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LYNCH BAGES 5 ème Grand cru classé Pauillac Bordeaux rouge 2011

5 ème Grand cru classé Pauillac Bordeaux Red

€105,00 / 75cl inc. VAT

In this 2011 vintage, Lynch Bages offers a remarkably balanced expression despite the year's challenges. The palate reveals with finesse notes of blond tobacco, slightly stewed wild berries, and a touch of sandalwood, supported by a straight finish. This wine, already at a beautiful maturity, testifies to a solid structure that promises harmonious evolution.

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Appellation: Pauillac
Region: Bordeaux
Country: France
Grape varieties: Bordeaux Blend Red
Alcohol: 13.0
Color: Red
Condition: Perfect

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Jeb Dunnuck Tasting Note

The 2011 Château Lynch-Bages is based on 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot that was brought up in 75% new oak. It's certainly not up to the all-time greats at this estate, but it is nevertheless an outstanding, elegant, nicely balanced Pauillac with plenty of classic darker currant fruits, some tobacco and lead pencil notes, nicely integrated tannins, medium-bodied richness, and a lengthy finish. It's in its prime drinking window yet has another 10-15 years of longevity.

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About the Producer

About the Producer

Château Lynch-Bages, proudly established on the Bages plateau in Pauillac, is an iconic name in Bordeaux. This Cinquième Grand Cru Classé possesses a rich history, marked by the imprint of passionate families. Following Thomas Lynch in the late 18th century, it was the Cazes family who shaped the estate's identity starting in 1939. Long embodied by Jean-Michel Cazes, the estate is today managed by his descendants, who skillfully perpetuate a tradition of excellence. The wines of Château Lynch-Bages brilliantly express the typicity of the Pauillac appellation, offering a complex aromatic palette where dark fruits mingle with an elegant tannic structure, the estate's signature. In addition to the grand vin rouge, the remarkable Blanc de Lynch-Bages testifies to its capacity for innovation. Écho de Lynch-Bages, the second wine, offers a more supple and immediate approach to the Pauillac terroir, while retaining the elegance and character unique to Lynch-Bages. It is said that the village of Bages, once modest, has been transformed over the years thanks to the influence of the château. A sure bet in Bordeaux, which continues to captivate enthusiasts around the world.

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