2012 Château Lynch-Bages

Description

94   Roger Voss for Wine Enthusiast
“The wine is very dry, with layered tannins giving a major sense of structure. It will always have this dry, dense character, very firm, solid, and powerful.”

92   James Suckling
“Aromas of blackcurrants, blueberries, and lemons follow through to a full body, firm tannins, and a fresh, clean finish. A little tight now but excellent. Precision to this. Back ended. Better in 2018.”

92   James Molesworth for Wine Spectator
“This has a very solid core of dark plum, crushed black currant, and blackberry fruit, with lightly firm flesh and good drive through the finish, where alder and iron notes fill in. Shows excellent energy and depth, while harnessing the austere edge of the vintage.”