Chateau Lynch-Moussas, Grand Cru Classé 2023
Country: France Region: Pauillac, Bordeaux
Varietal: 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot
Vintage: 2023 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.
97/100 Points - Terre de Vins
"An elegant, intense nose of fresh blackcurrant and purple flowers, very ripe, preceding a fine, crisp attack. The palate is very straight and slender, carried by a fluid texture, unfolding noble notes of Havana and small black fruits. Its 78% of full-bodied Cabernets gives it great ageing potential."
94/100 Points - Decanter
"Ripe and stalky fruit on the nose, lots of Cabernet markers. Ripe, fleshy, chewy and filling, this really coats the mouth; it’s ripe but not heavy, with the grippy tannins giving way to the acidity and touches of toast towards the finish. I like the bolder style; it has depth and character and certainly isn’t too lean or too focused. Good plumpness and it feels like they got the Merlot ripe. Appealing and characterful. Very approachable already, with an appealing digestibility. I like the acidity and sense of fresh lift on the finish. Nicely structured. 50% grand vin production. Ageing in 55% new oak, the rest in one‑year‑old barrels."
“The bouquet reveals classic Pauillac character, with notes of graphite and cigar box enhanced by the freshness of Cabernet Sauvignon. With good density, the wine unfolds in a linear manner. It is silky and harmonious, with tannins that provide measured power without compromising its elegance. A sapid, harmonious wine that can be enjoyed both young and with age. A great success!"
Food Matches: Red Meat / Venison / Soft Cheese
