{"title":"Chateau Lynch Bages","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLynch-Bages: a Pauillac “Super Second” drinking far above its station\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Lynch-Bages\u003c\/strong\u003e, named for the former 18th-century owner Thomas \u003cstrong\u003eLynch\u003c\/strong\u003e (as well as the small village \u003cstrong\u003eBages\u003c\/strong\u003e), begins its modern era with the \u003cstrong\u003eCazes\u003c\/strong\u003e family, who has overseen the estate for nearly a century. The wines saw success in the decades preceding, cherished enough to have ranked as \u003cstrong\u003e5th growth\u003c\/strong\u003e in the \u003cstrong\u003e1855 Classification\u003c\/strong\u003e, but it was under the \u003cstrong\u003eCazes\u003c\/strong\u003e’ leadership and their push towards more rigorous standards that allowed the château to achieve its high-performing status today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile the chateau may be officially classified as a 5th growth, the wines today consistently supersede this designated category, earning it its illustrious status as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/super-second\" title=\"Super Second Wines\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Super Second”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e wine. The authoritative wine trading platform \u003cstrong\u003eLiv-Ex\u003c\/strong\u003e confirms this informal moniker with its official rankings, placing Lynch-Bages with only nine other chateaux as a 2nd Growth wine, the \u003cstrong\u003eonly 5th growth to have made this leap\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is without a doubt that these wines over-deliver and provide incredible value to those who seek them out. Though the low placement in the 1855 Classification may be unjust, the savvy consumer can benefit from this opulent expression of \u003cstrong\u003ePauillac\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChateau Lynch Bages Wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLynch-Bages wines are a powerful representation of \u003cstrong\u003ePauillac’s deeper tones of cedar and tobacco. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe style is polished and showy, flaunting an abundance of new oak as only top Bordeaux can, and fashioned to be more immediately gratifying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"There is little doubt that Lynch-Bages deserves its reputation as one of the true great wines of Bordeaux.” — Jane Anson\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmid the array of Bordeaux producers acknowledged by the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Understanding the 1855 Bordeaux Classification of the Medoc\" href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/blogs\/news\/about-the-1855-bordeaux-classification-of-the-medoc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1855 classification\u003c\/a\u003e, Chateau Lynch-Bages emerges as an underestimated treasure. This discreetly classified fifth growth possesses a magnetic allure, crafting wines that rival the esteemed second growths in reputation and stature. Resonating with a symphony of approval from acclaimed critics, \u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker's\u003c\/strong\u003e praise rings out, affirming that Lynch-Bages \u003cstrong\u003e\"consistently performs at a second-growth level.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e Meanwhile, the echoes of \u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e resound, acknowledging that “Lynch has always represented excellent value for money. It’s always been second-growth quality.” The recognition bestowed upon Lynch-Bages is well-deserved. The Cazes family not only excels in crafting quality wines but also maintains a distinctive consistency across vintages. Whether you seek a savvy investment or a prestigious yet affordable Bordeaux, Chateau Lynch-Bages is the prime destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLynch Bages: Ascending Excellence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recent surge in quality at Lynch-Bages traces back to 1939, when\u003cstrong\u003e Jean-Charles Cazes\u003c\/strong\u003e acquired the estate from General Félix de Vial. The property remains within the Cazes family's grasp to this day. Jean-Charles commenced winemaking in the early 1930s by leasing Lynch-Bages' vines. Facing ailing vineyards upon assuming estate control, he embarked on extensive replanting. This deliberate act of patience was born out of necessity, as financial constraints restricted outright acquisition, propelling Jean-Charles to meticulously mend the