Mark Guzzo

9.0

5th mission. Notes of tobacco and dark fruits. Slight effervescence. Medium tannins. — 6 years ago

James Gerhart

8.9

Apparently a 3rd wine of a 5th growth. Decent Bordeaux but not worth a revisit. — 7 years ago

LM Segal

9.2

Called this New World blind, but disappointing as group’s 5th of 7. Despite an initial green/vegetal quality that blew off, this was full, brambly-nosed and super smooth. — 8 years ago

with Mark and Joe

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

A small, family-run domaine now in its 5th generation. Cathy & Cedric aim to strike a balance between the old and the new, with wines that respect the traditions of their ancestors but have one foot firmly in the present.100% Gamay, bright red with red fruit aromas and oaky pepper notes. On the palate cherry flavors with espresso, oak and vanilla, soft tannins on lingering finish. Good balance. — 8 years ago

Martin G Rivard

9.5

5th wine of the night., How lucky are we., Carlos Lopez de la Calle is friends with Anthony and showcased his wine e as well during our Edge Hill tasting. Incredible Tempranillo., very aromatic., spicy with great structure and silkiness. We popped & poured., the bottle would have been better if decanted for 4+ hours. Very young and still wound tight. However. Promises to be an incredible vintage! We did notice sone bottle variations. — 10 years ago

with Kirk, Cindy and 3 others

Michael Descamps

9.1

Espresso beans, molasses, smoke. — 10 years ago

Lynn Gowdy

9.2

Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenére, Syrah and Petit Verdot. Intense blackberry and cocoa aromas. Almost voluptuous-like on the palate with blue fruit, a hint of oak, balanced acid and well-integrated tannins. — 11 years ago

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.3

A deep dark wine with lots if dark licorice spice blackberry jam violet floral notes espresso very complex array of 5th generation from walla walla the family owns a granite company gonzaga university went to Florence Italy fell in love with wine and came home bought 20 acres planted everything himself. Big and chewy on the palate with a good hand of tannins with an array of that sice and earth from the nose through the finish 45+ — 11 years ago

Tala Drzewiecki

Wine blogger Winelandia.com

9.3

Celebrating our 5th anniversary by public day-drinking Champagne by the water. — 12 years ago

Thomas Hughes

9.5

2 years in oak barrels, followed by 2 years of bottle age, then released in the 5th year. Montalcino has made Brunello both a science and passion. In the most recent vintages, 2001, 2004, 2006, it didn't matter the vineyard ... Most are outstanding. But some stick out and this wine does just that. The fruit that initially hits the palate is mind blowing. How can this not be a Bordeaux blend? How can this just be Sangiovese? But it continues with the grace and balance of an old world red. Unfortunately, I haven't seen this bottle in at least a few years and I only have 1 bottle left. But for under $50, this definitely stands out! Cheers! — 12 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

Whenever I have a really older bottle of wine, I think, what was I doing in this case 1989?

About this time of year, I was walking into Candlestick Park for the Bay Bridge World Series while this wine was fermenting. I was walking through the parking lot when the 89 earthquake hit. It was like Godzilla was a Gopher tunneling under my feet. The stadium erupted with a resounding cheer. Earthquake during the World Series...yeah! It wasn’t until an hour later that hard reality set in.

This Chateau Lynch-Moussas is a recent direct purchase from the Negotiant. 89 was a pretty good Bordeaux year. So, why not see how a 5th Growth producer wine evolved over 30 years. It’s a treat to enjoy wine with this much age.

While Lynch-Mousses has improved vastly in more recent vintages, back in the day, they made some nice wines but, not great. This wine shows beauty & elegance but, it lacks fundamental elements of high quality. However, its fruit and structure have held up nicely over the years.

The nose reveals a fair amount of; barnyard, mushrooms, ripe; blackberries dark currants, dark cherries, black raspberries & strawberries on the edges of the glass. Black plum skin, dark chocolate, raspberry cola, mocha, caramel, clove, nutmeg, burnt cinnamon, tarriness, graphite, leather, old tobacco, dark spice, dry herbs, dark, rich, black earth, stones, dry brush, steeped tea with withering red & dark florals.

The body is still full and round. The fruits are still ripe & slightly candied. The wine is still holding an interesting drinking window, it’s on the decline. While that sounds not good, I find them in this phase infinitely more interesting. Ripe; blackberries dark currants, dark cherries, black raspberries & some strawberries. Black plum with skin, dark chocolate, raspberry cola, mocha, caramel, clove, nutmeg, burnt cinnamon, vanillin, tarriness, graphite, leather, old tobacco, dark spice, dry herbs, dark, rich, forest floor, mushrooms, stones, touch of limestone minerals & crush rocks, dry brush, steeped tea with withering red & dark florals with violets. The acidity is round & excellent. The long finish is; rich, ripe, well balanced & intergraded with long drier but, very floral persistence.

