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Chateau Lynch Bages 2018
Daring, innovative and with a reputation for often being the last to harvest, Jean-Charles Cazes defined the style of Lynch-Bages in the 1930's. The wine's distinctive character has earned it a place amongst Pauillac's greatest. It combines structure, finesse and elegance, offering generous aromas in its youth and developing deeper complexities with bottle age. The estateās reputation as a top quality wine producer took off in 1945 after a series of exceptional vintages. Since then, Lynch-Bages has continued to produce excellent wines, even during years considered difficult in the Bordeaux region. The wineās deep color and tannic backbone have become part of its signature style. Jean-Michel Cazes, grandson of Jean-Charles, has worked hard to develop and refine the wineās supple and smooth structure over the years. Vintage after vintage, the estateās precise and excellent winemaking techniques have served to firmly establish Lynch-Bages reputation for consistent quality.
98 Points - Jeb DunnuckĀ Ā Ā One of the finest vintages I've ever tasted from this address, the 2018 ChĆ¢teau Lynch-Bages has everything you look for in a great wine: incredible aromatics, richness without weight, perfect balance, and a purity of fruit that's just about off the charts. Dense purple, it reveals a glorious perfume of blackcurrants and blackberry fruits, a deep, unctuous mouthfeel, building tannins, and a complex array of cedar pencil, tobacco, wood smoke, and chocolate. A true blockbuster in every sense, with masses of fruit and tannin's as well as moderate acidity, it will probably merit a triple-digit score in a decade and is a 50+-year wine from this team.Ā
97 Points - James SucklingĀ Ā Ā Aromas of blackberries, cloves, licorice, dried leaves, graphite and black olives. Itās full-bodied with firm, tight tannins. Structured and tannic with beautiful austerity and a long, mineral and layered finish. The tannins grow on the palate. Try from 2026.
96 Points - Wine EnthusiastĀ Ā Ā The Lynch-Bages style is unmistakeable in this wineās richness and the density of its structure and tannins. In addition it conveys a great sense of style, restrained power and opulence. Drink this wine from 2027. Cellar Selection
96 Points - DecanterĀ Ā Ā Deep, rich black fruits on the nose followed by a powerful punch of spice alongside a ferocious tannic structure that will benefit from the extra polishing of bottle ageing. Combines tannic heft with cassis, bitter chocolate shavings, sage, cardamom and smoke. This is impressive, with a solidly confident, classic Pauillac character and a great example of the confidence of Lynch-Bages right now. Drinking Window 2028 - 2048
96 Points - Robert Parker's Wine AdvocateĀ Ā Ā Composed of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot, the 2018 Lynch-Bages was aged in 75% new barriques. Deep garnet-purple in color, it soars out of the glass with a magnificently expressive nose of blueberry compote, black cherry preserves and blackcurrant pastilles, plus suggestions of dark chocolate, licorice, tar and violets with a waft of hoisin. The medium to full-bodied palate is just as impactful as the nose, coating the mouth with juicy black berry and spicy layers, supported by firm, grainy tannin's and seamless freshness, finishing long with a refreshing earthiness coming through at the end.
95 Points - Wilfred Wong of WineĀ Ā Ā The 2018 ChĆ¢teau Lynch Bages is amazingly deceptive as it stays long and lasting on the palate. This wine shows sophisticated aromas and flavors of black fruit, spice, and hints of oak. Enjoy it with a grilled Porterhouse topped with triple cream blue cheese.
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Daring, innovative and with a reputation for often being the last to harvest, Jean-Charles Cazes defined the style of Lynch-Bages in the 1930's. The wine's distinctive character has earned it a place amongst Pauillac's greatest. It combines structure, finesse and elegance, offering generous aromas in its youth and developing deeper complexities with bottle age. The estateās reputation as a top quality wine producer took off in 1945 after a series of exceptional vintages. Since then, Lynch-Bages has continued to produce excellent wines, even during years considered difficult in the Bordeaux region. The wineās deep color and tannic backbone have become part of its signature style. Jean-Michel Cazes, grandson of Jean-Charles, has worked hard to develop and refine the wineās supple and smooth structure over the years. Vintage after vintage, the estateās precise and excellent winemaking techniques have served to firmly establish Lynch-Bages reputation for consistent quality.
98 Points - Jeb DunnuckĀ Ā Ā One of the finest vintages I've ever tasted from this address, the 2018 ChĆ¢teau Lynch-Bages has everything you look for in a great wine: incredible aromatics, richness without weight, perfect balance, and a purity of fruit that's just about off the charts. Dense purple, it reveals a glorious perfume of blackcurrants and blackberry fruits, a deep, unctuous mouthfeel, building tannins, and a complex array of cedar pencil, tobacco, wood smoke, and chocolate. A true blockbuster in every sense, with masses of fruit and tannin's as well as moderate acidity, it will probably merit a triple-digit score in a decade and is a 50+-year wine from this team.Ā
97 Points - James SucklingĀ Ā Ā Aromas of blackberries, cloves, licorice, dried leaves, graphite and black olives. Itās full-bodied with firm, tight tannins. Structured and tannic with beautiful austerity and a long, mineral and layered finish. The tannins grow on the palate. Try from 2026.
96 Points - Wine EnthusiastĀ Ā Ā The Lynch-Bages style is unmistakeable in this wineās richness and the density of its structure and tannins. In addition it conveys a great sense of style, restrained power and opulence. Drink this wine from 2027. Cellar Selection
96 Points - DecanterĀ Ā Ā Deep, rich black fruits on the nose followed by a powerful punch of spice alongside a ferocious tannic structure that will benefit from the extra polishing of bottle ageing. Combines tannic heft with cassis, bitter chocolate shavings, sage, cardamom and smoke. This is impressive, with a solidly confident, classic Pauillac character and a great example of the confidence of Lynch-Bages right now. Drinking Window 2028 - 2048
96 Points - Robert Parker's Wine AdvocateĀ Ā Ā Composed of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot, the 2018 Lynch-Bages was aged in 75% new barriques. Deep garnet-purple in color, it soars out of the glass with a magnificently expressive nose of blueberry compote, black cherry preserves and blackcurrant pastilles, plus suggestions of dark chocolate, licorice, tar and violets with a waft of hoisin. The medium to full-bodied palate is just as impactful as the nose, coating the mouth with juicy black berry and spicy layers, supported by firm, grainy tannin's and seamless freshness, finishing long with a refreshing earthiness coming through at the end.
95 Points - Wilfred Wong of WineĀ Ā Ā The 2018 ChĆ¢teau Lynch Bages is amazingly deceptive as it stays long and lasting on the palate. This wine shows sophisticated aromas and flavors of black fruit, spice, and hints of oak. Enjoy it with a grilled Porterhouse topped with triple cream blue cheese.
