2006 Château Lynch-Bages, Pauillac, Bordeaux

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2006 Château Lynch-Bages, Pauillac, BordeauxChteau Lynch Bages, a Cinquime Cru Class, is one of the best known Mdoc estates and has always had a particularly strong following on this side of the English Channel. The wine can be surprisingly soft and approachable when young; however, it develops a succulent richness and a heavenly bouquet of minty blackcurrants and cigar boxes when fully mature. As Oz Clarke says, Lynch Bages is impressive at five years, beautiful at 10 years and irresistible at

complemented by the signature vanilla sweetness of newly charred American oak

Often claimed to be the birthplace of rum

Maison Trimbach remains a byword for fine dry Alsace Riesling

lilies and light toasted hazelnuts

alongside pear

This definitely needs at least a couple of years in the cellar to unlock the hidden complexity

Well behaved and not showy

pipe tobacco

Lush but not rich palate with a good dose of acidity

and mint leaf

brioche and hints of green apple

Drink 2020 - 2040