Château Lynch-Bages – Pauillac – Red – 1990:

 

Château Lynch-Bages: The Pauillac Powerhouse

Château Lynch-Bages, a Fifth Growth in the 1855 Classification, is affectionately known as the ‘Super Second’ for consistently outperforming its rank. Hailing from the prestigious gravel soils of Pauillac, this wine is famous for its rich, powerful, and undeniably charming style. It is the flagship of the Cazes family and a must-have for any serious collector, renowned for its incredible aging potential.

Tasting Notes & Profile

Lynch-Bages is a wine of tremendous concentration and depth, often showcasing a hedonistic character that makes it enjoyable in youth, yet structured enough to evolve for decades.

• Nose: An intense and complex bouquet of ripe blackcurrant, black cherry, graphite, cedar, and sweet tobacco, often with hints of mint and spice.
• Palate: Full-bodied and muscular, with an imposing structure of ripe, chewy tannins. The mid-palate is layered and deep, leading to an extremely long, persistent finish marked by notes of licorice and smoke.
• Cellaring: This wine is built to last, with top vintages developing superb complexity and a silky texture for 20-50 years.

Pairing & Serving Suggestions

To fully appreciate its structure and flavor intensity, decant young vintages for 2-4 hours and serve at 60°F (15.5°C).

• Best Paired With: Grilled Ribeye Steak, Braised Beef Short Ribs, Classic Beef Wellington, or strong, aged hard cheeses.

Pauillac 1990
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