Château Lynch-Bages Collection

 

Situated on the iconic Bages plateau south of Pauillac on Bordeaux’s Left Bank, Château Lynch-Bages is one of the most beloved and celebrated estates in the Médoc. Classified as a Fifth Growth (Cinquième Grand Cru Classé) in the historic 1855 Classification, Lynch-Bages has long performed at the level of a elite "Super Second," earning international acclaim for its hallmark power, generous fruit, and age-worthy elegance. Named after the historic Bages territory and Thomas Lynch of 18th-century Irish origin, the estate’s modern rise was cemented by the visionary Cazes family—spearheaded by Jean-Michel Cazes and continued today by Jean-Charles Cazes.

The winemaking philosophy at Château Lynch-Bages balances traditional Pauillac nobility with cutting-edge viticultural technology. Operating out of a state-of-the-art, gravity-fed cellaring facility, the estate focuses on intra-plot micro-selection to capture both the muscular structure of Cabernet Sauvignon and the hedonistic, velvety mid-palate that makes Lynch-Bages instantly recognizable.

Terroir & Viticulture

• Soil & Geography: The 100-hectare vineyard sits on deep Garonne gravel croupes (mounds) over a subsoil of chalk, sand, and clay. Overlooking the Gironde estuary, these well-drained gravel ridges retain daily solar heat while encouraging deep vine rooting and naturally moderating temperature swings.

• Grape Varieties & Farming:

  • Cabernet Sauvignon (~70–75%): Serves as the core of the estate, providing firm tannic structure, concentrated cassis, graphite, lead pencil, and long-term cellaring power.

  • Merlot (~18–24%): Imparts rich mid-palate volume, rounded texture, and dark plum aromatics.

  • Cabernet Franc & Petit Verdot (~4–8% combined): Introduce vibrant floral fragrance, cedar spice, and deep color intensity.

  • White Terroir (Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, Muscadelle): Grown on 6 hectares of dedicated, cooler western parcels to produce Blanc de Lynch-Bages.

• Cellar Precision: Grapes are hand-picked and double-sorted before parcel-by-parcel fermentation in custom temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. The red Grand Vin matures for 15–18 months in fine French oak barrels (typically 75% new) to seamlessly integrate structure and roasted wood nuances.

Portfolio Breakdown

Food Pairings 

Epicurean Food Pairings

• Grand Vin (Château Lynch-Bages): Dry-aged prime ribeye, prime rack of lamb with rosemary, roasted venison loin, duck breast with cassis jus, or aged hard cheeses like Comté and Gouda.

• Second Wine (Écho de Lynch-Bages): Braised beef short ribs, grilled pork chops, herb-crusted veal chops, or wild mushroom risotto.

• Specialty White (Blanc de Lynch-Bages): Pan-seared scallops, butter-poached lobster, grilled sea bass, or goat cheese crostini.

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