Wine List
Chateau Lynch Bages 2003
- Country
- France
- Region
- Bordeaux,
- Medoc-Pauillac
- Producer
- Chateau Lynch Bages
- Grape(s)
- Cabernet Sauvignon (73%)
- Merlot (15%)
- Cabernet Franc (10%)
- Petit Verdot (2%)
- Type
- Red
- Style
- Complex
- Oaked Style
- Lightly oaked
- Body Style
- Full bodied
- Alcohol Content (%)
- 13
- Closure Style
- Cork
- Organic / Biodynamic
- Normal
Region
The Gironde River gravel beds at Pauillac provide the ideal drainage and riverside micro-climate enjoyed by the dominant varietal, Cabernet Sauvignon. The Bages plateau is considered the finest environment for Cabernet grapes. Here the expression is richly concentrated blackcurrant and exotic, smoky fruit, which is softened with some Merlot and has added complexity with the minute addition of the dark inky Petit Verdot.
Producer
This superb property is situated at the entrance to the famous commune of Pauillac in the heart of the Medoc, overlooking the Gironde estuary. The estate once belonged to the Lynch family, of Irish origin, and was acquired by the Cazes family in 1934, and is still in family control. The vines of Lynch Bages are located on the Bages plateau, one of the finest gravelly rises in the appellation. These vineyards support two thirds Cabernet Sauvignon and one third Merlot and Cabernet Franc, which combine to provide an aristocratic wine.
Tasting (Long)
This superb property is situated at the entrance to the famous commune of Pauillac in the heart of the Médoc, overlooking the Gironde estuary. The vines of Chateau Lynch Bages are located on the Bages plateau, one of the finest gravelly rises in the appellation, and they support two thirds Cabernet Sauvignon and one third Merlot, which combine to provide an aristocratic wine, succulent and ripe supported by harmonious tannins and lingering complex finish.
Tasting (Short)
The gravely vineyard supports two thirds Cabernet Sauvignon to one third Merlot, combining to provide an aristocratic wine, succulent and ripe supported by harmonious tannins and lingering complex finish.
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