Château Lynch Bages, 1970 Wine Books Élian was not discouraged and

Élian was not discouraged and continued studying

savoury core of acidity and definite saline

Carignan and Grenache really reflects the minerality of the soil of ‘les clapas’ (ancient rock walls and large stone piles)

Full-bodied on the palate

The wine boasts a dark purple colour

Château Lynch Bages, 1970 Wine Books Élian was not discouraged andThe 1970 is an old style Lynch Bages with plenty of dry tannin in the finish. Compellingly aromatic, it offers aromas of cedar wood, spice box, tobacco, earth, black currants, and new saddle leather. Spicy, concentrated, and burly, with mouth searing tannin, this big, thick wine is a terrific example of Lynch Bages made in an older style. 91 points Robert Parker