Excellent with our steaks. Still has another 5-7 years of good drinking ahead with excellent storage. I also miss the 12-13% ABV of the 80’s Bordeaux’s.

Photos of; the entrance view of Chateau Lynch-Moussas, Count Jean-Baptiste Lynch of Ireland and Chateau founded in the 1800’s, the owner/operator since 1961 - Emile Casteja and their barrel room.
— 6 years ago

Andrew G

9.2

One of the 3 second wines of 5th growth Haut Bages Liberal. Even better than the last time - typical Pauillac barnyard notes. 92 — 9 years ago

Melanie Closs

9.2

Really nice oaky smooth Duoro, from 5th ave, had on a rainy summer night with Ben, Iris, Maggie, Ang. — 9 years ago

JT & Brandy Egli

9.3

Just gorgeous. 5th we've opened from the case. Starting to bloom beautifully. Bright red cherries, black berries, tobacco, a touch of leather. Wonderful compliment to a gorgeous Wagyu ribeye — 10 years ago

Yoon Ha

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

9.5

Top '89 Pauillac 5th growths are at their peak right now. I cannot recommend this one enough. — 10 years ago

Bob Halifax

9.9

Opened a wedding present that's now got a bit of age on it. Bouquet and taste that's still passionate. Must be a good sign. — 11 years ago

George Hesse

9.5

At Terranea with Jennifer, Yvonne, Ivan and Yvonne's mom, for their 5th anniversary food and wine tasting event. Very subtle nose. — 11 years ago

Alejandro Lopez

9.5

This 2005 represents the 5th Edition of this blend where Sangiovese (44%), Pinot Noir (27%), Nebbiolo (14%), Barbera (10%) and Shiraz (5%) mix things up to craft an interesting wine with really smooth tannins and a certain herbaceous character. Let it breath at first to showcase potential. — 12 years ago

Will Lewis

8.9

5th growth Bordeaux. Full-bodied, well balanced with a pleasant array of cassis, plum and cedar. Firm tannins that round off towards the finish. Perfect steak pairing wine! — 13 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.5

Liger Belair Dinner 5th Flight La Romanee in Mag. One of my favorite wines on the planet that was youthful, balanced & structured showing richness & power with amazing aromatics & finish — 7 years ago

Dan Levin

9.5

This is my 5th and final bottle and, like the others, was extraordinary! The wines from Laura Zahtila/Laura Michael are consistently great, but the combination of their nuanced winemaking, incredible Beckstoffer fruit, and 13 years, made this a stellar bottle. Green olives, dried thyme, roasted meats, leather, and forest floor were the dominant tones with the primary fruits - dark ripe cherries and raspberries - playing a supporting role. — 7 years ago

Paul Brusaschi

8.9

Really well balanced wine, great balance of flavor, tanin and finish. Wish I had more — 8 years ago

Axel Finger

9.2

collectif anonyme 2014 collioure rouge "BEAU OUI COMME BOWIE" 90% Syrah, 10 Grenache. — 8 years ago

Justin Nickel

9.0

Heidi Barrett killed her 2009 release which was the 5th release overall for this wine. This vintage is 46% Merlot, 21% Syrah, 15% PV, 14% Cab, 4% Can Franc. I'm usually not a fan of heavy Merlot in a blend, but this wine is silky smooth in the mouth with wonderful rich fruit. The 2009 is my favorite VP so far. — 9 years ago

Pat Sperry

8.9

Delectable blend, $34.50 @ FPWM, 12/15; — 10 years ago

Eugene Kim

9.3

Beautiful 5th Growth #Bordeaux from a great vintage. Red fruits, evolving secondary notes, nice acidity. Integrated tannins.. — 10 years ago

David Landrum

9.2

'79 5th growth. 5th element. Tons of life left, fill up in the neck. Old apples, pipe tobacco, raspberries. #Maturewinerules — 11 years ago

George Hesse

9.3

At Terranea with Jennifer, Yvonne, Ivan and Yvonne's mom, for their 5th anniversary food and wine tasting event. — 11 years ago

with Jennifer and Yvonne

Yoon Ha

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

9.2

Sweet maturing fruit, lovely balance. At 15 years old, the 5th growth '99s are in full stride. — 11 years ago

Megan Miller

9.6

5th Anniversary Champagne from Sandy — 12 years ago