Lynch-Bages 2009 (12 Bottles)Vineyard Owner: The Cazes Family ABV: 13. 5% Vineyard Surface area: 90 Hectares Location: Pauillac, France The Wine Grape Varieties: Bordeaux Blend Red 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc & 2% Petit Verdot Ageing: French Oak barrels for 15 months (70% New wood) Tasting Notes Performing even Better from bottle than it did from a barrel, this appears to be the finest Lynch Bages since the 2000, 1990 and 1989. According to the chateau,

Vineyard Surface area: 25 Hectares

Chardonnay 20%

and a spicy

Location: Margaux France

crafted from vineyards along the chalk and limestone-rich banks of the Loire

Grape Varieties: 40% Cabernet Sauvignon

Owner: Michel Chapoutier's

and underbrush

a dry Champagne with a great elegance and finesse

Light Pink in colour

Grilled and roasted red meats

Location: Listrac-Medoc