{"title":"Chateau Lynch Bages","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChateau Lynch Bages, a jewel in the crown of Bordeaux's esteemed Pauillac appellation, embodies the timeless elegance and unparalleled craftsmanship synonymous with the region's finest wines. Established in the 18th century, this historic estate has earned a distinguished reputation for its unwavering commitment to quality and tradition, making it a revered name among wine enthusiasts and collectors worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmong Lynch Bages' most illustrious vintages, the 1961 stands as a beacon of excellence, revered for its extraordinary depth, complexity, and age-worthiness. Its opulent fruit flavours, velvety texture, and impeccable balance showcase the estate's winemaking mastery. Another legendary vintage, the 1989 Lynch Bages, captivates with its bold yet refined character, marked by layers of ripe fruit, silky tannins, and a lingering finish that speaks to its potential for extended aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn recent years, the 2000 Lynch Bages has garnered widespread acclaim for its opulent yet structured profile, boasting intense blackberry and cassis notes and hints of tobacco and cedar. This vintage exemplifies the estate's ability to produce wines of remarkable depth and complexity that only improve with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLynch Bages continues to be a standard-bearer for excellence in Bordeaux, consistently crafting wines that showcase the unique terroir of its vineyards and the artistry of its winemaking team. With a legacy of producing some of the world's most sought-after wines, Lynch Bages remains a benchmark for quality and refinement in the world of fine wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-lynch-bages-2017","title":"Chateau Lynch Bages 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#4 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverlooking the Gironde estuary at the entrance to Pauillac, the vines of Lynch-Bages are located on the Bages plateau, on one of the finest gravelly rises in the appellation. The estate once belonged to the famous Lynch family, of Irish origin, and was acquired by Jean-Charles Cazes in 1934.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Points - James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA beautifully layered red with blackcurrant, hazelnut and lead-pencil character and fine, velvety tannins. Full-bodied and reserved. It’s like a tightly knit ball of polished tannins that are cashmere in texture. So very long and impressive. Give this time. A terrific Lynch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points - Wilfred Wong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 Chateau Lynch-Bages is a complete wine with substantial and enduring richness. This wine shines with aromas and flavors of bold blackberries and boysenberries balanced with excellent oaky nuances. Enjoy it with slow-grilled, lightly seasoned short ribs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96+ Points - Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBold black fruits and dense, textured tannins are very much in the style of the estate. What is new in this vintage is the extra precision that lifts the wine, bringing together the beautiful black currant flavors of ripe Cabernet Sauvignon with a refined texture of sophisticated tannins. This is an impressive wine, sure to age over many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lowest amount of Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend on recent record but the signature of Lynch Bages is very much in play here - tons of liquorice, grippy and charismatic cassis and blueberry fruit with a velvety texture layered with blackcurrant pastilles and rich dark chocolate. This is easily one of the best Pauillacs that I have tasted in the vintage, totally gorgeous.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 Chateau Lynch-Bages brings even more density and depth and is another vin de garde in the vintage. A blend of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, and the rest Cabernet Franc, aged in 75% new barrels, this inky hued beauty boasts a ripe, powerful, full-bodied style that carries serious concentration as well as building, ripe, velvety tannins. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGorgeous from the start, with cassis and violet notes leading off, followed by additional waves of black cherry and blackberry fruit as well as sweet tobacco and iron. Shows subtle savory and cedar hints that stay in the background, as the iron note pierces through the fruit on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vintage that inaugurated the estate's new state-of-the-art winery, the 2020 Lynch-Bages has turned out very nicely, offering up aromas of creme de cassis and blackberries mingled with notions of pencil shavings, spices and classy new oak. Medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, with good concentration, ripe, powdery tannins and a seamless, integrated profile for such a young Lynch-Bages, it shows considerable promise.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"300859 - Bonvin Wine \u0026 Spirits Merchants Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41462774202455,"sku":"120715","price":307.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2479\/4148\/files\/465036-Lynch_Bages_copy.jpg?v=1739701547"},{"product_id":"chateau-lynch-bages-2013","title":"Chateau Lynch Bages 2013","description":"\u003cp\u003eFruity, light-bodied, pleasant, lush and charming, Lynch Bages' winemaking team was hesitant to push for any kind of extraction or density because of the pressures from rot. They have avoided any harshness in the tannins and vegetal characteristics. The result is an uncharacteristically superficial Lynch Bages that is a modern day version of their 1973.  