2006 Ch. Lynch Bages

Deep purple colored core fading to a paler rim with some legs. Medium plus intensity aromas of blackcurrant, dusty, smoke, violet, toast, ripe black plum, clove with trace of bell pepper. It is dry with medium plus acidity, ripe and fine-grained tannin, medium alcohol and medium plus body. Medium intensity of blackcurrant, black plum, vegetal, leafy, toast. Long length with black cherry finish. Too early to drink this time (92)

Tasted on 24 Sept 2011