2018 Lynch-Bages, Pauillac (1.5L)

Bid on this 3-magnum lot of 2018 Lynch-Bages, Pauillac (1.5L) (98JD, 97JS, 97TWI, 97WS, 96DC, 96JA, 96RP, 96VN, 96WE). Jeb Dunnuck: One of the finest vintages I've ever tasted from this address, the 2018 Château Lynch-Bages has everything you look for in a great wine: incredible aromatics, richness without weight, perfect balance, and a purity of fruit that's just about off the charts. Dense purple, it reveals a glorious perfume of blackcurrants and blackberry fruits, a deep, unctuous mouthfeel, building tannins, and a complex array of cedar pencil, tobacco, wood smoke, and chocolate. A true blockbuster in every sense, with masses of fruit and tannins as well as moderate acidity, it will probably merit a triple-digit score in a decade and is a 50+-year wine from this team. 98+ (03/2021)