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9.5

I tasted the 1982 Lynch-Bages twice within a month, both at a private dinner in London and at the château, from bottle and double-magnum on separate occasions. Both vindicate an exceptionally fine 1982, perhaps a bit overlooked in a vintage full of stars. Curiously, the bottle in Bordeaux does not fully deliver the mesmerizing freshness and energy compared to the bottle in London: pencil-lead-tinged black fruit intermixed with clove and freshly-rolled tobacco. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins, perhaps just a little austere compared to its peers. Yet, indeed, the bottle in London exudes class and composure with a detailed, mineral-driven vintage belying that year's unseasonably warm period. Superb. Tasted both in London at a private dinner and at the château. (Neal Martin, Vinous, July 2023) — 3 years ago

Al Shikoh

9.0

dark ruby; blackcurrants, bell pepper, graphite, tar; medium body, medium+ acidity, fine grained tannin, 14.8% ABV; blend of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot with fruit sourced from multiple sites in Napa Valley ranging from the high elevations and volcanic soils of Diamond Mountain to the alluvial soils and warmer weather of Coombsville, Rutherford and Stags Leap District, aged 18 months in 60% new French oak; a very balanced style; $50 — 6 years ago

Garrett Parker

8.9

A steal of a Pinot Noir — 7 years ago

MB Kirby

9.4

complex, spicy fruit, white pepper and a hint of black olive tapenade — 7 years ago

Shay A

9.3

Don’t know much about this wine other than it being tight and tannic AF even after hours of being open. Chewy. Dark. Brooding. Young. Give it at least 5yrs of a full day of decanting! — 8 years ago

Michael Piaker

9.0

10 February 2016. Minetta Tavern, New York, NY. — 10 years ago

Carlos Chiti

9.0

29/AGO/2015 — 11 years ago

Chris Almida

9.3

Light and fluffy! — 11 years ago

Marshal White

9.3

So good, so complete.! — 11 years ago

with Eric

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.1

Terrific pleasure drinking this
Definitely not a cerebral wine, but one that wants you to grab a second bottle — 3 years ago

Inseon Hwang

8.9

Oaky. Floral. Honeysuckle. — 6 years ago

James K

9.3

Woody funky lemony nose. Big structure with a long lemon finish. — 6 years ago

Alex Weiss Hills

9.0

Put it on the table every night. — 7 years ago

with Samantha

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.4

What a nose. It pops. Big peach and apricot and that purest citrusy syrup dash of honey thing. Really singing. Slate in the background but beautiful and clean fruit. Floral and almost a nougat element as well. Stunning. Palate is at once opulent and also bone dry with razor sharp 2008 acidity and cleansing minerality and citrus on the finish which really is long and delineated. This is outrageous now. — 8 years ago

Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen KC

9.2

Deep and rich Gruner with a savory mix of mineral, phenolic spicy flavors. Dry and precise for a fuller bodied style. — 10 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.6

Pale gold. Nose of medium+ intensity showing stone fruits meal, oyster shell , toasty oak and leesy notes. Palate shows the same stone fruit and oak notes but all in perfect balance. Long finish. A very good wine but will cellar. Priced at $120.84. Wine of the day at WSET Level 3. — 10 years ago

Kirk Richardson

9.7

Great red on the lighter end with seafood! — 10 years ago

Michael Meagher MS

Chairman/Founder Boston Sommelier Society, Beverage Director Cafe Escadrille

9.7

This is delicious, though from a riper vintage so a bit more round and luscious than normal. Crunchy minerality, soft oak notes and starting to develop the walnut/hazelnut and bruised apple and pear that time provides. Classy stuff, indeed. — 11 years ago

Scott Wren

9.7

Sangee Pinot. Beautiful Salmon color. Nice fresh strawberry — 11 years ago

Douglas Renall

9.9

Well-balanced, sensuous and intricate, melon, butter and vanilla notes — 12 years ago

Christian Fischer

9.2

Bright, young and vibrant. Very tasty. — 5 years ago

Matthew Cohen

9.1

Stunning richness. Slightly premoxed. Good acidity. — 5 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

8.9

Nose is like 45-50% pre moxed. See that color? Palate is good. Rich, complex and deep. Nose has some minerals, lime zest, and real depth but the almond:sherry thing is also there. This is half premoxed. Still drinkable but not in an ideal state. — 6 years ago

Erik Longabardi

9.4

Fresh. 🍏 🍋❤️ Oxidized; but this is why I love it. #oxidationbeatsvaandmouseanyday — 7 years ago

Howard Greenfield

9.5

Thanks @Martin G Rivard . This was delicious!! — 8 years ago

Emily and Steve

9.5

$14.99 at Total Wine — 10 years ago

Howard Graef

8.9

$24. Full body with nice finish. — 10 years ago

Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.5

Incredibly layered stuff, with teeth-staining minerality, balanced by rich fruit flavors, bordering on tropical with plenty of grilled lemon juiciness in reserve. Never-ending finish with a complex tannic grip providing lift and energy. Thru 2020, at least. — 11 years ago

Marissa Payne

9.0

Floral, white peach, strawberries and watermelon. Fresh and tart on the palate with medium plus acidity. — 11 years ago

Louis Schofield

Sommelier/Wine Merchant East End Cellars

9.9

Fine and mineral, delicate — 12 years ago