Ch.Lynch Moussas 2005 from Paulliac

I normally don't drink Bordeaux wines this young, but I just had to try this Paulliac from 2005. Lynch Moussas has been underperforming for a long time but has in recent years managed to improve the quality. Although 2005 prices are ridiculously expensive I got this one for a mere 22€ at the recent wine sale.

The wine has a deep dark red purple blue colour with a massive bouquet of cedar, coffee, chocolate and red berries.

The taste is wonderfully smooth with firm tannins and very nice structure thanks to the 30% Merlot used in the blend. On top of that it is long and delicious!

For 22 € this a real bargain for the 2005 vintage. I guess the price will as always in good years just increase with time....

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