Showing far better after 13-14 months in cask than it did early in its life, this wine has fleshed out, put on weight, and shows the typically full-bodied, corpulent, earthy, leathery, black currant style that has made Lynch-Bages so popular with consumers. The wine is lush, pure, and just a lot of fun to drink. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2017. P.S. Think of it as a slightly beefier version of the charming, elegant yet flavorful 1999. -Wine Advocate 89-91 Points Clean and sleek, with tobacco, ber...

Rating: 90(+?) - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar in Issue 114, May/June 2004 ($41-$50) Bright red-ruby. Currant, herbs and smoke on the nose. Rich and suave on entry, then rather closed and austere in the middle palate, with moderately ripe, nicely delineated flavors of currant, cherry, smoke and mint. Best today on the back end, which features broad tannins and subtle lingering flavor.

Community Tasting Notes (average 90.3 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 53 notes)

Rating: (87-89) - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 140 on Apr-02

Rating: 89/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Advocate in Issue 153

Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 03/31/04