vineyard before claiming Chateau Lynch-Bages as his own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe baton of stewardship passed to Jean-Charles' son, Andre, who assumed full estate control in 1966. However, the estate's ascent truly began in 1973 with the \u003cstrong\u003earrival of the third generation: Jean-Michel Cazes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Swiftly, Jean-Michel initiated modernization efforts, introducing a new vat room, expanding cellars, and orchestrating a comprehensive 15-year property renovation. This transformative era also etched a historic note, as Lynch-Bages became \u003cstrong\u003eone of the pioneering Chateaux to introduce its wines to the Chinese market in 1986.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJean-Michel's leadership bore fruit, with legendary vintages like \u003cstrong\u003e1985, 1989, 1990, and 2000\u003c\/strong\u003e shining under his stewardship. In 2006, the fourth-generation custodian, Jean-Charles Cazes, assumed full control of the estate, carrying his great-grandfather's name. The period from 2017 to 2021 witnessed \u003cstrong\u003eextensive renovation led by the architecturally talented offspring of the Louvre's creator\u003c\/strong\u003e. Now fully equipped, the property boasts 80 gravity-flow vats of various sizes, enabling meticulous parcel-by-parcel vinification. The below cellar permits gravity-fed barrel management. This comprehensive modernization places Chateau Lynch-Bages at the forefront of Bordeaux winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLynch Bages 1989\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegularly labelled as one of Bordeaux's greatest-ever bottles, the 1989 Lynch Bages is one for the record books. Hailing from a top vintage, the wine has skyrocketed in value since its release, seemingly getting better and better each year. \u003cstrong\u003eRated 99+ points by Robert Parker,\u003c\/strong\u003e the critic stated the bottle \u003cstrong\u003e\"should prove to be a 50 year wine.\" \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rich, dark fruit notes mix beautifully with the cedar, spices, and cigar box flavors on the palate, revealing itself from the first sip to the finish. Elegant tannins and a complex mouthfeel further the experience, displaying a Pauillac masterpiece that drinkers can't get enough of. For those looking to add a piece of Bordeaux history to their cellar, here is the chance to add to your cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLynch Bages 2019 \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the estate's recent stunners is the 2019 vintage, rated \u003cstrong\u003e100 points by Jeb Dunnuck and 99 points by Antonio Galloni\u003c\/strong\u003e. A blend of \u003cstrong\u003e70% cabernet sauvignon, 24% merlot, 3% cabernet franc, and 3% petit verdot\u003c\/strong\u003e, the growing season benefited from optimal weather conditions, seeing mild winter temperatures, an intensely hot summer, and rainfall in the autumn during harvest. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine has been noted for its fresh fruit and spicy aromas, perfectly balanced palate, and beautiful length. At less than $150 per bottle, the 2019 Lynch Bages is one of the greatest values in Bordeaux. Secure your bottle today before it's too late!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eChateau Lynch Bages Pauillac Vineyard \u0026amp; Terroir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncompassing an impressive \u003cstrong\u003e247 acres,\u003c\/strong\u003e Chateau Lynch-Bages' vineyards yield \u003cstrong\u003e71% cabernet sauvignon, 22% merlot, 4% cabernet franc, and 3% petit verdot.\u003c\/strong\u003e These vineyards divide into three sections: one gracing the Bages plateau near the village of Bages, another near Pauillac, and a third adjacent to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/winery-chateau-pichon-lalande\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Pichon Lalande Wines\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChateau Pichon Lalande\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, near the St. Julien border. These sections further subdivide into 140 separate parcels. The vines boast an average age of around 30 years, with select plots nearing a venerable 90 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeighboring \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/winery-chateau-latour\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Chateau Latour Wines\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChateau Latour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/winery-chateau-mouton-rothschild\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Chateau