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Chateau Lynch Bages 1985 . Pauillac . 1bn, 2ts, 5vhs, 1nc, 1ssos. Bottle (8). ... (Total: 8 Btls. )
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Chateau Lynch Bages 1985Pauillac
1bn, 2ts, 5vhs, 1nc, 1ssos
Bottle (8)
"Tasted single blind at the 1985 Bordeaux horizontal, the 1985 Château Lynch Bages was pitted against two other wines, both First Growths, and it more than held its own. In many ways it is a forerunner for the brilliant 1989 and 1990 that Jean-Michel crafted, though the 1985 has always been more elegant and comely in style. The nose is impressive after three decades with melted tar, a touch of peppermint and delineated black fruit that seem to gain intensity with each passing moment in the glass. Strangely those secondary notes of bay leaf and dried herbs make way for more primal fruit-derived scents with aeration! The palate does not disappoint. Medium rather than full-bodied, beautifully defined tannins and supremely well-judged acidity, this Lynch-Bages is just so well balanced. Hints of black truffle and sandalwood unfold towards the finish that has disarming purity and great persistence. If you want to know why the 1855 Classification screwed up placing Lynch Bages as a Fifth Growth - taste the wonderful 1985 and then the 1989 and 1990 (though the latter pair have greater longevity). Tasted July 2015." (95 pts. Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, July 2016)
"Fully mature with some amber at the edge, the medium-bodied, elegant 1985 offers notes of bay leaves, roasted herbs, black currants and sweet cherries. This vintage has always had an early appeal and seductiveness." (90 pts. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, Aug. 2011)
"Melted tar, wild mint and pure black fruit blossom on the nose and, like previous bottles, seem to gain intensity and delineation with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with refined, pliant tannins that frame truffle-infused black fruit. It is paradigmatic fo the vintage, so elegant and sensual instead of tannic, a little savory towards its caressing vintage. What's not to love?" (95 pts. Neal Martin, Vinous, June 2021)
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Wine Showcase Auction #24163 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
January, 2024
18th
Thursday
Internet/Mail Bids: 8
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