The finest Lynch Bages made since the 2000 (the vintages between 2000 and 2006 are certainly very good). It will be at its peak in 5-6 years, and should keep for 20 or more.
The 2006 is made from 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet France, 10% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot. Elevage in 70% new oak with a third of the crop being relegated to the 2nd label - Haut Bages Averous. The 2006 is full-bodied finish with plenty of wrapping sweetness. The nose offers an attractive interplay between deep, buttery black fruits, Medocain minerals and a cool, minty Cabernet character.
"The wine has plenty of structure a la 1995 and a backward, muscular personality, but beautiful fruit on the attack and alluring purity and a nicely textured mouthfeel. The finish suggests cellaring for 3-5 years and drinking over the following two decades." -- (Score 92) Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (181), February 2009.
2001
Dark, smoky, nutty fruit on the nose. Lovely! Full textured palate. Ripe tannins with good acidity. May need eight years plus in the cellar. This is very good and has super potential.
