2022 Château Lynch Bages Pauillac Grand Cru Classé

The founder of Lynch-Bages is the Irish John Lynch who settled in Bordeaux in the 17th century. The village of Bages is the home base of the château. Since 1933, Lynch-Bages has been managed by the Cazes family, an institution in the Médoc and a famous name in the world of wine. Third generation André Cazes was mayor of the municipality of Pauillac from 1947 to 1991. His son Jean-Michel has been managing the family estate for several decades. His motto is; "great wine in search of the absolute". Given the appreciation for and status of Lynch-Bages, this 'absolute' has been reasonably achieved. Officially, the château has the status of 5th Grand Cru Classé, but unofficially it is considered to be one of the greatest in the Médoc. The other parts of the family business can also be described as very successful. Cordeillan-Bages, winery, hotel and best restaurant in the area and restaurant/caterer Le Chapon Fin in Bordeaux are good examples of this. Father André founded the Commanderie du Bontemps de Médoc in the late 1940s and Jean-Michel can call himself the founder of the École du Bordeaux. In short, a moving family in the world of wine.

The Lynch Bages 2022 was picked on 12th September, around 15 days earlier than normal until 24th September, with a range of around 35 hL/ha. The Lynch Bages 2022 is a blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. The wine was matured for 18 months in French oak barrels (75% new). Lynch Bages 2022 offers a seductive mouthfeel with powerful yet silky tannins. Very rich on the palate with notes of red and black fruits, followed by chocolate, cherries and spices on a fresh core, leading to a long finish.

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