Lynch Bages 1986

Lynch Bages 1986

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  • Robert Parker rating 94
  • Vinous rating 94
Lynch Bages 1986
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75 cl

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£200.00
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Château Lynch-Bages is a prestigious Fifth Growth estate located just outside the town of Pauillac. The property was purchased in 1939 by Jean-Charles Cazes, and it is currently managed by his great-grandson, also named Jean-Charles Cazes. The 1986 vintage is close to its peak now, showing notes of blackcurrants, graphite, chocolate, mint and some leather. The tannins are still evident but no longer obtrusive or harsh.
94 Vinous
The 1986 Lynch-Bages is a vintage that I have not encountered for some time. Deep in hue, it has an attractive nose with blackberry, melted asphalt, mint and a hint of gravel in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins considering the vintage. It's powerful but has the elegance that Jean-Michel Cazes made sure his wines had in this decade. Not as austere as some 1986s, this Lynch Bages might lack the fireworks of the 1989 or 1990, but as a precursor to those vintages, it is a might fine Pauillac. Tasted at the château. Neal Martin1st July 2023

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The Modern Pauillac

Situated in the celebrated Pauillac appellation in Bordeaux, Château Lynch Bages uses around 60% of its 100 hectares to produce its first wine (a 5th growth in the 1855 classification) in addition to producing a second red, Echo de Lynch Bages. These wines display superb Cabernet Sauvignon character, together with smaller percentages of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot making up the blend. A wonderful example of the power and elegance of truly great Pauillac: gloriously supple and smooth with a tannic backbone.

A white wine, known as Blanc de Lynch Bages, is also produced in very small quantities. Made from an elegant blend of the classic white Bordeaux varietals, Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Muscadelle, the resulting wines display exhilarating freshness and dried apricot complexity.

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