Chateau Lynch-Moussas, Grand Cru Classé 2018 (Wooden Case)
Country: France Region: Pauillac, Bordeaux
Varietal: 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot
Vintage: 2018 Colour: Red Style: Dry
Producer: Chateau Lynch-Moussas
Description:
Château Lynch-Moussas is a 5ème Cru Classé estate located in the south-west of the Pauillac appellation. Lynch-Moussas has been thoroughly renovated in the last 30 years and is now producing high quality claret. Lynch-Moussas's impressive château dates back to 1850, but the key date in Lynch-Moussas` history was 1969 when it was bought by Emile Castéja, owner of Château Batailley and négociant firm Borie-Manoux. Extensive replanting and much-needed modernisation in the cellars have transformed the quality of the wine. Lynch-Moussas is a typically a blend is Cabernet Sauvignon based and the wine is aged in 60% new oak barrels for between 12 and 18 months. The wines are rich in black fruits and display prominent vanilla notes. For a Pauillac, Lynch-Moussas contains a relatively high proportion of Merlot and is consequently a softer, silkier and lusher wine than many of its neighbours.
"This estate has steadily gained in quality and this latest release is one of its best. With good balance between black-currant fruits and a sophisticated structure, the wine has a great future. The dominance of Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend will allow it to age. Drink from 2026."
"Ripe blackcurrant, stewed blackberry, clove, chocolate, graphite and hints of lemon verbena. It’s medium- to full-bodied with firm, tight-grained tannins. Focused and polished. Try from 2024."
"A terrific effort from this estate, the 2018 Château Lynch-Moussas just about jumps out of the glass with classic Pauillac smoked black fruits, lead pencil, tobacco, and chocolate-like aromas and flavours. These all carry to a medium- to full-bodied red with a supple, elegant texture, ripe, polished tannins, rock-solid balance, and a great finish. It’s going to round into form with 4–5 years in the cellar (it’s far from unapproachable today) and should have a solid two decades of prime drinking."
Food Matches: Red Meat / Venison / Soft Cheese
