Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.397 ratings
9.321 pro ratings
Pauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
Top Notes For
Bill Bender

I thought this showed exceptionally well for a vintage that for me usually shows a real lack of intensity on the left bank. This was mature, lively and open for business. Worn sweaty leather, grainy damp earth, round warm full deep crimson fruit.

I thought this showed exceptionally well for a vintage that for me usually shows a real lack of intensity on the left bank. This was mature, lively and open for business. Worn sweaty leather, grainy damp earth, round warm full deep crimson fruit.

2 people found it helpfulNov 17th, 2016
Joe Ellis

Started off a little closed, opened up to be gorgeous. Wonderful balance, nice acidity, could age a while longer, but I would just enjoy these right now.

Started off a little closed, opened up to be gorgeous. Wonderful balance, nice acidity, could age a while longer, but I would just enjoy these right now.

1 person found it helpfulAug 25th, 2015
Christanna Honer

My favorite of the night. Red fruit singing, wet compost, leather jacket, allspice, stellar structure.

My favorite of the night. Red fruit singing, wet compost, leather jacket, allspice, stellar structure.

Nov 17th, 2016
Shun Kikuchi

Still grapy cassis and blackberry aroma stand out but with silky texture, some sweet vanilla. Maybe reaching its peak but still potential.

Still grapy cassis and blackberry aroma stand out but with silky texture, some sweet vanilla. Maybe reaching its peak but still potential.

Jan 17th, 2016
Mark Oldman

soul satisfying: Chateau Lynch-Bages ''99 (medium bodied, moderate tannins, tobacco leaf) with stracciatella #pizza at NYC's Co.

soul satisfying: Chateau Lynch-Bages ''99 (medium bodied, moderate tannins, tobacco leaf) with stracciatella #pizza at NYC's Co.

Dec 13th, 2015
Ken Swegles

A fine treat.

A fine treat.

Nov 28th, 2015
BurgundyFan

Perfect timing, some freshness, rosemary and tar flavors, great with food

Perfect timing, some freshness, rosemary and tar flavors, great with food

Aug 8th, 2015
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

8.8

Lighter style but still delicious and very true to its origin. Cassis, red currants and positive vegetative notes on the earthy finish.

Lighter style but still delicious and very true to its origin. Cassis, red currants and positive vegetative notes on the earthy finish.

May 4th, 2015
Brash Higgins

1999 Lynch Bages,, still fresh, soy, graphite, leather, sweet compost

1999 Lynch Bages,, still fresh, soy, graphite, leather, sweet compost

Mar 17th, 2015
Max Coane

Elegant but not opulent. I love Bordeaux

Elegant but not opulent. I love Bordeaux

Sep 12th, 2014