Chateau Lynch Bages Pauillac 2018 (750ml)
Chateau Lynch Bages Pauillac 2018 (750ml)
Powerful and deep, the 2018 Lynch-Bages reveals pure blackcurrant, preserved plum and black cherry, layered with red roses, incense, and smoked meats. Full-bodied and robust, the palate is built like a fortress, showing dense fruit layered over very ripe, grainy tannins. A foundation of iron-rich minerality and savoury notes of black olives, Marmite and cardamom adds immense complexity. Aged in 75% new oak, this is a monumental Lynch-Bages, commanding attention with its structure and longevity. A thrilling Pauillac for those with the patience to let it fully bloom.
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Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, 96/100
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, 96/100
Jeb Dunnuck, 98+/100
Jeb Dunnuck, 98+/100
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.
James Suckling, 97/100
James Suckling, 97/100
Aromas of blackberries, cloves, licorice, dried leaves, graphite and black olives. It’s full-bodied with firm, tight tannins. Structured and tannic with beautiful austerity and a long, mineral and layered finish. The tannins grow on the palate. Try from 2026.
