Pauillac
2012
5th Growth
71% Cabernet Sauvignon
26% Merlot
2% Cabernet Franc
1% Petit Verdot
Region: Bordeaux
ESTATE HISTORY
The history of Lynch-Bages, situated in the lands of “Batges” at the entrance to Pauillac, is emblematic of the Médoc region. Formerly owned by the illustrious Lynch family, of Irish descent, the estate was acquired by the Cazes family in 1939.
TERROIR
Surface: 90 hectares
Soil: Garonne Gravel
The Lynch-Bages vineyard (1855 Grand Cru Classé), overlooks the Gironde estuary and stretches over a beautiful gravelly hilltop.
WINEMAKING
Harvest: hand-picked and sorted at the vineyard
Ageing: French oak barrels for 18 months (75% new wood)
TASTING & FOOD PAIRINGS
Lynch-Bages 2012 offers an aromatic nose with fresh fruit notes elegantly mingled with touches of oak. This wine displays satisfying mouthfeel with ripe plum flavours and firm tannin structure. Good drive through the finish, excellent energy and depth with good acidity indicating fine ageing potential.
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