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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 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. 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)
"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 color, drawing on purple in its youth.
Aroma
The bouquet consists of black and red fruits, roasting, licorice and leather.
Wine Empyreumatic | Fruity | Spicy
Taste
The Pauillacs are vigorous and tannic, which softens with age which allows the tannins to melt and give a nice and round structure.
Wine Fruity
Product details
Keeps
20 years
Peak
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Service
17°C
Grape varieties Cabernet-franc, Cabernet-sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit verdot
Terroir The Pauillac appellation is based on thick rumps of gravel resting on limestone-dominated marls. The proximity of the Gironde estuary allows a thermal regulation favorable to a good maturation of the grapes.
Culture type
Reasoned agriculture
Alcohol
13%
Content
75cl
Decanting
30 min.
Food and wine pairings
Meat
Roasted lamb, game, tournedos, rib of beef on the bone
Cheeses
Fried mushrooms
Guides reviews
1 / 3 Le Guide Hachette
92 / 100 James Suckling
16 / 20 Jancis Robinson
92 / 100 Wine Spectator
91 / 100 Vinous
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Château Lynch-Bages
Château Lynch-Bages is a domain from the region Bordeaux in France, that produces 58 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 58 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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