2017 Château Lynch-Bages
Community Tasting Note
sirpat00 wrote:
Monday, March 14, 2022 - Lynch Bages vertical (1986-2017): Lynch Bages vertical spanning 20 vintage (1986-2017) hosted by a private collector. My key observations were: 1/ The “twin peaks” of 1989 and 1990 continue to perform well, 3/ among the younger vintages 2017 and 2016 stood out, 3/ mid- to late-90ies were unimpressive as a group, rustic with harsh tannins, 4/ 2000-2008 showed extracted fruit profiles, but with juicier palates, 5/ After 2009 the fruit turned brighter and more red in nature, less extracted and fruit-forward palates. Note the wines were not decanted and served blind in flights of 4.
Tasting note:
Sexy, sweet cherry confit fruit, blueberries, scents of fresh flowers. Actually quite Napa-esque with vanilla beans, espresso and roasted coffee beans. There was also a layer of slightly animal or meaty notes. Quite dense and concentrated bouquet which is reflected in the palate through good harmony and depth, a concentrated fruit and silky texture. This is a great example of why 2017 should be considered an early-drinking vintage and has already come a long way since bottling.
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