Thanks for your post. I have two cases of 1989 Lynch Bages in my cooler. I
paid all of $20 per bottle around 1993 at a grocery store in France. I
haven't opened any of it, but sounds like I need to start drinking it.

Nice to read postings like yours.

Mike Hagley
"MarcB" > wrote in message
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> Wife and I shared, with two friends, our annual anniversary bottle of
> 1989 Ch. Lynch Bages. Decanted shortly before drinking.
>
> Sight: Still very, very dark, although not as close to black as in
> previous years. Bright red core, and very youthful appearance.
>
> Nose: Not very forthcoming, but with apparent Pauillac character.
>
> Taste: WOW. Amazingly rich mouthfeel, with layered fruit, more black
> than red for about the first twenty seconds. Next the substantial
> tannins, not harsh, but very prominent, kicked in. Then the array of
> flavors, fruit, cedar, tea, tar, hint of licorice, hint of chocolate,
> persisted for about another two minutes. Just a tremendously
> powerful, yet elegant and interesting wine. Much more open and
> accessible than previous years. A+ on my lick-your-chops scale.
>
> The 96 Dominus came next, also decanted about 30 min before drinking,
> and it suffered by comparison. In fact, for the the first few sips it
> seemed actually a bit thin. Later, we appreciated it more, and it
> seemed obviously new world (which has not been my prior experience
> with Dominus). A nicely balanced wine, ready to drink.
>
> Marc