Lynch Bages

A second wine but by no means second rate, from a property that produces wine far superior to its lowly fifth-growth status. (12 x 75 cl)

Chateau Lynch Bages CHATEAU HAUT-BAGES-AVEROUS Pauillac from France, Bordeaux, Pauillac by Chateau Lynch Bages (6 x 75 cl)

Chateau Lynch Bages 5eme Cru Classe Pauillac from France, Bordeaux, Pauillac by Chateau Lynch-Bages (1 x 1.5 Litres)

Chateau Lynch Bages 5eme Cru Classe Pauillac from France, Bordeaux, Pauillac by Chateau Lynch-Bages (12 x 75 cl)

Chateau Lynch Bages 5eme Cru Classe Pauillac from France, Bordeaux, Pauliac by Chateau Lynch-Bages (1 x 75 cl)

The Lynch-Bages estate is located just outside the city of Pauillac, overlooking the Gironde estuary, on one of the most beautiful gravelly outcrops in the appellation. The well-drained soil consists mainly of Garonne gravel. The sub-soil forms a solid, but fairly disjointed foundation, enabling the roots of old vines to grow to a depth of 6-8 metres.In 1974, Jean-Michel Cazes set about restructuring the estate. He equipped it with up-to-date technical facilities, but kept the old vat room dating from last century intact. It is now one of the Médoc's most unusual sights.The grapes are hand-picked and the wine is made in a vatroom containing 35 stainless steel vats equipped with temperature control systems. Lynch-Bages made primarily from Cabernet-Sauvignon, is famous for its fine bouquet and rich tannin, which becomes soft and delicious with age. Lynch-Bages is powerful with a long aftertaste. It is typical of the greatest wines of Pauillac. Intense red colour. The nose is powerful with elegant oak background, blackcurrant, menthol, résin, mocka. The taste is persistent, rich, impressive concentration of ripe, round tannin. The 2% of petit verdot bring in the end a touch ofviolet, blackberry. Available in the original wooden case. Limited Availability Original wooden case

Chateau Lynch Bages 5eme Cru Classe Pauillac from France, Bordeaux, Pauliac by Chateau Lynch-Bages (3 x 3 Litres)

Chateau Lynch Bages 5eme Cru Classe Pauillac from France, Bordeaux, Pauillac by Chateau Lynch-Bages (12 x 75 cl)

Overlooking the Gironde estuary at the entrance to Pauillac the vines of Lynch-Bages are located on the Bages plateau, on one of the finest gravelly rises in the appellation. The estate once belonged to the famous Lynch family, of Irish origin, and was acquired by Jean Charles Cazes in 1934. His grandson, Jean-Michael Cazes, restructured the estate in 1974 adding state of the art winemaking equipment, while keeping the former wooden vats as a reminder of the nineteenth century. The grapes are all hand picked and then carefully sorted before crushing. A very strict selection is made prior to blending and the wine is traditionally aged in oak barrels for 15 months before bottling. Garonne gravel. (24 x 37.5 cl)

The Lynch-Bages estate is located just outside the city of Pauillac, overlooking the Gironde estuary, on one of the most beautiful gravelly outcrops in the appellation. The well-drained soil consists mainly of Garonne gravel. The sub-soil forms a solid, but fairly disjointed foundation, enabling the roots of old vines to grow to a depth of 6-8 metres. In 1974, Jean-Michel Cazes set about restructuring the estate. He equipped it with up-to-date technical facilities, but kept the old vat room dating from last century intact. It is now one of the Médoc's most unusual sights. The grapes are hand-picked and the wine is made in a vat room containing 35 stainless steel vats equipped with temperature control systems. Lynch-Bages made primarily from Cabernet-Sauvignon, is famous for its fine bouquet and rich tannin, which becomes soft and delicious with age. Lynch-Bages is powerful with a long aftertaste. It is typical of the greatest wines of Pauillac. The 1999 vintage is displaying a dense purple colour as well as low acidity. This blackberry and cassis-flavoured wine possesses a fat, juicy mid-section, and outstanding purity, ripeness, and glycerin in the long finish, which oozes over the palate with no bumps. The tannin is well-concealed by the wealth of chewy fruit. (12 x 75 cl)