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Château Lynch Bages, Pauillac, FR, 2023, (Futures) 3pk OWC single

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97-98pts James Suckling
95-97pts Jeb Dunnuck
94-97pts Vinous

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The 2022 Château Lynch-Bages is a powerful, full-bodied, and concentrated Pauillac wine with a formidable structure of tannins and acidity, boasting aromas of cassis, graphite, and dark fruits, alongside savory notes of tobacco and mint. Critics highlight its intense, layered, and serious character, noting that while it has impressive ripeness, it will require considerable time in the bottle, with a best-drinking window starting around 2026 and extending for decades.

Key Characteristics

Aromatics:

Expect notes of cassis, cherry, graphite, pencil shavings, mint, and dark berries.
Palate:

Full-bodied and powerful, with a rich core of fruit, imposing tannins, and lively acidity, creating a layered and impressive profile.
Structure:

Features an "imposing backbone" and "powdery" tannins that provide significant grip and hold.
Concentration:

The 2022 vintage is noted for its high levels of concentration, offering significant depth and character.

Aging Potential

The wine's powerful tannins and structure indicate it is built for the long haul, a typical characteristic of Lynch-Bages.
It is described as "backward" and austere in its youth, needing time for the tannins to soften and the flavors to fully knit together.
The recommended drinking window is from 2026 through 2050, suggesting it will benefit from at least a decade of cellaring.

Critical Reception

Reviewers like Jeb Dunnuck and Lisa Perroti-Brown have awarded it high scores (e.g., 96-97 points), praising its power, balance, and overall layered profile.
Critics have also noted its "sculpted" and "intense" character, emphasizing its precision and formidable nature.
Comparisons to previous powerful vintages, like the 2019, are made, highlighting its classic Lynch Bages style with elevated concentration for the vintage.

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