Lynch Bages 2006
Lynch Bages 2006 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc (Pauillac, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are very firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Those scales describe the wine when young; this is a 20-year-old bottle and its tannin and oak will have softened. Good with steak, lamb, roast chicken, roast pork.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Cayuse The Widowmaker 2016 Cayuse · Walla Walla Valley | £160.00 | |||
| Ceritas Peter Ray Martin Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Cruz 2022 Ceritas · Santa Cruz Mountains | £160.00 |
From the renowned Paulliac 5ème Cru Classé Château Lynch-Bages, here is the 2006 vintage. 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot. A classic mature vintage, the nose offers an attractive interplay between deep, buttery black fruits, cedar and graphite notes, and a cool, minty Cabernet character. The wine has plenty of structure and muscular personality. Beautiful fruit, alluring purity and a nicely textured mouthfeel. A full-bodied finish with plenty of sweetness.