2009 Lynsolence
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Rocking red and black currants, toasted spice, graphite, and dried tobacco notes emerge from the 2009 Lynsolence, which is 100% Merlot brought up in (I suspect) plenty of new oak. This rich, full-bodied, beauty has a deep, layered mid-palate, ripe tannins, and a great finish, all making for a still youthful, beautifully balanced, sumptuous 2009 that's going to evolve for another decade or more. Hats off to this estate for a stunning wine.
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Even better from bottle than it was from cask, this wine has the potential to score even higher as it evolves. Unfortunately, because the yield was only 25 hectoliters per hectare, a very small amount of wine from this 6.5-acre vineyard of 50 year old vines was produced. Black purple in color, with elements of graphite, licorice and camphor as well as a foresty/floral note, the wine is super-dense, full-bodied, powerful, rich and capable of lasting 20-25 years. Thanks to the vintage's low acidity and ripe tannins, it has a certain accessibility, but this is a relatively massive 100% Merlot, bottled unfined and unfiltered. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2030.
Relatively evolved nose. Quite lightweight fruit impact. Marked greenness on the finish. Not the full charm offensive of most 2009s. (JR)