Mouton Wines\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eChateau Mouton\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, Lynch Bages is set on arguably Bordeaux's greatest terroir. The deep Garonne soils provide excellent drainage for the vines, while the microclimate provided by the nearby Atlantic Ocean and Gironde estuary creates a specific microclimate that perfectly regulates the vineyard temperature. Ultimately, cool winters, wet springs, and warm summers are perfect for Lynch Bages' viticulture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eChateau Lynch Bages: Redefining Expectations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn totality, Chateau Lynch-Bages boasts a remarkable record, marked by high-quality wine production since the late 1980s. Lynch-Bages wines, \u003cstrong\u003eknown for their longevity, are believed to gracefully age for almost half a century.\u003c\/strong\u003e Concentrated and potent, they exude a captivating charm that appeals to collectors and connoisseurs alike. Despite being classified as a fifth growth, these wines represent exceptional quality and investment potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile humbly categorized, they offer unmatched value and investment possibilities within Bordeaux. The call of Chateau Lynch-Bages invites you to step beyond the periphery, to embrace the extraordinary prowess of a chateau that consistently overachieves.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lynch-bages-2003-750ml","title":"2003 Chateau Lynch-Bages, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP94 \"A healthy, youthful dark plum\/ruby\/purple color is followed by a bouquet of smoke, barbecued meats, black currants and new saddle leather. With full body and sweet tannin, this 2003 is strutting its stuff. Although it is not as fine as the 1989, 1990, or 2000, it is a complex, classic Pauillac to enjoy over the next decade.\" RP Aug 2014","brand":"Lynch Bages","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962586542139,"sku":"BDX:LYN:LYNC-0750-2003-F0L0C0","price":224.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLYNLYNC-0750-2003-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1685571331"},{"product_id":"lynch-bages-2009-12-pack-owc-750ml","title":"2009 Chateau Lynch-Bages, Pauillac, Case of 12 btls","description":"RP98 \"Performing even better from bottle than it did from barrel, this appears to be the finest Lynch Bages since the 2000, 1990 and 1989. According to the chateau, the 2009 has the highest level of polyphenols ever measured as well as high alcohol (nearly 13.5%). A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest largely Merlot with touches of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it is an expressive, voluptuously textured effort with unctuosity and powerful, juicy, succulent blackberry and black currant flavors, low acids, a layered, massive mouthfeel, but no sense of heaviness or fatigue. This exquisite Lynch Bages should drink well for 30+ years.\" RP Dec 2011 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nJA98 Density, power, concentration, this is a full on Pauillac, with a ton of cassis and blueberry, liquorice, espresso, cocoa bean, with an intense muscular tannic frame. Precise architecture, it delivers on the promise that has been building for several years - muscular, ripped, will power for decades. 70% new oak.","brand":"Lynch Bages","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32964130013243,"sku":"BDX:LYN:LYNC-PK12-2009-F0L0C0","price":3095.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BDXLYNLYNC-PK12-2009-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1616017676"},{"product_id":"lynch-bages-2008-750ml","title":"2008 Chateau Lynch-Bages, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml)","description":"JD94 \"The 2008 Lynch Bages is brilliant stuff as well as a textbook Pauillac. Revealing a still youthful ruby\/purple color as well as impressive notes of graphite, cedar pencil, cassis, tobacco, and obvious minerality, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, polished tannins, and a concentrated, layered texture. Jean-Charles Cazes described the vintage as late and great for Cabernet Sauvignon, and this beauty has classic Cabernet flair in spades. Powerful yet also fresh and elegant, it benefits from a decant and will continue drinking beautifully for another 20-30 years.