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Photo for illustration purposes only. Vintage sold: 2012
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5ème cru
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In a few words ...
A contrasting winter followed by a cool, rainy spring failed to make up for the water deficit that had built up over the last few seasons. Between July 15 and September 24, a dry, hot climate with wide temperature variations set in. The drought continued to worsen. This particular climatic context led to local blockages, resulting in disparities in ripening, with small berries. Veraison, like flo... wering, remained slow. Our soils, composed of deep gravel mixed with a significant clay base, mitigate the negative effects of a significant water deficit. This ensures progressive ripening of the grapes even in very dry conditions. The grapes remained very healthy until the last week of September, but rainfall accelerated the start of harvesting, which began on September 27 and lasted until October 18. The grapes were aged in oak barrels for 18 months (75% new wood). A contrasting winter, followed by a cool, rainy spring, failed to make up for the water deficit that had built up over the last few years. Between July 15 and September 24, a dry, hot climate with wide temperature variations set in. The drought continued to worsen. This particular climatic context led to local blockages, resulting in disparities in ripening, with small berries. Veraison, like flowering, remained slow. Our soils, composed of deep gravel mixed with a significant clay base, mitigate the negative effects of a significant water deficit. This ensures progressive ripening of the grapes even in very dry conditions. The grapes remained very healthy until the last week of September, but rainfall accelerated the start of harvesting, which began on September 27 and lasted until October 18. oak barrels for 18 months (75% new wood) Read more
"If the bright, brilliant red color remains a little shy, the bouquet opens with generous notes of kirsch cherry, joined by spices and barrel toast when aired. Full-bodied, fleshy and dense, the palate unfolds beautiful fruity, vanilla and roasted nuances that echo the olfaction and are supported by an elegant structure of fine, tight tannins. A fine classic for laying down".
Tasting notes
Appearance
Dense, dark garnet-red color, tending toward violet in its youth.
Aroma
The bouquet is composed of black and red fruits, roasting, liquorice and leather.
Wine Empyreumatic | Fruity | Roasted
Taste
After two sunny, powerful vintages, 2011 stands out for its expression of ripe fruit, fine, coated tannins, and a good freshness that ensures classic balance.
Wine Boisé | Charpenté | Fruité | Fumé | Rond
Product details
Keeps
25 years
Peak
2028
Service
17°C
Grape varieties Cabernet-franc, Cabernet-sauvignon, Merlot, Petit verdot
Terroir -
Culture type
Reasoned agriculture
Alcohol
13%
Content
75cl
Decanting
90 min.
Food and wine pairings
Meat
Agneau simplement rôtis, un carré de veau braisé, mais également une épaisse côte de boeuf à l'os accompagnée de cèpes poêlés
Cheeses
Fromages à pâte dure, tels que les tommes ou le gouda.
Guides reviews
16 / 20 Jancis Robinson
92 / 100 Wine Spectator
1 / 3 Le Guide Hachette
91 / 100 Vinous
92 / 100 James Suckling
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Château Lynch-Bages
Château Lynch-Bages is a domain from the region Bordeaux in France, that produces 42 wines available to purchase, including the wine Château Lynch Bages 2012.
Appellation
Pauillac
The appellation Pauillac is part of the region of Bordeaux from France which include Château Lynch-Bages and its 42 cuvées. Spread over 80% red wines, but also 11% white wines, 9% rosé, this region is 6 million hectolitres per yer (80% red wines + white wines (dry, sweet and fortified), clairet and crémant rosés).
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