2013 Lynch-Bages is smooth, elegant, well-balanced with a nice length and mellowed tannins. Plenty of fruit and liquorice to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - James Suckling\u003c\/b\u003e     Aromas of blackberry, black currant and flowers. Full body, ultra-fine tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Extremely well done for the vintage. Drink or hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e91 Points - Wine Spectator\u003c\/b\u003e     This solid red sports a tangy iron streak from the start, with lively red currant and briar patch notes forming the core. A zip of savory cuts through the finish, which reveals lightly chewy grip in the end. Best from 2017 through 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e90 Points - Decanter\u003c\/b\u003e     Dense colour and deep cassis fruit, depth and vigour for 2013, a muscular Pauillac with a good future. 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Since then, Lynch-Bages has continued to produce excellent wines, even during years considered difficult in the Bordeaux region. The wine’s deep color and tannic backbone have become part of its signature style. Jean-Michel Cazes, grandson of Jean-Charles, has worked hard to develop and refine the wine’s supple and smooth structure over the years. Vintage after vintage, the estate’s precise and excellent winemaking techniques have served to firmly establish Lynch-Bages reputation for consistent quality.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003e98 Points - Jeb Dunnuck     \u003c\/b\u003eOne 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 tannin's 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. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003e97 Points - James Suckling\u003c\/b\u003e     Aromas of blackberries, cloves, licorice, dried leaves, graphite and black olives. It’s full-bodied with firm, tight tannins. Structured and tannic with beautiful austerity and a long, mineral and layered finish. The tannins grow on the palate. Try from 2026.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Wine Enthusiast  \u003c\/b\u003e   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. Cellar Selection\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Decanter\u003c\/b\u003e     Deep, rich black fruits on the nose followed by a powerful punch of spice alongside a ferocious tannic structure that will benefit from the extra polishing of bottle ageing. Combines tannic heft with cassis, bitter chocolate shavings, sage, cardamom and smoke. This is impressive, with a solidly confident, classic Pauillac character and a great example of the confidence of Lynch-Bages right now. Drinking Window 2028 - 2048\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/b\u003e     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 tannin's and seamless freshness, finishing long with a refreshing earthiness coming through at the end.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Wilfred Wong of Wine\u003c\/b\u003e     The 2018 Château Lynch Bages is amazingly deceptive as it stays long and lasting on the palate. This wine shows sophisticated aromas and flavors of black fruit, spice, and hints of oak. Enjoy it with a grilled Porterhouse topped with triple cream blue cheese.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"300367 - Lanigan \u0026 Edwards Wine Merchants Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41462774071383,"sku":"871662","price":232.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2479\/4148\/files\/7192569-Lynch_Bages.jpg?v=1739700520"},{"product_id":"chateau-lynch-bages-2019","title":"Chateau Lynch Bages 2019","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e100 Points - Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe 2019 Château Lynch-Bages is stunningly good, and it's going to be interesting to compare this to the 2018 over the coming decades. Based on 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, and the balance Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, brought up in 75% new French oak, its dense purple hue is followed by an incredible bouquet of pure crème de cassis, freshly sharpened cedar pencil, spring flowers, smoke, and graphite, with an almost liqueur of rocks-like minerality. A massive, incredibly concentrated Lynch-Bages, Jean-Charles has hit a home run in the vintage, and this sensational wine has building, perfect tannins, insane purity, and a finish that won't quit. It has the purity, finesse, balance, and depth to offer pleasure not only today but to evolve for 40 to 50 years. Smart money will hide these for a good 7-8 years, but wow, what a wine. Bravo. Best After 2029.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e99 Points - Vinous\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eWhat a wine! Towering and vertical in its bearing, the 2019 is a total stunner. There is plenty of Lynch Bages charm, but what distinguishes the 2019 most is its spine of tannin and energy. Time in the glass brings out sweet red cherry, plum, blood orange and pomegranate and mint. The 2019 is a great, great, great Lynch Bages. It reminds me of the epic 1989, but with the youthful grip of this vintage. A towering Pauillac, the 2019 Lynch Bages will make a great addition to any cellar.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - Decanter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis takes hold from the first moment and powers along, delivering a ton of black brambly fruit, liquorice, grilled cedar and Pauillac confidence. The tannins are pretty chewy, really closing in on the end of play, giving no doubt that this is going to age slowly and for many decades, but there is a creaminess to the overall structure that is already evident.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - James Suckling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eFantastic blackberries, blackcurrants, lead pencil and violets. So Pauillac on the nose! Full-bodied with a dense, layered palate and tight yet plush tannins that give the wine layers and gravitas. Compact. Long finish. Silky. Reminds me of a modern, classic version of something like the wonderful 1985 Lynch. Best after 2026.