Only modestly appealing upon opening. However, the last 20% of the bottle, after sitting for 48 hrs simply corked in the refrigerator, showed amazing development and improvement. So much so that I immediately ordered a case to lay away for a couple of years. If you wish to enjoy this wine sooner, double decant ahead of serving and keep in the fridge at least 24 hrs. You will be rewarded with a wine of great character that will be an ideal accompaniment to many foods. Went beautifully with pasta carbonnara.
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Surprising amount of fruit for a Bordeaux of this age. But maybe not, since fruit has been a hallmark of Lynch Bages compared to other Pauillacs. Double decanted and consumed about an hour later with cheddar cheese. Delicious, with a great deal of complexity and a long finish. Clearly, at its peak and time to drink up over the next couple of years. It will not get better than it is now. This wine was upon release labeled a "Classic" especially compared to the wonderful 1989 and 1990. What they really meant was that it was tannic and closed by comparison. Fortunately, that meant the price was lower and those who bought the '88 should be congratulating themselves.
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Entering a dumb phase which is not unusual with red Bordeaux. The partial bottle improved after several days opened but vacuum protected. Still just an everyday but enjoyable wine. Try again in a year.
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2019 Sartarelli Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore Tralivio
4/27/2022 - W&FS Cellar Chair Likes this wine: 92 Points
Only modestly appealing upon opening. However, the last 20% of the bottle, after sitting for 48 hrs simply corked in the refrigerator, showed amazing development and improvement. So much so that I immediately ordered a case to lay away for a couple of years. If you wish to enjoy this wine sooner, double decant ahead of serving and keep in the fridge at least 24 hrs. You will be rewarded with a wine of great character that will be an ideal accompaniment to many foods. Went beautifully with pasta carbonnara.
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1988 Château Lynch-Bages
4/3/2022 - W&FS Cellar Chair Likes this wine: 93 Points
Surprising amount of fruit for a Bordeaux of this age. But maybe not, since fruit has been a hallmark of Lynch Bages compared to other Pauillacs. Double decanted and consumed about an hour later with cheddar cheese. Delicious, with a great deal of complexity and a long finish. Clearly, at its peak and time to drink up over the next couple of years. It will not get better than it is now.
This wine was upon release labeled a "Classic" especially compared to the wonderful 1989 and 1990. What they really meant was that it was tannic and closed by comparison. Fortunately, that meant the price was lower and those who bought the '88 should be congratulating themselves.
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2016 Château Larose-Trintaudon
1/10/2022 - W&FS Cellar Chair Likes this wine: 90 Points
Entering a dumb phase which is not unusual with red Bordeaux. The partial bottle improved after several days opened but vacuum protected. Still just an everyday but enjoyable wine. Try again in a year.
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