1 x 75cl. The producer, Lynch Bages, is a fifth growth estate located on the gravel plateau west of the town of Pauillac, near the small village of Bages. With 90 hectares of vineyards, it is the largest fifth growth estate in the region. The vineyards, planted with 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, and 10% Cabernet Franc, are on deep gravel soils on a limestone subsoil. The Grand Vin usually matures for around 15 months in 60% new barriques. Recent studies of the vineyard and subsequent adjustments to viticulture have resulted in even better, more concentrated wines. A spanking new cellar has been completed, making Lynch Bages definitely worth a visit when in Bordeaux. This dark-fruited, Cabernet-dominant wine is a powerful and impressive addition to any wine collection.
