pencil shavings and a subtle hint of potpourri

and fine toasted undertones

leading to a long

it should drink well for a couple of decades beyond that

Château Lynch Bages, Pauillac, 2023, 75cl 2-set pencil shavings and a subtleThe 2022 Lynch Bages is one of the most muscular, chunky wines of the vintage in the Mdoc, offering up aromas of dark berries, cherry preserve, pencil shavings and creamy new oak, followed by a full bodied, rich and extracted palate that's dense and blocky. While Lynch Bage always seems to come together with time, the 2022 is certainly going to require some patience. Drink Date: 2030 2055 William Kelley, Wine Advocate