2022 Chateau Lynch Bages rhone valley Clos La Gaffeliere is their

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and floral notes (violets) with a "fine bead of acidity"

smoothness

including cocoa

blackcurrant) and floral (dried rose petals) fragrances with a subtle minerality

2022 Chateau Lynch Bages rhone valley Clos La Gaffeliere is theirWinemaker Notes The 2022 Lynch Bages was picked 12 September, around 15 days earlier than usual until 24 September at around 35hL ha. Aged for 18 months in 75% new oak, it has a backward nose that demands a lot of encouragement. This is not as immediate as the 2016 or 2019 at the same stage. Powerful blackberry and boysenberry fruit, cedar and light tobacco notes, this feels like an edifice of aromas. The palate is medium bodied with grippy tannins,