\" JD Feb 2019\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVM94 \"The 2008 Lynch-Bages is deep in color with minor aging on the rim. The nose is well-defined but demands coaxing, almost reluctantly revealing blackberry, briary, tobacco and mint aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with firm but fine tannins, lovely black fruit laced with tobacco and spice, dense and grippy. This is beautifully proportioned on the finish. Superb. Tasted at the Lynch-Bages vertical at the château.\" NM for VM Jul 2023","brand":"Lynch Bages","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32964517593147,"sku":"BDX:LYN:LYNC-0750-2008-F0L0C0","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLYNLYNC-0750-2008-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1752537714"},{"product_id":"lynch-bages-2008-12-pack-owc-750ml","title":"2008 Chateau Lynch-Bages, Pauillac, Case of 12 btls","description":"JD94 \"The 2008 Lynch Bages is brilliant stuff as well as a textbook Pauillac. Revealing a still youthful ruby\/purple color as well as impressive notes of graphite, cedar pencil, cassis, tobacco, and obvious minerality, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, polished tannins, and a concentrated, layered texture. Jean-Charles Cazes described the vintage as late and great for Cabernet Sauvignon, and this beauty has classic Cabernet flair in spades. Powerful yet also fresh and elegant, it benefits from a decant and will continue drinking beautifully for another 20-30 years.\" JD Feb 2019\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVM94 \"The 2008 Lynch-Bages is deep in color with minor aging on the rim. The nose is well-defined but demands coaxing, almost reluctantly revealing blackberry, briary, tobacco and mint aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with firm but fine tannins, lovely black fruit laced with tobacco and spice, dense and grippy. This is beautifully proportioned on the finish. Superb. Tasted at the Lynch-Bages vertical at the château.\" NM for VM Jul 2023","brand":"Lynch Bages","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32965265063995,"sku":"BDX:LYN:LYNC-PK12-2008-F0L0C0","price":1995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLYNLYNC-PK12-2008-F0L0C0_c9dc76e2-c0dd-4dbc-95bb-3a6d7eaab2a9.jpg?v=1772489846"},{"product_id":"lynch-bages-2018-750ml","title":"2018 Chateau Lynch-Bages, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml)","description":"JD98+ \"One of the finest vintages I've ever tasted from this address, the 2018 Château Lynch-Bages has everything you look for in a great wine: incredible aromatics, richness without weight, perfect balance, and a purity of fruit that's just about off the charts. Dense purple, it reveals a glorious perfume of blackcurrants and blackberry fruits, a deep, unctuous mouthfeel, building tannins, and a complex array of cedar pencil, tobacco, wood smoke, and chocolate. A true blockbuster in every sense, with masses of fruit and tannins as well as moderate acidity, it will probably merit a triple-digit score in a decade and is a 50+-year wine from this team.\" JD Mar 2021\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLP97 \"The 2018 Lynch-Bages is deep garnet-purple in color. It needs a lot of swirling before classic notes of cassis, cedar chest, and warm plums emerge, leading to nuances of violets, star anise, unsmoked cigars, cardamom, and wood smoke. Full-bodied, dense, muscular and built like a brick house, it has a rock-solid frame of ripe, grainy tannins and amazing tension, finishing very long with lots of mineral sparks. Needs a good five years, then stand back when you open the bottle and enjoy the fireworks!\" LPB for TWI Feb 2023","brand":"Lynch Bages","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46927925117165,"sku":"BDX:LYN:LYNC-0750-2018-F0L0C0","price":159.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLYNLYNC-0750-2018-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1724964615"},{"product_id":"2020-chateau-lynch-bages-pauillac-magnum-1-5l","title":"2020 Chateau Lynch-Bages, Pauillac, Magnum (1.5L)","description":"JS99 \"A beautifully layered red with blackcurrant, hazelnut and lead-pencil character and fine, velvety tannins. Full-bodied and reserved. It�s like a tightly knit ball of polished tannins that are cashmere in texture. So very long and impressive. Give this time. A terrific Lynch.\"\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJA98 \"A superb Lynch Bages that grabs you and carries you through the palate, slowly edging forward. Poised with a ton of slate and pencil lead on the finish, this is pure Pauillac, just so precise and full of character, so much grip, it's classic with a mouthwatering finish, feels profound but throroughly approachable. 75% new oak, 3.73ph. First vintage in new winery.