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Wine Spectator\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eGorgeous from the start, with lush and caressing cassis, dark plum and blackberry compote flavours that are substantial in feel although they seem to glide through, carried by a very refined structure that lets in alluring black tea, worn alder, floral and savoury details along the way. Features a vibrant, authoritative bolt of iron through the finish to keep it all grounded. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Best from 2025.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA true classic from this estate, the 2019 Lynch Bages has turned out brilliantly, unwinding in the glass with aromas of cassis and sweet blackberry fruit mingled with licorice, mint, cigar wrapper and loamy soil. Full-bodied, rich and concentrated, it's a deep, multidimensional wine built around a chassis of rich, powdery tannins and succulent balancing acids. The last vintage produced in Lynch Bages old winery, it will be interesting to compare this benchmark wine with subsequent vintages over the coming years.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"300464 - Nobilis Wine Importers Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41462774136919,"sku":"747953","price":308.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2479\/4148\/files\/8338288-Lynch-Bages.jpg?v=1739699716"},{"product_id":"chateau-lynch-bages-2015","title":"Chateau Lynch Bages 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003e    Daring, innovative and with a reputation for often being the last to harvest, Jean-Charles Cazes defined the style of Lynch-Bages in the 1930's. The wine's distinctive character has earned it a place amongst Pauillac's greatest. It combines structure, finesse and elegance, offering generous aromas in its youth and developing deeper complexities with bottle age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Vinous\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the finest Pauillacs of 2015, Lynch-Bages is rich, racy and voluptuous. A rush of dark red and purplish stone fruit, mint, new leather, spice and blood orange give the 2015 a very decidedly exotic character that is impossible to miss. Raspberry jam, mocha, new leather and expressive floral notes appear with time in the glass, rounding things out nicely. Even though the 2015 is quite forward and open at this stage, the wine has plenty of stuffing as well as the underlying structure to support many years of exceptional drinking. This is a stellar showing for Lynch-Bages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis vintage was ideal for the rich style that this estate has made its own. This wine is full bodied and ripe with black-currant and dark berry fruits. The tannins fall into the cushioned wine with ease and richness. Of course, the wine should be aged, so wait until 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - James Suckling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrambly and attractive ripe blackberries and red-plum aromas with some floral accents, too. The palate has a very plush, polished and regal shape as tannins frame up a core of ripe black fruit. Succulent, impressive finish. Best from 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Wine Spectator\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis has an ample core of plum, fig and blackberry compote flavors, underlined liberally with graphite and smoldering tobacco notes. Fleshy and focused, with ample grip through the juniper- and tar-accented finish. Well-built. Best from 2023 through 2038.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Decanter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is powerful and deep with high but careful extraction and firm tannins. At this stage, it feels so much younger and more closed than almost anything else I've tasted from this vintage in Pauillac. This is going for a firm, impressive impact, and it manages it, but it lacks some generosity in the fruit character that it has in spades in 2016. 2% Petit Verdot. 75% new oak. One-third malolactic fermentation in vats, two-thirds in barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94+ Points - Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe inky colored 2015 Chateau Lynch-Bages is a seriously impressive Pauillac that’s up with the crème de la crème of the appellation in 2015. Notes of ripe blackcurrants, caramelized cherries, tobacco leaf and a kiss of lead pencil all emerge from this textbook Pauillac that has medium to full-bodied richness, notable concentration, and building structure. Made from 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot that saw 75% new barrels, it needs 5-7 years of cellaring and will be one of the longer-lived wines from the Medoc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e92+ Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMedium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2015 Lynch Bages offers up crushed black berries, black cherries and dried herbs with an earthy undercurrent. 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His grandson, Jean-Michel Cazes restructured the estate in 1974, adding state-of-the-art winemaking equipment, while keeping the former wooden vats as a reminder of the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are all hand picked and then carefully sorted before crushing. A very strict selection is made prior to blending and the wine is traditionally aged in oak barrels before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e98 Points - James Suckling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat incredible precision and clarity here. Currants, mineral, mint and lead pencil. Full body, with super refined A wine with great beauty and finesse. Such elegance and ethereal quality for this estate. Full body, with ultra-fine tannins and a juicy delicious finish. Long and beautiful. This is the best Lynch in a long, long time. I love the precision here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStill a saturated ruby-black in hue, the 2010 Lynch-Bages offers up aromas of rich cassis fruit mingled with hints of pencil shavings, loamy soil and cigar wrapper. Full-bodied, deep and muscular, it's rich and layered, with a concentrated core of fruit that's framed by firm, powdery tannins and lively acids. