Lynch Bages 2010

Chateau Lynch Bages 2010 is a stunning wine that showcases the potential of a great vintage. Its deep, rich color hints at the intensity that awaits on the nose and palate. On the nose, this wine is complex and full of character, with aromas of dark fruit, blackcurrant, and hints of spice and earthy notes. On the palate, it is powerful and concentrated, with an explosion of ripe fruit flavors that are balanced by firm tannins and refreshing acidity. The finish is long and persistent, leaving a trail of spice and black fruit in its wake. This is a wine that will undoubtedly continue to evolve and develop over time, rewarding those who exercise patience with an unforgettable experience.

Robert Parker - 97 Points

"Still a saturated ruby-black in hue, the 2010 Lynch-Bages offers up aromas of rich cassis fruit mingled with hints of pencil shavings, loamy soil and cigar wrapper. Full-bodied, deep and muscular, it's rich and layered, with a concentrated core of fruit that's framed by firm, powdery tannins and lively acids. The most brooding, backward Lynch-Bages of the decade and one of the real successes of the vintage, this is a vibrant, tightly wound wine that is still an infant at age 10. Readers with bottles in their cellars might try one now out of curiosity, but this 2010 won't begin to hit its stride until age 20."

Antonio Galloni - 94+ Points

"The 2010 Lynch-Bages has a backward and rather surly bouquet at first, before gradually opening with blackberry, wild hedgerow, tobacco and subtle seaweed aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and fine acidity. It does not possess the complexity or nuance of the 2010 Grand Puy Lacoste tasted alongside and it seems more forward. But it does possess enormous persistence and grip, so I would not hesitate to afford it several more years in the cellar. Tasted from an ex-château bottle at the BI Wines & Spirits 10-Year On tasting."