Ratings & Tasting Notes:
91 points Decanter
Jean-Michel Cazes’ third vintage, and his records of the harvest note excellent weather conditions almost every day up in Pauillac. Harvest of Merlot began at Lynch Bages on September 25 (it had been expected to start on the 29th until the rains fell) and lasted until October 12th (a Sunday when Cazes described the fermentations as going ‘very very well’). Only one or two vats needed chaptilisation because natural sugar levels were so high. On the nose, a touch of band aid suggests brett, but this soon clears and the wine is full of life. Tomato leaf on the attack, the mid palate has a seam of cassis and there is lovely menthol on the finish. This tasting was in bottle, and I followed it with a tasting from magnum a week later. The magnum had held up far better, with rich dark fruit flavours still abundant. (JA)
90 points Wine Advocate
Ex-cellar bottle tasted blind at the Lynch Bages vertical. The nose is rather decayed, some vegetal notes coming through aromas of wild mushroom, a little compost, underbrush and pencil lead. Moderate definition. The palate is medium-bodied, quite soft on the entry, decayed red-berried fruit, cooked meats, and a little spice. This bottle is rather off-colour although a second bottle is showing much better. Tobacco and pencil lead on the nose, masculine, firm, very linear on the foursquare finish. I do not think this will get any better. The proverbial ‘Englishman’s Claret’. (NM)
Cult Wines International Notes:
Château Lynch-Bages, a Fifth Growth Pauillac estate, is renowned for producing consistently high-quality, approachable Bordeaux wines. Despite its classification, it’s often considered a “super second” due to its exceptional quality and popularity. Known for its classic Pauillac character with powerful Cabernet Sauvignon-driven structure, Lynch-Bages wines offer rich blackcurrant and cedar notes, aging gracefully. It’s a favorite among both collectors and those seeking excellent value within the prestigious Pauillac appellation.
Bottle Size:
750 mL
Storage History:
Always stored on it’s side in a climate controlled cellar.
Condition:
Please note: The bottle shown is the exact bottle being sold.
Some label imperfections as shown. Excellent fill level & capsule condition.
