This was the first bottle of the last of three cases brought en primeur. I’d say this was one of the best bottles we’ve tasted. Still plenty of tannin and fruit and very little amber at the rim. Needed a decent decant and started to open up after a couple of hours. Very classic in style and still on the austere side in my view. I think my remaining 11 bottles have a long life ahead if I can stop drinking them too quickly. Drank alongside a GPL 1996 which was soft and open which was an interesting contrast to this wine. Very enjoyable.
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Started as a typical aged Bordeaux. Expected to open and evolve but instead became somewhat one dimensional. Paired with tenderloin which worked well. A good bottle but not one I would buy again
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From magnum. Classic Bordeaux nose with cassis, tobacco, forest floor, and cherries, Good acidity on the palate with red and dark fruit, tart berries, a hint of leather, and some spice notes. Nice finish. A lovely, very classic wine that's drinking really well right now.
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Paired with tenderloin filet and mushrooms. Pop and pour from decanter, enjoyed over 2 hrs. Competed head to head with ‘98 Las Cases, and the Lynch Bages was the clear winner this night. The nose was immediately enjoyable, dancing with both fruit and tertiary traits. TheWine opened beautifully in the glass and did not require extensive decanting. The wine was noticeably more complex and better balanced than the Las Cases. At half the price (current auction prices) of the Las Cases, I’m hunting for Lynch Bages for this vintage. ‘98 is an off vintage, but this bottle is available at auction for $150 +/- $50, and the QPR is screaming for attention.
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1/7/2024 - Barks Likes this wine: 93 Points
This was the first bottle of the last of three cases brought en primeur. I’d say this was one of the best bottles we’ve tasted. Still plenty of tannin and fruit and very little amber at the rim. Needed a decent decant and started to open up after a couple of hours. Very classic in style and still on the austere side in my view. I think my remaining 11 bottles have a long life ahead if I can stop drinking them too quickly. Drank alongside a GPL 1996 which was soft and open which was an interesting contrast to this wine. Very enjoyable.
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12/24/2023 - seattlecook Likes this wine:
Started as a typical aged Bordeaux. Expected to open and evolve but instead became somewhat one dimensional. Paired with tenderloin which worked well. A good bottle but not one I would buy again
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11/25/2023 - glou.sf Likes this wine: 93 Points
From magnum. Classic Bordeaux nose with cassis, tobacco, forest floor, and cherries, Good acidity on the palate with red and dark fruit, tart berries, a hint of leather, and some spice notes. Nice finish. A lovely, very classic wine that's drinking really well right now.
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10/26/2023 - Ricky99 Likes this wine: 91 Points
drank with GH... showed nicely, rather plump compared to the 86 Ducru we also had
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6/23/2023 - Luckey Likes this wine: 95 Points
Paired with tenderloin filet and mushrooms. Pop and pour from decanter, enjoyed over 2 hrs. Competed head to head with ‘98 Las Cases, and the Lynch Bages was the clear winner this night. The nose was immediately enjoyable, dancing with both fruit and tertiary traits. TheWine opened beautifully in the glass and did not require extensive decanting. The wine was noticeably more complex and better balanced than the Las Cases. At half the price (current auction prices) of the Las Cases, I’m hunting for Lynch Bages for this vintage. ‘98 is an off vintage, but this bottle is available at auction for $150 +/- $50, and the QPR is screaming for attention.
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