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Château Lynch-Moussas 2024

5e cru classe -

Bordeaux

Pauillac

- Red - See details

J. Robinson | 16/20

Decanter | 90/100

J. Suckling | 93-94/100

Vinous - A. Galloni | 92-94/100

The Wine Independent | 88-90/100

Vinous Neal Martin | 87-89

€179.00 Incl. VAT

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€59.67 / Unit

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Packaging : a case of 3 Magnums (1-5l)

1 x 75CL

€31.30

6 x 75CL

€179.00

3 x 1.5L

€179.00

1 x 3L

€175.00

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ALL VINTAGES OF THIS WINE

All Château Lynch-Moussas wines

Marks and reviews

/100

Vinum

Dense ruby red, subtle aroma, fine roasted notes, cola, dark fruit, stony nuances; racy and fresh on the palate, straightforward, firm, fine but not particularly pronounced tannins, lively acidity, the fruit is perfectly ripe, saline finish. Enjoy young for its fruit.

/100

Decanter

Ripe and concentrated blackcurrant aromas on the nose - lifted scents. Bright acidity meets quite dry tannins, still quite compact and feels a little pushed. There's purity of fruit and cooling minuteness but the tannins are doing all the talking and distract with clove, tobacco and dark chocolate. Quite mineral too. This is sculpted but on the razor sharp edge. Not so charming right now, more serious. This will need some more time to integrate. Ageing 58% new barrels.

/20

Jancis Robinson

James Lawther MW

78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot. Cask sample. Fresh with a leafy edge. Round on the attack, then it firms up on the finish. Assertive structure. Some potential. (JL)

/100

Jeff Leve

Leve Jeff

Cedar, cigar wrapper, and blackcurrant, with red currants, are already starting to shine in this medium-bodied, soft, expressive, vibrant, chewy charmer. The refreshing touch of mint leaf on the finish adds nice complexity. The wine blends 78% Cabernet Sauvignon with 22% Merlot. 13.5% ABV. Drink from 2027–2045. 90–92 pts

/100

Jane Anson

An estate that has been quietly improving its expression of Cabernet Sauvignon classicism over the past few years, and here you'll find sappy, bright redcurrant, blackberry and raspberry fruit, a little leafy but with good length and soft campfire smoke, and an unfussy expression of the appellation. 58% new oak for ageing.

/100

Jean-Marc Quarin

A beautiful deep red. An intense nose with ripe, subtle fruit. Precise on the attack, aromatic through the mid-palate, with a medium body and a lovely black-fruit note, the wine develops into a savoury, enjoyable expression, with a normal length, showing no harsh tannin despite its very high index. Blend: 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot. Alcohol: 13.5% - pH: 3.55 - IPT: 80.

Description

Characteristics and tasting tips for Château Lynch-Moussas 2024

Tasting

Nose
Fresh and complex, the nose reveals delicious fruity and spicy notes.

Palate
The palate is smooth and balanced. Silky tannins are supported by an airy, generous and floral style.

Food and wine pairings

This great Pauillac wine will pair perfectly with grilled red meats, duck breast, slow-cooked dishes or mature cheeses. Its tannic structure and aromatic complexity also make it an ideal companion for game dishes.

A generous and elegant Pauillac Grand Cru Classé

The estate

Founded in 1610, Château Lynch-Moussas, like Château Lynch-Bages, came into the hands of the renowned Lynch family, of Irish origin, in the 18th century. The Castéja family, established in Pauillac since the 16th century, acquired the estate in the early 20th century.

The vineyard

The Château Lynch-Moussas vineyard lies on an exceptional terroir in Pauillac, characterised by gravelly soils made up of pebbles and gravel. This geological composition, typical of the Médoc, provides excellent drainage and ideal heat reflection for ripening the grapes.

The vintage

2024 began with a cold, wet winter, followed by a mild but unpredictable spring. Budburst occurred around 20 March, amid heavy rainfall. Flowering took place from mid-May to early June in unsettled weather conditions. July brought an improvement, followed by an ideal August, while September remained uncertain. The harvest, carried out from late September to early October, required meticulous sorting of the grapes. Over the year, sunshine was 9% below average and rainfall 10% above.

Vinification and ageing

Cold maceration, followed by alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats for around 10 days. After malolactic fermentation, the wine was aged for 14 to 24 months in barrels, 58% of which were new oak. The blend was then assembled in vats before returning to barrel, with bottling taking place a year later.

Blend

78% Cabernet Sauvignon and 22% Merlot.

Single bottle sale

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