94 points Robert Parker: "A healthy, youthful dark plum/ruby/purple color is followed by a bouquet of smoke, barbecued meats, black currants and new saddle leather. With full body and sweet tannin, this 2003 is strutting its stuff. Although it is not as fine as the 1989, 1990, or 2000, it is a complex, classic Pauillac to enjoy over the next decade. (Aug 2014)"
94 points Wine Enthusiast: "Considering the reputation of Lynch-Bages as a rich, polished wine, it is not surprising that, in 2003, teams from Jean-Michel Cazes & Daniel Lhose produced a superlatively ripe, opulent wine, one that could almost have come from Napa. The fruit is compact and dense, with layers of acidity that speak more of Bordeaux than California. (May 2006)"
94 points James Suckling: "Pretty, clean, and perfumed, with a milk chocolate and berry character. Full bodied, with round and velvety tannins and a long finish. Polished and very beautiful, caressing. Pull the cork after 2014. Find the wine. (3/13/11)"
94 points (17/20) La Revue du Vin de France: "Currently closed, the 2003 nevertheless exudes class and volume... (2008)"
92 points Jane Anson (Inside Bordeaux): "(75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot). Retaining a deep ruby colour even at 19 years old, impressive from a such a hot vintage. The tannins are a little sombre, but this has plenty of Pauillac signature, with clear graphite, slate, cassis, and an enjoyably juicy finish. I've found a few 2003s that are tasting great in this corner of the Médoc, which is not the case all over Bordeaux, and this is one to enjoy now and over the next decade. 70% new oak. Drink: 2022-2032. (3/11/22)"
92 points Wine Spectator: "Offers warm cassis and black cherry notes infused with smoldering charcoal and roasted cedar details. Supple and fine-grained, with lingering tobacco and prune hints. Appealing now, though the vibrancy has been cooked out a bit. -Blind '01/'03/'05 Bordeaux retrospective (December 2017). Drink now through 2025. (7/31/18)"
92 points Bettane & Desseauve's Guides to the Wines of France: "Intense nose with leather, spice, and Havana tobacco notes. Body more broad than deep. It is voluptuous, easy, and smooth, but not as structured or defined as we ideally would expect. Beautiful future. Drink:2011 up to 2025. (2011)"
94 points Wine Enthusiast: "Considering the reputation of Lynch-Bages as a rich, polished wine, it is not surprising that, in 2003, teams from Jean-Michel Cazes & Daniel Lhose produced a superlatively ripe, opulent wine, one that could almost have come from Napa. The fruit is compact and dense, with layers of acidity that speak more of Bordeaux than California. (May 2006)"
94 points James Suckling: "Pretty, clean, and perfumed, with a milk chocolate and berry character. Full bodied, with round and velvety tannins and a long finish. Polished and very beautiful, caressing. Pull the cork after 2014. Find the wine. (3/13/11)"
94 points (17/20) La Revue du Vin de France: "Currently closed, the 2003 nevertheless exudes class and volume... (2008)"
92 points Jane Anson (Inside Bordeaux): "(75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot). Retaining a deep ruby colour even at 19 years old, impressive from a such a hot vintage. The tannins are a little sombre, but this has plenty of Pauillac signature, with clear graphite, slate, cassis, and an enjoyably juicy finish. I've found a few 2003s that are tasting great in this corner of the Médoc, which is not the case all over Bordeaux, and this is one to enjoy now and over the next decade. 70% new oak. Drink: 2022-2032. (3/11/22)"
92 points Wine Spectator: "Offers warm cassis and black cherry notes infused with smoldering charcoal and roasted cedar details. Supple and fine-grained, with lingering tobacco and prune hints. Appealing now, though the vibrancy has been cooked out a bit. -Blind '01/'03/'05 Bordeaux retrospective (December 2017). Drink now through 2025. (7/31/18)"
92 points Bettane & Desseauve's Guides to the Wines of France: "Intense nose with leather, spice, and Havana tobacco notes. Body more broad than deep. It is voluptuous, easy, and smooth, but not as structured or defined as we ideally would expect. Beautiful future. Drink:2011 up to 2025. (2011)"
| Product SKU | 106297 |
| Producer | Lynch-Bages |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| SubRegion | Left Bank |
| Appellation | Pauillac |
| Varietal | Cabernet/Bordeaux Blends |
| Vintage | 2003 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| Blend | 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot |
| ABV | 13.0% |
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