Château Lynch-Bages 2020 (Impériale)

Château Lynch-Bages ist eines der bekanntesten Weingüter des Médocs, in einer wunderschönen Lage westlich von Pauillac (75% Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc). Der Ruhm des Weinguts zeichnete sich ab 1945 dank einer Reihe grosser Jahrgänge ab. Der Stil der Weine verfeinerte sich im Laufe der Jahre und gewann an Geschmeidigkeit und Komplexität. Der opulente und typische Charakter des Château Lynch-Bages reiht ihn in die Reihe der grossen Pauillac-Weine ein. Von Jugend an grosszügig, entwickelt er sich mit der Zeit zu mehr Struktur, Finesse und Eleganz.

Details:

Produzent:	Château Lynch-Bages
Region:	Bordeaux
Appellation:	Pauillac
Jahrgang:	2020
Volumen (cl):	600
Farbe:	Rot

Ratings

Wineadvocate

The vintage that inaugurated the estate's new state-of-the-art winery, the 2020 Lynch-Bages has turned out very nicely, offering up aromas of crème de cassis and blackberries mingled with notions of pencil shavings, spices and classy new oak. Medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, with good concentration, ripe, powdery tannins and a seamless, integrated profile for such a young Lynch-Bages, it shows considerable promise. The blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot incorporates more Merlot than usual, reflecting relative yields in the vintage more than any stylistic shift. - WK 04/2023

Vinous 96

Vinous

The 2020 Lynch-Bages, the first vintage vinified at the new winery, has a beautifully-defined bouquet with a strong estuarine influence, brine and seaweed infusing the black fruit. It's almost understated at first, but it opens wonderfully in the glass - quintessentially Pauillac. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, quite concentrated that is counterbalanced by a fine bead of acidity. The saline note on the finish is superb, lingering in the mouth. What an absolutely delicious Lynch-Bages for the long-term. (Drink between 2027-2055) - NM 02/2023

Beck 97

Beck

Il s'agit du premier millésime vinifié dans le nouveau du chai de Lynch-Bages. Le recherche de précision a donc pu être optimisée grâce à des outils qui permettent des vinifications plus pertinentes. Le résultat est à la hauteur des espérances, ou plutôt des projections, car les ambitions étaient déjà bien fixées avant ! Le vin a de la densité, du pep et des tannins d'une rare précision. C'est ce dernier point qui probablement met en évidence les ambitions de la famille Cazes. Le vin est profond, linéaire, compact et dispose d'une structure tannique qui pourra le mener loin. Que de sérénité, de force tranquille dans Lynch Bages ! Une grande réussite ! 2028-2050 - YB 01/2023

Suckling 99

Suckling

A beautifully layered red with blackcurrant, hazelnut and lead-pencil character and fine, velvety tannins. Full-bodied and reserved. It’s like a tightly knit ball of polished tannins that are cashmere in texture. So very long and impressive. Give this time. A terrific Lynch. Better after 2027. - 12/2022

Dunnuck 96

Dunnuck

The 2020 Château Lynch-Bages brings even more density and depth and is another vin de garde in the vintage. A blend of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, and the rest Cabernet Franc, aged in 75% new barrels, this inky hued beauty boasts a ripe, powerful, full-bodied style that carries serious concentration as well as building, ripe, velvety tannins. While it doesn't have the elegance of the 2019, it brings beautiful cassis and blackberry fruit, lots of spice, graphite, and lead pencil aromatics, terrific balance, and a blockbuster finish. It's going to need at least a decade and will have 40-50 years of prime drinking. - 03/2023