Very dark, rich in oaky blackcurrant aromas and robustly fruity, this certainly has Pauillac typicity. It's velvety as well as concentrated and weighty, and the still-chewy tannins give grip and energy. Long finish, but it's far from elegant. Drinking Window: 2023 - 2026
Tasted by: Stephen Brook (at London, 02 Feb 2023)
Part of Bordeaux 2013: 10 years on & 30 wines tasted

Aromas of blackberry, black currant and flowers. Full body, ultra-fine tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Extremely well done for the vintage. Drink or hold.

- Tasted February 2016

This solid red sports a tangy iron streak from the start, with lively red currant and briar patch notes forming the core. A zip of savory cuts through the finish, which reveals lightly chewy grip in the end. Best from 2017 through 2023. — JM

The 2013 Lynch-Bages is unusual but also quite pretty. In this vintage the flavors are quite dark, with distinct dark red/purplish overtones. Dried flowers, cloves and sage are some of the notes that develop with time in the glass. The 2013 finishes with lovely length and precision. The blend is 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot.

Quality 809 | Brand 997 | Economics 899 | buzz brand
Quality: Above the average quality score of its peer group for the 2013 vintage, 691 Brand: #3 strongest restaurant presence on Wine Lister, featuring on 54 of the world's top wine lists, including Auberge du Soleil Economics: Below its peer group average price of £63 for the 2013 vintage Production: Older vines than its peer group average of 32 years

- www.wine-lister.com June 2017