FR Chateau Lynch Bages, Pauillac Grand Cru Classe AOC

At the gates of Pauillac, Château Lynch-Bages now represents a symbolic history of the Medoc. Born in 1691 by the hand of John Lynch, an Irish nobleman in exile, the winery was implemented by John’s son, Thomas Lynch, who managed the company with wisdom and foresight from 1749 to 1824, producing excellent wines initially known as ” Cru de Lynch ”, later classified as Grand Cru at the Paris Exposition of 1855.

Having become the property of the Cazes family in 1939 and led by the outstanding Jean-Michel Cazes since 2007, Château Lynch-Bages’ style has established itself, and this reflects Pauillac’s identity with an extraordinary depth and richness, thanks above all to Jean-Michel Cazes.

VARIETALS

70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 4% Cabernet franc, 2% Petit Verdot

VINTAGE 

2012

TECHNICAL DATA

Alcohol 13.0%

APPEARANCE

Beautiful garnet color tending to purple.

NOSE

The nose releases intense notes of black currants, chocolate-covered cherries, blackberries and mint, accompanied by hints of garrigue and tapenade.

PALATE

A frank attack precedes a wide and supple mouth.

The palate is seductive with silky tannic structure and a long finish.

Definitely inviting.

AGEING

Maturation was in wooden barrels for 18 months (75% new oak).

PAIRING

Best served with barbecue, roasted meat, game and all kind of cheese.

READINESS FOR DRINKING

An straightforward Lynch Bages which it should drink well for the next 20-25 years

RATINGS

Wine Enthusiast 96 Points

James Suckling 95 Points

Wine Spectator 94 Points

VIVINO 4.3

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