\"\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDR98 \"One of my favourite wines of the vintage, this is a wonderful example of high definition winemaking but still offering plenty of Pauillac swagger. Smells dark and slightly savoury, full of black fruit and toasted aromas. Bright and lively on the palate with clarity and precision to the berry fruit, shining and clear with juicy, mouthwatering acidity - so much energy in the glass. Chalky, graphite-laced tannins fill the mouth, giving structure and clear terroir markers with a lingering minerality on the finish. Perfectly weighted with incredible delectability and drinkability. Persistent with a long finish. Superb effort.\"","brand":"Lynch Bages","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48592489054445,"sku":"BDX:LYN:LYNC-1500-2020-F0L0C0","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLYNLYNC-1500-2020-F0L0C0_6a8d62be-4b1d-4dcc-9b25-9641be62d8eb.jpg?v=1774540374"},{"product_id":"2022-chateau-lynch-bages-pauillac-magnum-1-5l","title":"2022 Chateau Lynch-Bages, Pauillac, Magnum (1.5L)","description":"JD99 \"The 2022 Château Lynch-Bages is based on 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, and 3% each of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Its inky purple hue is followed by a sensational Pauillac that has a blockbuster (and classic Lynch-Bages) style in its darker currants, smoke tobacco, lead pencil, and crushed stone-driven aromatics. These carry to a full-bodied, powerful, massively concentrated 2022 that has a dense, layered mid-palate, velvety tannins, flawless balance, and a rare mix of power and elegance. This is a château that’s clearly firing on all cylinders, and this magical beauty will need a decade (or more) to hit the early stages of its prime drinking window. Don't miss it! (Drink between 2035-2075)\" Jeb Dunnuck Feb 2025\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJS98 \"A terrific Lynch from a hot vintage with blackcurrants, mint, dried lavender, graphite and thyme on the nose and palate. Medium- to full-bodied, it shows fantastic tannins with a lovely texture that reminds me of cashmere, becoming slightly chewy in the finish. Give this four to five years of bottle age. Try after 2028.\" James Suckling Jan 2025\n","brand":"Lynch Bages","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49666361098477,"sku":"BDX:LYN:LYNC-1500-2022-F0L0C0","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLYNLYNC-1500-2022-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1774540431"},{"product_id":"1985-chateau-lynch-bages-pauillac-6ltr","title":"1985 Chateau Lynch-Bages, Pauillac, 6ltr [Exposed Cork]","description":"RP95 \"Tasted single blind at the 1985 Bordeaux horizontal, the 1985 Chateau Lynch Bages was pitted against two other wines, both First Growths, and it more than held its own. In many ways it is a forerunner for the brilliant 1989 and 1990 that Jean-Michel crafted, though the 1985 has always been more elegant and comely in style. The nose is impressive after three decades with melted tar, a touch of peppermint and delineated black fruit that seem to gain intensity with each passing moment in the glass. Strangely those secondary notes of bay leaf and dried herbs make way for more primal fruit-derived scents with aeration! The palate does not disappoint. Medium rather than full-bodied, beautifully defined tannins and supremely well-judged acidity, this Lynch-Bages is just so well balanced. Hints of black truffle and sandalwood unfold towards the finish that has disarming purity and great persistence. If you want to know why the 1855 Classification screwed up placing Lynch Bages as a Fifth Growth - taste the wonderful 1985 and then the 1989 and 1990. Tasted July 2015.\" NM Jul 2016\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAG 95 \"The 1985 Lynch-Bages has long been one of my favorite vintages from this decade. The bouquet is very elegant—one of the best I have encountered—with mint and cassis aromas on the nose along with pencil shavings joining the chorus line with time. The palate is medium-bodied with plenty of freshness, salinity and lovely symmetry on the finish. This is superb. Tasted at the WIMPS X-mas lunch at La Trompette. (Drink between 2024-2044)\" Neal Martin for Antonio Galloni","brand":"Lynch Bages","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49666403991789,"sku":"BDX:LYN:LYNC-6000-1985-F0L0C1","price":2295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLYNLYNC-6000-1985-F0L0C1.jpg?v=1774031878"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/collections\/Pontet_Canet_4x6_9625c716-b11e-4e48-9fa3-62f68f962751.jpg?v=1683836795","url":"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/winery-chateau-lynch-bages.oembed?page=3","provider":"Grand Cru Liquid Assets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}