This Pauillac, in a sunny 2003 vintage, is marked on the nose by beautiful aromas of ripe red fruit, reminiscent of cherry, slightly kirschy, with a subtle balance between fruit and wood. The tannic attack is precise and non-aggressive, well blended. Pleasant on the palate, with the finesse of the wood and the roundness of the fruit, this is a classic, elegant, fresh wine with good staying power. Ready to drink!
Features
Estate
Château Lynch-Bages
Vintage
2003
Designation
Pauillac
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc
Terroirs
Graves garonnaises
Viticulture
traditional integrated viticulture
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
traditional and meticulous
Breeding
in oak barrels for 15 months
Tasting & pairing
Eye
red color with morello cherry highlights
Nose
marked by aromas of ripe red fruit, reminiscent of cherry, slightly kirschy, a good balance between fruit and wood
Mouth
Precise tannic attack without any aggressiveness, well blended. Pleasant on the palate, with the finesse of the wood and the roundness of the fruit, a classic, elegant, charming wine.
Serve
at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2014
Drink before
2023
Food and wine pairing
à déguster sur un gigot d'agneau, des viandes rouges, des gibiers...<br/>
Château Lynch-Bages
Pauillac
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2021) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
About the domain :
World-famous for its opulence and consistency, this fifth classified growth of Pauillac has belonged to the Cazes family since the 1930s, and has acquired great renown since Jean-Michel Cazes took over its management in 1973. After the successful handover from Jean-Michel to his son Jean-Charles, the cru has maintained its ardor and health in recent vintages, retaining its depth and gaining in tannic precision. The château produces an increasingly stylish dry white Bordeaux, but we're still waiting for a more precise wine for the second selection, echo. A new vat room is under construction, and it promises to be monumental, as we have to hold our own in a highly competitive world!
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
The name of this cru combines that of the Irish merchants who owned it in the 18th century and that of a hamlet on the southern outskirts of Pauillac. Since the 1930s, its success has been the result of the continuous work of three generations of Cazes: Jean-Charles, André and Jean-Michel. The latter, who has now handed over to his son Jean-Charles, plays an essential role. Its success is linked to the quality of its wines, produced from a vast 100-hectare vineyard, and also to a genuine development strategy, including a wine merchant and tourist infrastructures (hotel-restaurant, shops).
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the domain :
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 2*Stars (These great estates, often endowed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the domain :
Jean-Charles Cazes is now in charge of this prestigious Pauillac cru. His father, Jean-Michel, an exceptional Medoc personality, tireless ambassador for Bordeaux wines and the architect of this fifth growth's renown, is never far away. The magnificent family estate, excellently situated on the Bages plateau, has produced an impressive series of wines without any weak points since the early 1970s, imposing its rich, seductive and immediately accessible style, while being able to age gracefully. Now boasting a spectacular, brand-new, state-of-the-art winery, the cru is more on track than ever, and its popularity with many wine lovers is only fitting.
Customer reviews
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