2000 Château Lynch-Bages, Pauillac, Bordeaux Newly Published the 2008 is impeccable in

the 2008 is impeccable in its balance

herbal freshness in the aromatics and flavours

Gentle peat smoke reminiscent of a burnt-out bonfire lingers with seaweed and crisped brown sugar notes

This is a brooding

Almost black in colour

2000 Château Lynch-Bages, Pauillac, Bordeaux Newly Published the 2008 is impeccable inThis was a gorgeous showing by the 2000 Chteau Lynch Bages, and this appears to be smack in the middle of its prime drinking window based on this bottle (which was more youthful than a bottle from my cellar). Still ruby plum hued, it has a pure, intense nose of darker currants, leafy tobacco, freshly sharpened pencils, and incense, which is classic Pauillac goodness. This carries to a full bodied Lynch Bages that has flawless overall balance, a