Surprising amount of fruit for a Bordeaux of this age. But maybe not, since fruit has been a hallmark of Lynch Bages compared to other Pauillacs. Double decanted and consumed about an hour later with cheddar cheese. Delicious, with a great deal of complexity and a long finish. Clearly, at its peak and time to drink up over the next couple of years. It will not get better than it is now. This wine was upon release labeled a "Classic" especially compared to the wonderful 1989 and 1990. What they really meant was that it was tannic and closed by comparison. Fortunately, that meant the price was lower and those who bought the '88 should be congratulating themselves.

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