Château Lynch Bages 2019

Anthocyanes - Yohan Castaing

Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider

VertdeVin

The nose is elegant, racy and offers complexity as well as power (in finesse). It reveals notes of pulpy/juicy Boysen berry, pulpy/juicy strawberry, small notes of small pulpy/juicy blue fruits associated with small touches of crushed griotte, cornflower, lilac as well as hints of small crushed red berries, sugared mild tobacco, vanilla, nutmeg, a very discreet hint of pepper and an imperceptible hint of aromatic herbs. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers freshness, minerality, a beautiful definition, precision, a fine gourmandize, tension (in finesse), a beautiful definition of a pulpy/juicy/ripe fruit, a fine freshness, a fine acidulous frame, preicion, purity, a very fine creaminess (in the background), an imperceptible almost saline hint as well as density (in the elegance). On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy blackberry, crushed strawberry, small notes of pulpy violet plum associated with fine touches of nutmeg, toasted, toasted almond, very discreet hints of camphor/hot gravels as well as subtle hints of caramelization, chocolate and an imperceptible hint of black tea (in the background). Tannins are elegant, racy and offers a very fine softness. Good length. A very fine chew in the finish/persistence. There are fine hints of tonka bean and almond on the persistence.

Adrian van Velsen - vvWine.ch

Wine Enthusiast

The wine's power is important and impressive. Behind this lies a solid structure along with powerful black fruits, allowing the succulent nature of the Cabernet Sauvignon to shine. The wine will develop slowly over many years. Drink from 2027.

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

A true classic from this estate, the 2019 Lynch-Bages has turned out brilliantly, unwinding in the glass with aromas of cassis and sweet blackberry fruit mingled with licorice, mint, cigar wrapper and loamy soil. Full-bodied, rich and concentrated, it's a deep, multidimensional wine built around a chassis of rich, powdery tannins and succulent balancing acids. The last vintage produced in Lynch-Bages old winery, it will be interesting to compare this benchmark wine with subsequent vintages over the coming years.

James Suckling

Fantastic blackberries, blackcurrants, lead pencil and violets. So Pauillac on the nose! Full-bodied with a dense, layered palate and tight yet plush tannins that give the wine layers and gravitas. Compact. Long finish. Silky. Reminds me of a modern, classic version of something like the wonderful 1985 Lynch. Try after 2026.