Château Lynch-Bages - Pauillac 2018 (Pre-arrival) (750ml)
Price: $172.00
| Producer | Château Lynch-Bages |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | Pauillac |
| Varietal | Bordeaux Blend |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Sku | 1005648 |
| Size | 750ml |
Jeb Dunnuck: 98+ Points
One of the finest vintages I've ever tasted from this address the 2018 Château Lynch-Bages has everything you look for in a great wine: incredible aromatics richness without weight perfect balance and a purity of fruit that's just about off the charts. Dense purple it reveals a glorious perfume of blackcurrants and blackberry fruits a deep unctuous mouthfeel building tannins and a complex array of cedar pencil tobacco wood smoke and chocolate. A true blockbuster in every sense with masses of fruit and tannins as well as moderate acidity it will probably merit a triple-digit score in a decade and is a 50+-year wine from this team.
Wine Spectator: 97 Points
Vibrant with a violet and cassis lead-in that then expands to include steeped black cherry and plum fruit as well as extra savory iron and licorice root notes. Nice latent grip too with a mouthwatering tug of earth at the very end. The fruit is so vibrant it's a tease now but there's structure here for the long haul so be patient. Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Best from 2025 through 2040.?J.M.
James Suckling: 97-98 Points
This is incredibly powerful and structured with so much tannin backbone and length yet it’s cool and fresh with a compact palate and great length. Muscular.
Vinous: 96 Points
An utterly fabulous wine the 2018 Lynch-Bages captures all of the richness and generosity that make the year so appealing and yet doesn?t stray too far
Wine Enthusiast: 96 Points
The Lynch-Bages style is unmistakeable in this wine's richness and the density of its structure and tannins. In addition it conveys a great sense of style restrained power and opulence. Drink this wine from 2027.
Wine Advocate: 96 Points
Composed of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon 19% Merlot 6% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot the 2018 Lynch-Bages was aged in 75% new barriques. Deep garnet-purple in color it soars out of the glass with a magnificently expressive nose of blueberry compote black cherry preserves and blackcurrant pastilles plus suggestions of dark chocolate licorice tar and violets with a waft of hoisin. The medium to full-bodied palate is just as impactful as the nose coating the mouth with juicy black berry and spicy layers supported by firm grainy tannins and seamless freshness finishing long with a refreshing earthiness coming through at the end.
