Chateau Lynch-Bages, Pauillac 2018 / 750 ml.

Name: Chateau Lynch-Bages, Pauillac 2018 / 750 ml.
Brand: Château Lynch-Bages
SKU: 53915
Price: 159.2 USD
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Item#: 53915

JD98+

SP97

JS97

RP96+

WE96

VN93+

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Red Wine

Primary Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon | All Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

France | Bordeaux | Medoc | Pauillac

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Critical Acclaim

JD98+ 98+ pts. / Jeb Dunnuck (3/11/2021)

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. (Jeb Dunnuck)

SP97 97 pts. / Wine Spectator (Mar 31, 2021)

Vibrant, with a violet and cassis lead-in that then expands to include steeped black cherry and plum fruit as well as extra savory, iron and licorice root notes. Nice latent grip too, with a mouthwatering tug of earth at the very end. The fruit is so vibrant, it’s a tease now, but there’s structure here for the long haul, so be patient. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Best from 2025 through 2040.

JS97 97 pts. / JamesSuckling.com (Wednesday, March 3, 2021)

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.

RP96+ 96–98 pts. / Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate (23rd Apr 2019)

The 2018 Lynch Bages is made up of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot aging in 75% new barriques. Very deep purple-black in color, the nose is quite coy and restrained to begin, fanning out to offer pure, ripe blackcurrants, black cherries and preserved plums with wafts of red roses, cigar box, incense, cardamom and fenugreek with savory touches of black olives, Marmite toast and smoked meats. Full-bodied, the palate is built like a brick house, with a solid foundation of very firm, very ripe, grainy tannins and superb freshness supporting the generous black fruit layers, finishing long with provocative ferrous suggestions.

WE96 96 pts. / Wine Enthusiast (5/1/2021)

The Lynch-Bages style is unmistakeable in this wine’s richness and the density of its structure and tannins. In addition it conveys a great sense of style, restrained power and opulence. Drink this wine from 2027.

VN93+ 93–96 pts. / Vinous (Apr 2019)

The 2018 Lynch-Bages is a potent, racy wine endowed with real textural depth and intensity. Even so, it retains terrific nuance and vibrancy. All the classic Lynch-Bages signatures are present, but amped up, with huge tannins and equally huge fruit. The 2018 is going to need at least a few years to shed some of its baby fat. Today, it is decidedly rich and unctuous in style. Rose petal, lavender, mint and sweet spice add striking layers of aromatic nuance. The blend is 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot.

Where It's From

Region / Bordeaux

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Bordeaux is known the world over for its exceptional wines, particularly red blends made with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes, among others. These Cabernets aren't typically the full-bodied Cabs you get from California, but rather medium-bodied wines that emanate elegance and sophistication.

You'll also find some refreshing Bordeaux whites and, of course, Bordeaux's famous dessert wine, Sauternes.

Country / France

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The French did not invent winemaking. They simply perfected it. For centuries, France has been producing wines that inspire poetry, awe, and wonder; wines that blur the lines between nature, craftsmanship, cuisine and art. These are the wines that inspired cultures around the globe to follow in France’s footsteps, planting Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Grenache, Merlot, Semillon and more.

Yet as often as they are emulated, the magic of their terroirs can never be duplicated. You may taste Cabernet from around the world, but perhaps none as elegant and regal as Bordeaux. You may try Pinot Noir or Chardonnay from various climates, but none with the earth-bound soul and ethereal reach of Burgundy.

More Information

SKU	53915
Product Type	Wine
Alternate Name	Château Lynch-Bages, Pauillac
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux
District	Medoc
Product Location - Location-Appellation	Pauillac
Package Size	750 ml.
Proof/Alcohol by Volume	14.5%
Brand	Château Lynch-Bages
Bottles per Case	12
Vintage	2018
Bin Location	0
Can it be Shipped	Yes
Premier Pick	No
Wine Type	Table Wine
Wine - Color	Red
Grape(s)	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Primary Grape	Cabernet Sauvignon
Dollar Sale (Y/N)	No