2004 CHÂTEAU LYNCH BAGES 5ème Cru Classé Pauillac
2004 CHÂTEAU LYNCH BAGES 5ème Cru Classé Pauillac
| Grapes: Cabernet Franc Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon | Origin: France, Bordeaux |
Lea & Sandeman review
Deep glass-coating thick ruby colour. Very intense nose with a big mass of flavours. Not massive but very sexy. Opulent fruit and smooth tannins. Very Lynch but with an extra elegance. Finishes on a bright, intense cassis note. 92/100Other reviews and comments
Sweet smoke, cigar-box, lifted mocha, vibrant red and black fruit aroma. Good depth, length and elegance. juicy and harmonious, forward but no rush to drink. Decanter June 2011 Medoc Panel Tasting. 16.5 points
****
Decanter Magazine
Sweet nose lacking a bit of zest, a bit stale on the nose, though relatively fleshy on the palate. An easy drink without an excess of tannin. Needs just a bit more zip. Quite stodgy. No hint of the spiciness that is characteristic of the property.
Drink 2013-18
16
Jancis Robinson MW OBE - www.JancisRobinson.com
Red-ruby. Aromas of redcurrant, tobacco, coffee, mocha and leather. Supple on the palate but conveys an impression of less consistent ripeness than the young 2006, combining sweet plum, coffee and mocha flavors with slightly green notes of herbs and licorice. In a drier style, but the tannins are nicely ripe and in balance with the wine.
89/100
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
Attractive cassis aromas jump from the glass of this dark ruby/purple-tinged 2004. While elegant, medium-bodied, soft, and broad in the mouth, it is slightly superficial, without the broodingly deep, backward, muscular personality of this estate's wines prior to 2001. Given its flavor profile and softness, the 2004 will have wide consumer appeal if drunk over the next 10-14 years.
89/100
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
A good wine for the vintage, with berry and currant character and hints of chocolate. Medium- to full-bodied, with silky tannins and a medium finish.
89-91/100
James Suckling, The Wine Spectator
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