With Pheasant
59 Lynch Bages had a nice nose of forest floor, cedar, and the whiff of a good cuban cigar with a medium body and a smooth as silk finish. Perfect with the fresh bird. 92 points
78 GPL was far denser and more rustic compared to the Lynch Bages with some slight herbaceousness and a stronger tobacco note nicely balanced with a surprisingly youthful fruity backdrop and bracing acidity. This one did not seem fully mature. 89 points
Hi Ed,
I drank my last bottle of '59 Lynch at least five years ago and had loved the wine. Having not crossed paths with another example subsequently, would you guess that it has now peaked and is beginning to slide down a bit over the far edge of its plateau? I always keep a look out for it at auction, but have not seen it too often of late. I always found it one of the most elegant and silky mature Lynchs out there.
All the Best,
John
Hi John
I think I have a few bottles left; hopefully, they will be as silky, elegant and alive as that one.
It is probably on a slow decline but it was a really good bottle. Someone like Ray King Angry or Francois AuDouze would have more references to make a better judgement, but I personally would not hesitate to buy the 59 Lynch at auction if the price was right.
Hi Ed,
That was what I was hoping, as your post reminded me how much I love that wine and how long it has been now since the last time I had it. Will put it up at the top of the shopping list again and get a few more bottles for the cellar at the next convenient opportunity.
All the Best,
John