Tannin Balance

A 1990 Lynch Bages That Smelled Like a First Growth

A 1990 Lynch Bages That Smelled Like a First Growth

⏱ 1 min read The Short Version A 1990 Lynch Bages defied its 5th growth label with a bold, first-growth-like aroma and flavor, proving rank doesn’t dictate quality. This bottle stunned with its complexity and elegance, rewriting what a 5th growth can be. In This Article The Unveiling: A 5th Growth That Smelled Like a FirstA Finish That Lingers: Beyond the Label There’s something brewing in a 1990 Lynch Bages that defies its 5th growth label. The first sip delivers a complex interplay of structure and elegance, revealing a wine that demands attention without pretense. The bottle, neck-filled and sealed…
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Eléonore Latour Warns Against Overaging Fine Wine

Eléonore Latour Warns Against Overaging Fine Wine

⏱ 1 min read The Short Version Eléonore Latour warns that many fine wines don’t improve with age, risking vinegary notes, and urges a balanced approach to aging, focusing on wines with high tannin or acidity. In This Article The Case for AgingStoring for the Long Haul The age-old adage, "aging like a fine wine" is often misleading. Many so-called fine wines don’t improve with time—some even decline. Eléonore Latour, chief brand officer at Maison Louis Latour, highlights a common mistake: aging wines without a clear purpose. "Without intention, you risk letting complex flavors fade into vinegary or wet-cardboard notes,"…
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