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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

Lindsey King

9.5

Chenin 4ever!! — 6 years ago

Erik Longabardi

9.4

Fresh. 🍏 🍋❤️ Oxidized; but this is why I love it. #oxidationbeatsvaandmouseanyday — 8 years ago

Philly Koch

9.0

I found this white complicated. I liked it a lot. — 9 years ago

Emily and Steve

9.5

$14.99 at Total Wine — 10 years ago

Kirk Richardson

9.7

Great red on the lighter end with seafood! — 11 years ago

Chris Almida

9.3

Light and fluffy! — 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

Jeff Sidwell

Owner Bon! Gourmet

9.3

Such a tight young intense wine. If you can wait five years you will be rewarded — 11 years ago

Joel Tan

8.9

Slightly fat, rich with slight botrytis on the nose and palate — 12 years ago

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

Brandon T

9.2

Can’t get enough of these chards. Just behind the Zephyr for me. — 6 years ago

Garrett Parker

8.9

A steal of a Pinot Noir — 7 years ago

Howard Greenfield

9.5

Thanks @Martin G Rivard . This was delicious!! — 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

Howard Graef

8.9

$24. Full body with nice finish. — 11 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

Philip Patston

9.0

Really nice blend from Gascony. 35 sb 35 col 20 ugni 10 gros manseng. God value, interesting. — 11 years ago

Marshal White

9.3

So good, so complete.! — 11 years ago

with Eric

Scott Wren

9.7

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

Louis Schofield

Sommelier/Wine Merchant East End Cellars

9.9

Fine and mineral, delicate — 12 years ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.2

Deep ruby color. Aromas of raspberry, blackberry, black currant and licorice. Wow, great wine! Full of blackberry, blueberry and cedar finish. Decanted for 8 hrs.

🥇 96 points - Wine Spectator — 4 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

Alex Weiss Hills

9.0

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

with Samantha

Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

9.0

Beyond the world of fruit. Aromas of soil, meat juice, smoked country ham, truffle peelings. Showed some initial CO2 which was better with an hour of air and showed really well on day two. — 9 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

Daron Watson

9.2

kirsch comin through, dried herbs n some pepper — 11 years ago

Robert Torretti

8.9

A delicious Cru Beaujolais! I've been drinking this for about six years and always like it. Light and with a little funk, but not too much. A winner in the Louis/Dressner stable. — 11 years ago

Oliver Longwell

8.9

A very pretty Morton, shimmering and pure. Lovely acidity, plush in the middle with unbaked strawberry-rhubarb character. Finish is long with iron and other mineral notes. Ready for action. Matched well with fresh tomato pasta thanks to the acidity. Looking forward to more wines from this talented young producer. — 11 years ago