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Reviews of 2006 Lynch Bages Bordeaux Blend
Mike Supple, JJ Buckley April 2007
Bold and dark in the glass, with a very vibrant purple and pink rim. The aromas are very bright, with floral overtones of violets, lilac and jasmine over ripe fresh red fruits. The sweeter floral aromatics are supported by a nice touch of spicy nutmeg and clove. On the palate this wine as great structure front to back. Dark roasted toffee flavors cover rich deep fruits. This is a very balanced wine with great structure and depth, and should be very long lived.
92 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate February 2009 1988 or 1995-ish in style, rather than 1996, which seems to be the vintage several 2006s recall, this dense purple-colored wine displays sweet notes of creme de cassis, tobacco leaf, licorice, and some cedar and graphite. The wine has plenty of structure a la 1995 and a backward, muscular personality, but beautiful fruit on the attack and alluring purity and a nicely textured mouthfeel. The finish suggests cellaring for 3-5 years and drinking over the following two decades.
91-93 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate January 2007 This may turn out to be the finest Lynch Bages made since the 2000. The vintages between 2000 and 2006 are certainly very good, but seemingly lighter-styled in addition to being more forward and soft. The seriously-endowed, dense ruby/purple-tinged 2006 reveals a classic nose of creme de cassis, roasted meats as well as herbs, licorice, and toasty oak. Fleshy, full-bodied, opulent, and well-endowed, it will be at its peak in 5-6 years, and should keep for 20 or more.
92-94 points, Wine Spectator April 2007 Shows very good concentration of currant and berry fruit. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long, fruity finish. Solid core of everything. —J.S.
92 points, Wine Spectator March 2009 Blackberry, licorice and mint aromas lead to a full-bodied palate, with velvety tannins and lots of blackberry and mineral fruit character. Shows outstanding concentration and balance. Best after 2014. –JS
About 2006 Lynch Bages Bordeaux Blend
About the Winery Lynch Bages "The Lynch-Bages estate (90 hectares) is located just outside the city of Pauillac, overlooking the Gironde estuary, on one of the most beautiful gravelly outcrops in the appellation.
The well-drained soil consists mainly of Garonne gravel. The sub-soil (marl, chalk, and thick clay-sand gravel, or hardpan) forms a solid, but fairly disjointed foundation, enabling the roots of old vines to grow to a depth of 6-8 metres."
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About the Wine "Almost opaque wine. An imposing concentration of ripe fruits mixed with smoky undertones. Firm tannins are hidden by the richness of the fruits and its balancing acidity. A powerful wine."
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