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Château Lynch-Bages 2020
Pauillac AOC 5eme Grand Cru Classe
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- 98-99, James Suckling, 2021
- 94-96, Neal Martin, 2021
- 95-97+, Jeb Dunnuck, 2021
- 96pts, Decanter, 2021
- 93-95, Antonio Galloni- Vinous, 2021
- 95+pts, The Wine Advocate, 2023
- 96pts, Vinous.com, 2023
- 98-99, James Suckling, 2021
- 98pts, Jane Anson, 2023
- 17+, Jancis Robinson, 2021
Lynch-Bages may be classified as Fifth Growth, but it's always top of the rankings. 98/99 Points from James Suckling, 98 from Jane Anson. It was praised for being “pure Pauillac, just so precise and full of character” (JA) and “very classic” (JS).
Lynch-Bages may be classified as Fifth Growth, but it's always top of the rankings. 98/99 Points from James Suckling, 98 from Jane Anson. It was praised for being “pure Pauillac, just so precise and full of character” (JA) and “very classic” (JS).
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Full bodied, rich, concentrated, polished tannins, plush and precise
Aroma
Blackberries, cassis, violets, pencil lead, eucalyptus, damp earth
Allergy information
Contains sulphites
More information
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Red - Medium Bodied
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Very deep crimson
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13.0% ABV
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9.75 Units
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750.00 ml
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31 December, 2050
Lynch-Bages is one of the most cherished of all the classed growths. It lies on a plateau in the west of Pauillac, in the small village of Bages. Its extensive history dates back to the 16th century, with wine records back to the 1700s. It was owned then by Thomas Lynch, son of an Irishman from Galway, who worked as a Bordeaux merchant. Its most recent and significant history has been in the hands of the renowned Cazes family, owners since 1973. They produce a wine which is much finer than its Fifth Growth status and it's always a high scorer. The 2020 is the first from the new, state-of-the-art winery. Delicious in youth, it ages magnificently – "impressive at five years, beautiful at ten years and irresistible at twenty," (Oz Clarke).
Critic, 98 Points
