Château Lynch Bages 1982 (12 BT)

Château Lynch Bages 1982

Pauillac, 5ème Cru Classé

u. 2bn, 2vts, 3ts, 4t/hs, 1hs, labels soiled and scuffed, 2 nicked and slightly torn, capsules worn and corroded, 2 nicked by case divider

In 2022 and from magnum, the nose is tremendously rich, plummy, robust and majestic. One can understand the 'Mouton comparison', but it has its own glorious character. On the palate, the tannic structure and the extraordinary fruit are 'in bed with each other', in the nicest possible way! This is gorgeous wine and I sometimes wonder if it is the best Lynch Bages ever - and that is saying something. On this showing, a Super Second. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

WA 93

12 bts (cn)

Provenance:

This collection is a testament to the rich history of the house it had spent decades in. Many of the bottles were purchased with the property by the present owner and lain undisturbed for years in a temperature- and humidity-controlled home cellar in England. Containing an array of iconic Bordeaux Châteaux with vintages ranging from the 1950s to the early 2000s, including the legendary 1959 Haut Brion alongside an assortment of Super Seconds, sought-after Burgundy Domaines such as Armand Rousseau and Sylvain Cathiard, as well as fully mature Port, this selection will bring immense joy when shared at a dinner table.

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