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Ian D'Agata

Vinous

71% cabernet sauvignon, 16% merlot, 11% cabernet franc and 2% petit verdot; 5.5 g/l total acidity; 13.3% alcohol): Deep ruby-red. Knockout aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, mocha and cedar complicated by scorched earth and tobacco. Big, ripe and dense, with flavors similar to the aromas and a seamless, rich texture. Though powerful and rich, with a sensual mouthfeel, it maintains a graceful, light-on-its-feet quality. Finishes with ripe, fine-grained tannins and excellent length. Still an infant, but clearly a great vintage for this property.

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Robert M. Parker, Jr.

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

Beginning to open magnificently, the still dense purple-colored 2000 reveals a blossoming bouquet of blackberries, cassis, graphite and pen ink. Full-bodied with velvety tannins that have resolved themselves beautifully over the last eleven years, this wine is still an adolescent, but it exhibits admirable purity, texture, mouthfeel and power combined with elegance. One of the all-time great examples of Lynch Bages, the 2000 is just beginning to drink well yet promises to last for another 20-25 years.

97

Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

A brilliant Pauillac at its peak, the 2000 Château Lynch-Bages is based on 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot and aged 15 months in 70% new French oak. Drinking beautifully, it offers ripe currants, dried flowers, tobacco, spice, and hints of lead pencil on the nose. It's medium to full-bodied on the palate, with ripe, polished, integrated tannins and a great finish. This might be the best fully mature Lynch-Bages for drinking today, and it has plenty of life ahead with a solid 20 years of prime drinking. Drink 2026-2046. 04/2026

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Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur sombre, intense et légèrement évoluée. Nez fruité, fin. Notes de cèdre. Bouche savoureuse, au joli toucher caressant, évoluant fondante et énergique, vers une finale longue, au grain de tannin fin. Un brin austère, mais très bon. Toujours pris dans la même caisse. 09/2013

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James Suckling

James Suckling

Another wonderful 2000 coming out of its long sleep. Beautiful aromas of berry, tobacco, herb and spice that follow through to a full palate with round, textured tannins and lots of fruit. 04/2014