Lynch Bages 2012

Château Lynch-Bages 2012 is a full-bodied, Cabernet Sauvignon-based red wine from the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux. Château Lynch-Bages is one of the finest producers within the Pauillac appellation, known for making wines that combine structure and elegance. Since 1939, the estate has been successfully run by the Cazes family. This fully mature 1979 vintage was the first that Jean-Michel Cazes made after taking over for his father. "This has a very solid core of dark plum, crushed black currant and blackberry fruit, with lightly firm flesh and good drive through the finish, where alder and iron notes fill in. Shows excellent energy and depth, while harnessing the austere edge of the vintage." Wine Spectator, 2015