The notes:
- 1988 Château Lynch-Bages - France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac (10/24/2015)
Cellared since release. Perfect cork and fill to within 1/2" of cork. Decanted off sediment and enjoyed over 2 1/2 hours. Dark red core, lighter at rim. Immediately forward complex nose of mature black fruits, cassis, cedar and leather. With the first sip, Peggy immediately remembered our BWE Lynch Bages tasting in NYC years ago. BWE reminiscences ensued. Medium body, nice balance, tannins present but well integrated, mature fruits carry forward to palate with some mineral undertones and sweet complexity. Medium to long mellow impish maintaining balance and complexity throughout. In no danger of going over the hill. Outstanding. - 1997 Château d'Yquem - France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes (10/24/2015)
Perfect cork and fill. Light gold color. Apricots, peaches, honey on the nose, full-bodied and viscous, great balance between ripe fruits, honeyed/floral sweetness and acidity, long finish. Should drink well for years. Excellent-outstanding. We drank only half of it and brought the rest home for tomorrow.