After reading such tepid reviews, this came as a very nice surprise. No, it isn't the wine of the century, but it's a lot better than many Lynch-Ms of the past. Cigars, cassis and plums on the nose, a creamy mouthful of blackcurrant, a decent finish, no asperity, no coarseness - for 23 euros, very good value. More enjoyable than the Marquis de Terme 05 tasted alongside it.
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Nez un peu animal avec des arômes de cuir et de sous-bois. La bouche est agréable avec suffisamment de fruit et d'acidité pour un équilibre précaire. Les tanins était un peu rugueux à l'ouverture mais 3h de slow-ox ont fait la job. Par la suite, tanins fins et tout semble relativement intégré. Agréable mais pas une très longue vie devant elle... 5 ans avant la prochaine? Somme toute, Bordeaux agréable. Personne ne s'est plaint.
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Surprisingly good already, not sure if and when this will further improve given the weaker 2012 vintage and the light acidity. On the palate coffee, tobacco, blackberries and tannins, all very nicely integrated.
I have 2 bottles of 2015 in my cellar, which I will not touch for the next few years.
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9/30/2023 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Has the mocha and smoky and of Margaux but it anit Margaux. Palate holds the same. Quite lovely.
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8/14/2023 - Julian Marshall Likes this wine: 92 Points
After reading such tepid reviews, this came as a very nice surprise. No, it isn't the wine of the century, but it's a lot better than many Lynch-Ms of the past. Cigars, cassis and plums on the nose, a creamy mouthful of blackcurrant, a decent finish, no asperity, no coarseness - for 23 euros, very good value. More enjoyable than the Marquis de Terme 05 tasted alongside it.
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12/18/2020 - Cae42 Likes this wine: 65 Points
Pas exceptionnel mais à fait le taf.
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1/31/2020 - philmtl Likes this wine:
Nez un peu animal avec des arômes de cuir et de sous-bois. La bouche est agréable avec suffisamment de fruit et d'acidité pour un équilibre précaire. Les tanins était un peu rugueux à l'ouverture mais 3h de slow-ox ont fait la job. Par la suite, tanins fins et tout semble relativement intégré. Agréable mais pas une très longue vie devant elle... 5 ans avant la prochaine? Somme toute, Bordeaux agréable. Personne ne s'est plaint.
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6/9/2019 - -Tim- Likes this wine: 90 Points
2h decant.
Surprisingly good already, not sure if and when this will further improve given the weaker 2012 vintage and the light acidity. On the palate coffee, tobacco, blackberries and tannins, all very nicely integrated.
I have 2 bottles of 2015 in my cellar, which I will not touch for the next few years.
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