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Château Lynch-Bages Pauillac 2009
Wine Spectator
The nose shows amazing aromas of mint, spices and currant, with underlying licorice and tar. Full-bodied, with amazing fruit and a long, long finish. Powerful. Blockbuster, but balanced. So structured. Lynch has not made a wine like this since perhaps 1989 or 1982. Better than Wine of the Year 1985 Lynch. Barrel tasting.
Score: 96-99.
—James Suckling,
2010.
Wine Enthusiast
Concentrated and dense, the fruit here is powered by blackberry and cranberry tannins, as well as by the spicy wood. The wine is soild and firm, obviously powerful.
Score: 95-97.
—Roger Voss,
August
09,
2010.
Wine Advocate
The highest levels of polyphenols ever measured at Lynch Bages (20% higher than any prior vintage) are found in the 2009, which achieved 13.4% natural alcohol, and a normal pH of 3.64. Composed of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it is the greatest Lynch Bages since the outstanding duo of 1989 and 1990. The black/purple-tinged 2009 exhibits a glorious perfume of graphite, black currants, and subtle smoke, powerful, thick, unctuously textured flavors, huge yet sweet tannins, fabulous purity, and a finish that lasts 40-45 seconds. Five to eight years of patience will be required, but this is a 30-40-year wine from this popular estate run by the affable and highly respected Cazes family. (Tasted three times.)
Score: 94-96.
—Robert Parker,
April
2010.
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Minimum Order: 12
Bordeaux Futures orders must be purchased as full cases only. The 750 ml size typically has a 12 bottle case, and the 1.5 Liter size has a 6 bottle case.
Payment is due upon ordering. 2010 Vintage Futures are due to arrive in the Spring or Fall of 2013. 2009 Vintage Futures are due to arrive in the Spring or Fall of 2012.
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