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
Château Lynch-Bages Pauillac 2020
$143.00
Château Lynch-Bages Pauillac 2020
$143.00
Pauillac
2020
5th Growth
60% Cabernet Sauvignon
31% Merlot
4% Cabernet Franc
5% 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.
Ageing: French oak barrels for 15 months (70% new wood)
TASTING & FOOD PAIRINGS
Lynch-Bages 2020 is beautifully sun-ripened, with freshness and, good acidity. This is underpinned by very ripe but powerful tannins, matching the levels found in ’18 and ’19. (May 2021).
*Please note the image is of a representative bottle. For pictures of the actual bottle please contact us.