Chateau Lynsolence Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2005

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Another 100% Merlot tipping the scales at 14.5% natural alcohol, the 2005 Lynsolence was fashioned from tiny yields of 23 hectoliters per hectare, received a nine day cold soak, a month-long macertaion, and the rotation of barrels on the relatively new Oxoline system (a system of barrel racks on wheels that allow the barrels to be easily turned, which enhances the upbringing of a wine on its lees by doing an automatic batonnage without opening the bung). This deep ruby/purple-tinged St.-Emilion offers a stunning nose of coffee, blueberries, black cherry jam, smoke, and lead pencil shavings. As one might expect from the natural alcohol achieved, there are high glycerin levels as well as loads of structure and tannin, and nicely integrated acidity and wood in this powerful, big effort.