2019 CH LYNCH BAGES 5ÈME CRU PAUILLAC - 6x75cl

Tasting Notes

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  Goedhuis, June 2020,
  Score: 94-96

  A wine that lives up to expectations. Shining purple in colour, the nose is scented with black summer fruits, blueberry and violet. The palate is rich, fruit-forward and succulent with a leathery tannic intensity. This is a very composed wine that is comfortable in its own powerful skin and boasts a lovely combination of weight and sweet ripe fruits. The finish is elegant and harmonious.

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  Neal Martin, June 2020,
  Score: 95-97

  The 2019 Lynch-Bages is intense on the nose with layers of blackberry, bilberry, cedar, pencil shavings and light mint aromas defining it as a Pauillac. Very focused and I noticed it gaining delineation with aeration. The palate is very smooth and harmonious, the acidity perfectly pitched with a gentle but insistent grip. It reminds me of the superlative 2016 in some ways, effortless on the lightly spiced finish. This has huge potential. They should build a new winery to celebrate! Drink 2026 - 2060

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  Antonio Galloni, June 2020,
  Score: 96-98

  The 2019 Lynch Bages is stunning. Rich, ample and dramatic, the 2019 possesses tremendous richness and an intensity that builds all the way through to the finish. Inky red and purplish fruit, new leather, cedar and blueberry are all pushed forward here. Vibrant and expansive from the very first taste, with tremendous saline energy backing it all up, Lynch Bages is pure magic in 2019. Wow. Don't miss it!

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  James Suckling, June 2020,
  Score: 96-97

  A tight and very focused young red with redcurrant, tile and blackberry undertones. Lead pencil, too. It’s full-bodied with very polished, creamy tannins and lots of intense dark fruit. Compact fruit and tannins. Structured.

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  Decanter, June 2020,
  Score: 97

  This takes hold from the first moment and powers along, delivering a ton of black brambly fruit, liquorice, grilled cedar and Pauillac confidence. The tannins are pretty chewy, really closing in on the end of play, giving no doubt that this is going to age slowly and for many decades, but there is a creaminess to the overall structure that is already evident. Drinking Window 2029 - 2046

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  Jancis Robinson, June 2020,
  Score: 17.5+

  Big, bold and broad-shouldered. A wine that states its presence. Spicy, dark-fruit and graphite nose. Juicy and wholesome on the palate with layers of generous fruit and muscle-flexing tannin. All tight and contained. Long, dry finish. (JL) Drink 2030 – 2050

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Producer

Château Lynch-Bages

If any château in all of the classified growths consistently outperforms its original status, it is Lynch Bages. Indeed, this château has long been prized by Pauillac lovers who seek good value, yet well made wine. The property is situated just outside the quiet village of Pauillac north of Latour and Pichon Lalande. It is run by the very capable and amiable Jean-Charles Cazes who took over from his father Jean-Michel Cazes in 2006.