on moonless nights sneaking doing what kids do. There, amidst the whispers of the vines and the gentle rustle of leaves, I embarked on a lifelong affair with the enigmatic charm of wines, an affair that would shape my very existence.
Upon uncorking this opulent treasure, a sense of anticipation swirled within me, akin to the thrill of setting foot on unknown lands during my adventures across the globe. The initial encounter with the 2009 Lynch Bages was a revelation—an intense and spirited affair that mirrored the vibrant hues of youth, entwined with the complexities of a wine maiden's allure.
As the wine danced gracefully in the glass, its youthful exuberance was undeniable. Like a seasoned adventurer relishing the aroma of distant lands, my senses were greeted by a symphony of scents—an amalgamation of wet earth and crushed gravel, interwoven with an intriguing spiciness that teased the palate. It “could be” a pop n poor but it’s a bordeaux, I must wait……The bouquet, reminiscent of the rich, fertile soils of the vineyards, conjured vivid memories of those moonlit strolls amidst the vines, where every step seemed to echo the history and resilience of the terroir.
It was as if each sip of this illustrious vintage carried me back to those moonlit nights, surrounded by the fragrance of blossoming grapes and the whispers of the night wind. Each swirled sip revealed layers of flavor that spoke volumes of the wine's youth yet promised an evolution that only time and patience could unveil. The initial burst of spiciness, akin to the fervor of youthful passion, was tempered by the subtle embrace of dark fruits—a melange of blackcurrants and plums, their sweetness lingering like a stolen kiss on a summer's eve.
As I savored each sip, I couldn't help but draw parallels between this exquisite wine and the journey of a hopeless romantic. Much like the tender emotions of a youthful heart intertwined with the wisdom of experience, the 2009 Lynch Bages encapsulates the duality of life—youthful exuberance mingled with the depth and complexity of maturity.
In conclusion, the 2009 Lynch Bages, with its tantalizing blend of spiciness, wet earth, and crushed gravel, embodies the essence of an unforgettable journey—a journey through vine-clad landscapes, under the embrace of a star-studded sky, where every sip is a tribute to the past and a celebration of the enigmatic journey that lies ahead. Cheers to the enduring romance of wine, the embodiment of life's most treasured moments, and the timeless allure of Lynch Bages.
NOTE TO SELF: DECANT ONE HOUR, GLASS BY GLASS…….
January 3, 2024 - Dusty tannins with early fruit leading to pencil shavings and earth.
December 30, 2023 - First of a dozen. Amazing!!
It was a blissful Auckland summer night, one of the few, by the pool, my wife and my enjoying this after dinner. Some grip, deep and delicious, made you come back for more, playful but so confident. A tremendous wine firmly in its drinking window. Very good from pop and pour and Became more unctuous and oily at the one hour mark.