2000 Lynch Bages Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

WA 97 WS 96 JS 95 JA 95 JD 95 JL 95 WE 95 NM 94 VN 93
WA 97

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, August 2011

Beginning to open magnificently, the still dense purple-colored 2000 reveals a blossoming bouquet of blackberries, cassis, graphite and pen ink. Full-bodied with velvety tannins that have resolved themselves beautifully...
WS 96

Wine Spectator, January 2016

This has a dense but well-defined core of currant and fig paste flavors supported by a gorgeous graphite spine. Long and authoritative, with notes of bay, pepper, leather and juniper slowly emerging on the finish...
JS 95

jamessuckling.com, April 2014

Another wonderful 2000 coming out of its long sleep. Beautiful aromas of berry, tobacco, herb and spice that follow through to a full palate with round, textured tannins and lots of fruit.
JA 95

janeanson.com, March 2022

Deep ruby, softening in colour around the rim, packed with pencil lead, cigar box, slate, mint leaf, chewy tannins, great quality with an innate confidence. Has walls to scale, and a ton of life ahead, an exceptionally...
JD 95

jebdunnuck.com, April 2021

Finally rounding the corner, the 2000 Château Lynch-Bages is mature, with classic Pauillac darker currants, lead pencil, tobacco leaf, and spice-laced aromatics. With a deep plum color and slight lightening at the edges...
JL 95

TheWineCellarInsider.com, February 2015

Very elegant, polished, soft, full bodied, round and ripe style of Lynch Bages that reminds me of the 1990. it's young, but due to its style, it's already quite charming. Read more...
WE 95

Wine Enthusiast, June 2003

Typical of Lynch-Bages in its sumptuous rich style this is a resounding success for the team of Jean-Michel Cazes. With its sweet fruit opulent but balanced wood and red and black fruit flavors...
NM 94

Neal Martin's Wine Journal, September 2010

Tasted blind at Bordeaux Index’s 2000 tasting in London. This is more taciturn on the nose than Pontet-Canet ‘00, but is well defined with some lovely savoury, chestnut and black truffle aromas developing in the glass...
VN 93

Vinous, July 2023

The 2000 Lynch-Bages is well defined on the nose with blackberry, cedar, humidor and crushed rose petals, one of the most elegant of this era. There is real pedigree here, obviously from a benevolent growing season. The...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Pauillac
Vintage 2000
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14%
Closure Cork
Viticulture method Sustainable

Introducing the 2000 Lynch Bages, a Bordeaux Blend that emanates elegance and sophistication. This illustrious wine hails from the renowned Pauillac region in Bordeaux, France, where it was crafted by the esteemed producer, Lynch Bages. With its deep red color and a cork closure, this wine exudes a sense of tradition and authenticity.

On the nose, the 2000 Lynch Bages opens magnificently, revealing a blossoming bouquet of blackberries, cassis, graphite, and pen ink. These complex aromas intertwine harmoniously, creating an olfactory experience that is both captivating and alluring. As the wine caresses the palate, velvety tannins make their presence known, showcasing the impeccable aging process this wine has undergone over the past two decades.

The 2000 Lynch Bages is a full-bodied wine that demonstrates remarkable purity, texture, mouthfeel, and power, all while maintaining an air of elegance. It is a true representation of the potential of Bordeaux wines and stands as one of the all-time great examples of Lynch Bages. Despite its age, this wine is still considered an adolescent, promising to evolve and improve over the next 20-25+ years.

Renowned wine critics have showered this wine with accolades, further solidifying its status as a true masterpiece. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded it an impressive score of 97, praising its admirable purity and power. Wine Enthusiast described it as a resounding success, highlighting its sumptuous rich style and balanced wood. Wine Spectator noted its dense core of currant and fig paste flavors, supported by a gorgeous graphite spine.

The 2000 Lynch Bages has earned its place among the great Bordeaux wines of its vintage. It is a wine that demands attention and appreciation, offering a sensory journey that is both memorable and enchanting. Whether savored now or held for future enjoyment, this wine is sure to leave a lasting impression on anyone fortunate enough to experience its splendor.