One of the standout wines from the main Pauillac Union des Grands Crus tasting, the 2007 Lynch Bages shows a good, classically Pauillac nose of cassis, kirsch, cedar and graphite. The palate has a nicely fresh acidity and ripe tannins. This isn't a blockbuster along the lines of 2005 but this is classy winemaking for the vintage and fans of the property can buy with confidence. Drink 2012-2020. 16.2 points (out of 20)
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En Primeur wines are still in barrel at the châteaux and are sold as ‘futures’ up to two years in advance of delivery. The price includes delivery in-bond to a dedicated storage account. Before your wine arrives in the UK you will have the option to specify duty-paid delivery to an address of your choice, but you will need to pay a release fee to cover duty, VAT and handling at the prevailing rates.
- Origin:
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France
- Closure:
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Natural Cork
- Style:
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Medium-bodied reds
Estimated delivery: Summer 2010
Estimated release cost: £99.00
"Heady nose with lots of opulent ripe black fruit flavours and velvety texture but no real grip. Not really very fresh. A bit tired. (I wonder whether this was a sample problem?) Very drying tannins. Julia, tasting the same sample, found less flesh on the palate than the nose suggested. 15.5 points (out of 20)."
Jancis Robinson,
www.jancisrobinson.com
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"Berry and currant on the nose and palate, with medium body, fine tannins and a slightly dilute finish. 85-88 points."
James Suckling,
Wine Spectator
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