{"product_id":"chateau-lynch-bages-2018","title":"Chateau Lynch-Bages 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComprising 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot. 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, the 2016 vintage is deep, concentrated and powerful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98+ Pts Jeb Dunnock\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e'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.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Pts James Suckling \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e'\u003cspan\u003eAromas 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.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Pts Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'Composed of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot, the 2018 Lynch-Bages was aged in 75% new barriques. Deep garnet-purple in color, it soars out of the glass with a magnificently expressive nose of blueberry compote, black cherry preserves and blackcurrant pastilles, plus suggestions of dark chocolate, licorice, tar and violets with a waft of hoisin. The medium to full-bodied palate is just as impactful as the nose, coating the mouth with juicy black berry and spicy layers, supported by firm, grainy tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long with a refreshing earthiness coming through at the end. Drink 2026-2055'\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Details\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e - France\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e - Bordeaux\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub Region - \u003c\/strong\u003ePauillac\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtra\u003c\/strong\u003e - Cork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e - 2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume\u003c\/strong\u003e - 750\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003ca id=\"more_desc_btn\" href=\"#pro_more_desc\"\u003eAbout the Wine Maker \u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/4211\/3208\/files\/right-arrow_480x480.jpg?v=1647847041\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChateau 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJean-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Lynch-Bages","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53371388330168,"sku":"SKU-200426062550","price":565.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/4211\/3208\/files\/F385CE61-A1F6-4FC7-A593-8563A14790C7.jpg?v=1776754367","url":"https:\/\/www.vauclusecellars.com.au\/products\/chateau-lynch-bages-2018","provider":"Vaucluse Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}