Chateau Lynch-Bages 2019
The Wine
The 2019 Château Lynch-Bages is a highly acclaimed, powerful Pauillac (5th Growth) blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot.
100 Pts Jeb Dunnock 'The 2019 Château Lynch-Bages is stunningly good, and it's going to be interesting to compare this to the 2018 over the coming decades. Based on 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, and the balance Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, brought up in 75% new French oak, its dense purple hue is followed by an incredible bouquet of pure crème de cassis, freshly sharpened cedar pencil, spring flowers, smoke, and graphite, with an almost liqueur of rocks-like minerality. A massive, incredibly concentrated Lynch-Bages, Jean-Charles has hit a home run in the vintage, and this sensational wine has building, perfect tannins, insane purity, and a finish that won't quit. It has the purity, finesse, balance, and depth to offer pleasure not only today but to evolve for 40 to 50 years. Smart money will hide these for a good 7-8 years, but wow, what a wine. Bravo.'
97 Pts Neal Martin, Vinous 'The 2019 Lynch-Bages has an outgoing bouquet, the new oak not as well integrated as its peers at the moment, more inchoate by comparison. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, quite saline with black pepper, controlled and focused towards the classy finish. It oozes sophistication and feels extraordinarily long. Wondrous. Tasted blind at the Southwold annual tasting. Drink 2026 - 2055'
96+ Pts William Kelley, robertparker.com 'A true classic from this estate, the 2019 Lynch-Bages has turned out brilliantly, unwinding in the glass with aromas of cassis and sweet blackberry fruit mingled with licorice, mint, cigar wrapper and loamy soil. Full-bodied, rich and concentrated, it's a deep, multidimensional wine built around a chassis of rich, powdery tannins and succulent balancing acids. The last vintage produced in Lynch-Bages old winery, it will be interesting to compare this benchmark wine with subsequent vintages over the coming years.Drink Date 2029 - 2065'
18.5/20 Pts Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com 'Tasted blind. Very dark crimson. Intense, layered nose. Complete, composed, a little spicy. Lots of interest here. Youthful, but with lots tucked in for the future. Interesting topnote. Satin texture on the mid palate before a mass of tannin makes its presence felt. Such a way to go! Rich with iodine notes. Bonfire aroma and really quite painful acidity. Lots of sandy tannin. Not married yet. 14.5%. Drink 2030–2050'
The Details
Variety - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Country - France
Region - Bordeaux
Sub Region - Pauillac
Extra - Cork
Year - 2019
Volume - 750ml
About the Wine Maker 
Chateau Lynch-Bages earned its Fifth Growth status in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, securing its spot among Pauillac’s renowned estates. Though modestly ranked, its steady excellence has made it a beloved contender against higher-classed châteaux. Founded in the 18th century by the Lynch family, it reflects Pauillac’s proud winemaking heritage, and since 1939, the Cazes family has upheld its reputation for quality and charm. With deep gravel and limestone soils offering excellent drainage and structure, its exceptional terroir produces wines of strength, precision, and enduring elegance.
Jean-Michel Cazes’ son, Jean-Charles, now runs the show, and recent vintages have been some of the best yet. This is classic Pauillac, with cassis fruit, hints of mint, and cigar box aromas. The second wine, once known as Haut Bages Averous, now goes by “Echo de Lynch.” Recently, the Cazes family added their nearby neighbor, Haut Batailley, to their portfolio, though it will remain distinct from Lynch Bages.
