Chateau Lynch-Bages 2009 Pauillac
| Category: | Chateau Lynch-Bages |
|---|---|
| Category: | dry |
| Wine color: | red |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Bordeaux |
| Subregion: | Médoc |
| Winery: | Chateau Lynch-Bages |
| Grape variety: | 76 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 18 % Merlot, 4 % Cabernet Franc, 2 % Petit Verdot |
| Classification: | 5. Cru |
| Vintage: | 2009 |
| Alcohol (in %): | 13,5 |
| Volume (in l): | 0,75 |
The winery was founded by John Lynch, a young Irishman from Galway who came to France in 1691. The Lynch family became part of regional life. In the 18th century, Jean-Baptiste Lynch became mayor Bordeauxand his brother Michel Lynch was mayor Pauillac during the turbulent times of the Great French Revolution. In 1824, the new owner was Sébastien Jurine, a wine merchant from Geneva, who decided to settle in Bordeaux. In 1934, Jean-Charles Cazes bought the winery. He was highly respected for his expertise in viticulture and winemaking and was also the owner of Chateau Les Ormes De Pez in Saint-Estephe. He worked together with his son André to develop the vineyards. In 1972 his son André took over the management of the estate and soon after his grandson Jean-Michel Cazes began to help him. Jean-Michel Cazes began renovating the winery in 1974. He succeeded in incorporating modern winemaking methods into the traditional techniques used. In 2006, Jean-Michel handed over the management of the winery to his son Jean-Charles. Chateau Lynch Bages covers 90 hectares. The soil here has an excellent subsoil, a mixture of mica, chalk, clay and gravel, which forms a base that allows the roots of the vines to grow to a depth of 6-8 metres. The average age of the vines is between 30 and 35 years. A red wine well known for its elegance and complex structure. The winery's main wine is made from Cabernet Sauvignon (73%), Merlot (15%), Cabernet Franc (10%) and Petit-Verdot (2%). The wine is aged in oak barrels, 70% of which are new each year.
Lynch Bages continues the trend - less straightforward punchiness, more refinement and elegance. There is no question of the wine lacking power - quite the opposite! Its power is just wonderfully hidden in the overall extremely noble curves of the palate. The change in style takes Lynch-Bages even higher than where this excellent wine has reached in the past.
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Château Lynch-Bages
Château Lynch-Bages is located in the commune of Pauillac in the Médoc region of Bordeaux. The grand vin, primarily made from Cabernet Sauvignon, is known for its structure and intensity and can age for 20 years or more. It ranks among the best in the appellation. In the Bordeaux Classification of 1855, Château Lynch-Bages was rated as a Fifth Growth (5ème Cru).
The winery was founded in 1749 by John Lynch, a Bordeaux wine merchant of Irish origin. In 1824, Sébastien Jurine, a wine merchant from Geneva who decided to settle in Bordeaux, became the new owner. In 1934, Jean-Charles Cazes bought the winery. He was highly respected for his expertise in viticulture and winemaking and was also the owner of Château Les Ormes De Pez in Saint-Estèphe. He worked alongside his son André to develop the vineyards. In 1972, his son André took over the management of the estate, and shortly thereafter, his grandson Jean-Michel Cazes began to assist him. Jean-Michel Cazes initiated a renovation of the winery in 1974, successfully integrating modern winemaking methods into the traditional techniques used.
The soil in the vineyard has an excellent base—a mixture of mica, chalk, clay, and gravel, which creates a foundation that allows the vine roots to grow up to 6-8 meters deep. The average age of the vine plants is 30 to 35 years. The wine matures in wooden barrels for 12 to 15 months, with 50% of the barrels renewed each year.
The winery's main wine is made from Cabernet Sauvignon (73%), Merlot (15%), Cabernet Franc (10%), and Petit Verdot (2%). The wine matures in oak barrels, of which 70% are new each year.
