This was a contender for WOTN and had the lead over a '78 Shafer Cab., until the Shafer pulled ahead after 2 hours of decanting. Much better than a bottle I had about a month ago. Dark ruby with hints of black. Slight ambering around the ages. Amazingly youthful. Moderate tannin, and full of fruit. Blueberry pie, blackberry, brown spice, tobacco, dark plum, chinese five spice, wet earth, mineral, and cedar. Full bodied. Still has plenty of life left. Long finish. Great mouthfeel. Awesome wine. 96 pts.
So much wine.....so little time!!!
Posts: 5976 | Location: San Francisco | Registered: Jun 20, 2002
1961 Château Lynch-Bages - France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac (9/14/2008) Uncorked and allowed to stand for 5 hours before tasting. Clear rim, but still a good garnet color through the center. An expressive nose dominated by the old wine character. On the palate, there was red fruit in the background with generous spice along with the funky earth and leather flavors. Great balance and fully integrated tannins. Held up for nearly an hour after pouring before it started to fade. (95 pts.)
Had this again last night and surprisingly different, but just as awesome. This was a British bottled version...can't remember the name. This time a good deal of wintergreen and mint showing on the nose, along with sweet tobacco, and plum. Very full, loaded glycerin filled midsection. Long finish. No fading after 2 hours in the decanter. Lovely wine and still full of life. 96 pts.
So much wine.....so little time!!!
Posts: 5976 | Location: San Francisco | Registered: Jun 20, 2002
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