Lynch Bages - 1989 (750ml) Cote de Beaune with an expansive finish of

with an expansive finish of sweet fruit and spices

The Historic Series are simply great Madeiras at reasonable prices

opulent fruit

and tannin content to age well for at least another 20 years

Lynch Bages - 1989 (750ml) Cote de Beaune with an expansive finish ofThe 1989 has taken forever to shed its formidable tannins, but what a great vintage of Lynch Bages! I would rank it at the top of the pyramid although the 1990, 2000, and down the road, some of the more recent vintages such as 2005, 2009 and 2010 should come close to matching the 1989's extraordinary concentration and undeniable aging potential. Its dense purple color reveals a slight lightening at the edge and the stunning bouquet offers classic