The 2017 Lynch Bages, a Bordeaux Blend from the Pauillac region of France, is a remarkable wine that oozes class, finesse, and sophistication. This fine vintage is a true testament to the craftsmanship of its producer, Lynch Bages, with its composition of a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot.
The wine is a striking red, capped with a cork closure, and carries an alcohol content of 14.0%. This Bordeaux blend is admired for its ample concentration, round, ripe tannins, and the big, juicy bite of sweet, fresh Cabernet grapes. It's classic in style, with a nice dusty complexity in the texture in the finish.
The tasting notes of this 2017 Lynch Bages display a broad spectrum of flavors and aromas. The wine is tightly knit and fine-grained with amazing freshness cutting through the packed black fruit and mineral layers, finishing with great length and purity. It offers wonderfully pure notes of crushed black and red currants, fresh juicy boysenberries, and dried lavender, plus suggestions of crushed rocks and cedar chest. The palate is dense with graphite-infused black fruit.
This 2017 Lynch Bages is a focused and tight wine with beautiful blackcurrants, slate, graphite and lead pencil. It is medium to full-bodied with very fine tannins and brightness. The linear line of tannins that runs nicely through the wine adds to its allure.
The reviewers suggest that this wine will hit the ground running in about 5-7 years and cruise 20 years or more in cool cellars. Hence, if you can hold off for 7-9 years, this wine is going to pay big dividends. Overall, the 2017 Lynch Bages is a super effort for the vintage, offering a unique and exceptional wine drinking experience.