Tasting Notes
Vinous 95.5
The 2020 Lynch-Bages is a real powerhouse. Elevage appears to have amplified the virile, brooding qualities that were present in barrel. In so many vintages, Lynch-Bages is a wine of elegance and finesse. Those qualities may emerge here too, in time. Black cherry, plum, espresso, licorice and lavender add to an impression of brooding intensity. Formidable tannins will take years to soften. The 2020 is a gorgeous wine, but it is also a very atypical Lynch. [Antonio Galloni, 23/02/2023]
Anticipated maturity: 2030-2060
Robert Parker 95
The 2020 Lynch-Bages is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot, aging for around 18 months in French oak barriques, 75% new. It has an alcohol of 13.41%, a pH of 3.73 and an IPT (tannin index) of 93. Opaque purple-black in color, it leaps from the glass with notes of crushed blackberries, cassis and boysenberries, plus touches of garrigue, red roses and cedar chest with hints of graphite and black olives. The medium-bodied palate has a rock-solid frame of ripe, grainy tannins and plenty of freshness supporting the tight-knit black fruit and earthy flavors, finishing long and mineral laced. [Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 04/05/2021]
Anticipated maturity: 2027-2050
Producer Profile
Wines produced
The grand vin, Chateau Lynch Bages, is a 5eme Grand Cru Classé in 1855
- Grape varieties:
- Cabernet Sauvignon 72%
- Merlot 20%
- Cabernet Franc 5%
- Petit Verdot 3%
The Chateau makes two other wines:
- Echo de Lynch Bages:
- Average Annual Production: 65% of the total crop
- Grape varieties:
- Cabernet Sauvignon 52%
- Merlot 38%
- Cabernet Franc 10%
- Blanc de Lynch Bages
Grape varieties:
- 45% Sauvignon
- 45% Sémillon
- 10% Muscadelle
Estate Information
Area under vines: 100 hectares
Soils: Günz gravel
Production: 25 000 Cases a year
Ageing: in 70-80 % new oak barrels for 15 months
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