Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.017 ratings
8.73 pro ratings
Pauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Top Notes For
Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.1

Still hanging in and apparently not in decline for a while. Very subtle very nice

Still hanging in and apparently not in decline for a while. Very subtle very nice

Aug 2nd, 2023
Rob Mondavi

Owner/President of Winemaking Folio Fine Wine Partners

8.9

Well. I wish I could say we loved it. But we didn't. A bit too much lanolin. Elegance but no fruit. Underwhelming.

Well. I wish I could say we loved it. But we didn't. A bit too much lanolin. Elegance but no fruit. Underwhelming.

Feb 2nd, 2017
Jimmy Hayes

Estate Director Mayacamas Vineyard

8.2

This bottle still had some interest but definitely moving towards the door.. Tasted blind, many thought old Cali as the fruit core felt quite ripe.

This bottle still had some interest but definitely moving towards the door.. Tasted blind, many thought old Cali as the fruit core felt quite ripe.

Mar 15th, 2015
Ron Siegel

Still fresh showing the classic LB character with red & black fruits, cassis, earth, saddle leather, menthol, sweet spice & cigar box

Still fresh showing the classic LB character with red & black fruits, cassis, earth, saddle leather, menthol, sweet spice & cigar box

Oct 10th, 2024
Ron Siegel

Drinking well showing the classic Lynch Bages personality with its red & black fruits, cassis, pencil, cedar, leather, sweet savory spice & tobacco

Drinking well showing the classic Lynch Bages personality with its red & black fruits, cassis, pencil, cedar, leather, sweet savory spice & tobacco

May 20th, 2023
Ron Siegel

This was singing tonight showing notes of black fruits, pencil, leather, cedar, sweet spice & tobacco. Rich & full bodied on the palate drinking much younger than its 46 yrs.

This was singing tonight showing notes of black fruits, pencil, leather, cedar, sweet spice & tobacco. Rich & full bodied on the palate drinking much younger than its 46 yrs.

Jul 10th, 2022
Ron Siegel

I love these old Lynch Bages where the 76 was classic LB from an owc showing notes of cassis, currant, cedar, sweet jammy spice, leather & tobacco.

I love these old Lynch Bages where the 76 was classic LB from an owc showing notes of cassis, currant, cedar, sweet jammy spice, leather & tobacco.

Feb 28th, 2022
Ron Siegel

Still fresh showing red & black fruits, sweet spices, carob, cedar, mocha, leather, earth & tobacco. From an owc

Still fresh showing red & black fruits, sweet spices, carob, cedar, mocha, leather, earth & tobacco. From an owc

Jan 31st, 2022
Ron Siegel

Consistent with my prior posts.

Consistent with my prior posts.

Oct 13th, 2021
Ron Siegel

Still enjoyable at 45 yrs showing cherry, currant, dried leather, forest floor, dried herbs along with tobacco that is sweet & savory on the palate,

Still enjoyable at 45 yrs showing cherry, currant, dried leather, forest floor, dried herbs along with tobacco that is sweet & savory on the palate,

Aug 22nd, 2021