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2005 Ch. Lynch-Bages, Pauillac
HoldAll goneRobert Parker, Wine Advocate 94/100
Dense and purple-hued, built to last: concentrated blackberry and cassis fruit framed by graphite and cocoa, firm and tannic in youth and only beginning to soften with age. Classic, structured Pauillac.
Colour / grapeRed · Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
RegionBordeaux, France
Drink window2017–2035
2017Hold2035
Best withRoast lamb, beef and venison; grilled or braised red meats and game; hard, aged cheeses.
Critics
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
94/100
Dense, purple-hued, still tannic, firm and young, with concentrated blackberry and cassis fruit.
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Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
93/100
Tight, firm, reserved, strict and tannic; a wealth of ripe fruit, but the tannins need at least a decade to soften.
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Wine Spectator
93/100
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Jancis Robinson
17/20
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