Les Hauts de Lynch-Moussas Haut-Médoc 2018 - Second Vin
Bordeaux
Red
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Wooden crate
90/100
Decanter
-
90/100
Vert de Vin
-
89/100
James Suckling
"A typical Pauillac!
"They achieved a healthy yield of 50 hl/ha in 2018 and yet the power is quite clear in the glass. It shows notes of spice, as well as hints of fig and prune that suggest high levels of ripeness. But there's also blackcurrant and loganberry, with bramble fruit that, for me, always indicates a good level of juiciness. A hint of saltiness brings the fruit back to its classic, sculpted signature. Very good." (Decanter 2019) - Delivery in wooden case possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected)
Features
Estate
Château Lynch-Moussas
Cuvée
Les Hauts de Lynch-Moussas
Vintage
2018
Designation
Haut-Médoc
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot
Terroirs
Gravel and clay, young plots overlooking the château
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Fermentation and maceration for 3 to 4 weeks
Breeding
Approximately 24 months in new barrels and one-wine barrels
Alcohol content
14,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Very dark color
Nose
Fruity and spicy with chocolate, prune and vanilla
Mouth
Very strong fruit, opulence with an extremely smooth tannic structure and beautiful juiciness.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2021
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with wild boar stew, duck breast with figs, rabbit with prunes...
Château Lynch-Moussas
Haut-Médoc
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domain rated (2020 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
Philippe Castéja has worked hard to restore a superb family estate in the Pauillac hinterland. The aging of the vines and the construction of a high-performance work tool enable him to produce a supple, fleshy wine that is constantly improving. Its terroir enables it to open up before most of the wines in its appellation, which should make it more present on restaurant menus, with good value for money.
Decanter
Wine rated (2019 guide) 90/100
About the wine:
They achieved a healthy yield of 50 hl/ha in 2018, yet the power is quite clear in the glass. It shows notes of spice, along with hints of fig and prune that suggest high levels of ripeness. But there's also blackcurrant and loganberry, with bramble fruit that, for me, always indicates a good level of juiciness. A hint of saltiness brings the fruit back to its classic, sculpted signature. Very good.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domain rated (guide 2021) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Owned since the 18th century by Count Lynch, until it was divided in two, giving Lynch Moussas and Lynch-Bages. Émile Castéja, who joined the family in 1919, took over the estate in 1969 and restructured the vines and winery. His son Philippe has been at the helm of this 35-hectare cru, close to Batailley, also owned by the Castéja family, since 2001.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domain rated (guide 2020) Selected (We remind you that this guide is a prize list and as such, all the domains that appear in it, even without a star, represent, in our eyes, the excellence of French production).
About the domain :
For several years now, Philippe Castéja has been giving new impetus to this classified growth. Oenologist Denis Dubourdieu has carried out extensive work on the estate, starting with the reorganization of the vineyard. Over the last few vintages, the wines have progressed and the château benefits from technical facilities that should enable it to go even further. Lynch-Moussas produces a relatively fine, medium-bodied wine that can be drunk fairly quickly.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2021 guide) 89/100
Domain Rated Recommended
About the wine:
Lots of cherry, blackcurrant, herbal and chocolate notes. A little rust too. Medium-bodied, with firm tannins and a medium finish.
Vert de Vin
Rated wine (guide 2021) 90/100 (Jonathan Choukroun Chicheportiche)
About the wine:
The nose is fresh and fruity. There are notes of ripe blackcurrant, crushed strawberry and, to a lesser extent, violet, licorice, combined with hints of morello cherry and star anise, a very discreet hint of toastiness and an imperceptible hint of roasting. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and very discreetly tight, with an acidic structure, juiciness and tension, as well as bright/ripe fruit, a little unctuosity and energy. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of bright blackcurrant, bright morello cherry and, more lightly, ripe wild raspberry, combined with hints of ripe wild red berries, as well as hints of star anise, licorice, caramelization, toastiness and an imperceptible hint of vanilla (in the background). The tannins are precise and a little firm. A very discreet hint of crushed ripe almond on the finish.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4.1/5
on 8 reviews
Note and review by M. PHILIPPE L. Published on 12/08/2024
A little marvel on a lamb tagine
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Note and review by M. RAYMOND D. Published on 15/03/2024
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Note and review by M. GILLES D. Published on 01/03/2023
On a very good 2018, Lynch-Moussas' second wine opens with a broad aromatic palette combining both small black and red berries, and vanilla and toasty notes. The wine's energy is enhanced by the woody touch of its straightforward, acidic structure. With powerful tannins (13.5%), this wine is full-bodied on the palate, with a fresh lingering finish and accents of blackcurrant and sweet spices. Ageing, which has apparently not yet finished, will take it well beyond 2026. Decant 1 hour in advance. The sapid character and low acidity of this cuvée paired harmoniously with orange-flavored duck breast from the Southwest, served with glazed seasonal turnips and carrots. Score = 4.
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Note and review by M. JOEL L. Published on 15/09/2024
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Note and review by M. FREDERIC M. Published on 09/03/2024
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Note and review by Mme EVE T. Published on 18/02/2024
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Note and review by M. FREDERIC B. Published on 22/06/2023
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Note and review by M. PHILIPPE R. Published on 20/04/2023
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