Chateau Lynch-Bages 5eme Cru Classe, Pauillac 2019

This takes hold from the first moment and powers along, delivering a ton of black brambly fruit, liquorice, grilled cedar and Pauillac confidence. The tannins are pretty chewy, really closing in on the end of play, giving no doubt that this will age slowly and for many decades, but there is a creaminess to the overall structure that is already evident.

Drink 2029 - 2046

A tight and very focused young red with redcurrant, tile and blackberry undertones. Lead pencil, too. It’s full-bodied with very polished, creamy tannins and lots of intense dark fruit. Compact fruit and tannins. Structured.