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - Decanter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeep inky purple in colour, this is a majestic Pauillac to be savoured by Bordeaux lovers. Again we are far from it being ready to drink and the tannins continue to be dominant, although not hiding the layers of rich earthy loam, slate, pencil lead and concentrated cassis that lie underneath. It's impressive and built, muscular, taut and architectural. An excellent reflection of what 2010 brought to the wines in this corner of the Medoc.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Wine Spectator\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Wilfred Wong\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"300367 - Lanigan \u0026 Edwards Wine Merchants Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43139009380439,"sku":"888364","price":564.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2479\/4148\/files\/145571-chateau-lynch-bages-2010.jpg?v=1778594199"},{"product_id":"chateau-lynch-bages-2012","title":"Chateau Lynch Bages 2012","description":"\u003cp\u003eLynch-Bages 2012 is an intense red colour, while the aromas are a complex blend of black fruits, violet and pepper with subtle woody notes. The wine is balanced, combining aromatic elegance with fine tannins, and the first taste is full smooth and lively.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Wine Enthusiast     \u003c\/b\u003eThe wine is very dry, layered tannins giving a major sense of structure. It will always have this dry, dense character, very firm, solid and powerful. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Wine Spectator \u003c\/b\u003e    This has a very solid core of dark plum, crushed black currant and blackberry fruit, with lightly firm flesh and good drive through the finish, where alder and iron notes fill in. Shows excellent energy and depth, while harnessing the austere edge of the vintage. Best from 2018 through 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - James Suckling\u003c\/b\u003e     Aromas of blackcurrants, blueberries and lemons follow through to a full body, firm tannins and a fresh, clean finish. A little tight now but excellent. Precision to this. Back ended. Better in 2018.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e91 Points - Wilfred Wong of Wine\u003c\/b\u003e     Château Lynch Bages—the most celebrated wine of the Fifth Growths—has made an excellent wine in 2012. Ripe and generous, this wine exhibits loads of bright red fruit flavors. On the palate, it is a bit tight, and the tannins are just a bit noticeable. A few years in the cellar will resolve the hard edges.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZYN THE WINE MARKET LTD.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43139021733975,"sku":"899369","price":300.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2479\/4148\/files\/9999116.jpg?v=1778594200"},{"product_id":"chateau-lynch-bages-2011","title":"Chateau Lynch Bages 2011","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfter two powerful, sunny vintages, 2011 is outstanding for its display of well ripened fruit, fine, plump tannins, and a good freshness to ensure classic balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlend: 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a luxurious wine that’s opulently rich. Ripe black fruits dominate, lending fullness to the firm structure in the backdrop. It’s a wine with great potential, density and weight. Touches of chocolate and licorice combine with flavors of dark plum, toast and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - James Suckling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA dense, chewy wine for the vintage, with plum, currant and blackberry character. Full body, polished tannic texture and a bright finish. Very pretty indeed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Wine Spectator\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis has solid guts, with plum, currant and blackberry fruit melded together at the core, while notes of charcoal, warm tobacco and singed iron form the backdrop. Should be very solid when it comes together after some cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e90 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe medium-bodied 2011 Lynch Bages possesses a saturated ruby\/purple color as well as beautiful creme de cassis notes, a generous, concentrated, well-made, medium to full-bodied style and supple tannins. A successful effort in 2011, it should be drinkable in 3-4 years and last for 15+. It is a sleeper of the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZYN THE WINE MARKET LTD.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43139024486487,"sku":"863225","price":269.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2479\/4148\/files\/8291828-Chateau-Lynch-Bages-2011.jpg?v=1778594199"},{"product_id":"chateau-lynch-bages-2014","title":"Chateau Lynch Bages 2014","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eOverlooking the Gironde estuary at the entrance to Pauillac, the vines of Lynch-Bages are located on the Bages plateau, on one of the finest gravelly rises in the appellation. The estate once belonged to the famous Lynch family, of Irish origin, and was acquired by Jean-Charles Cazes in 1934. His grandson, Jean-Michel Cazes restructured the estate in 1974, adding state-of-the-art winemaking equipment, while keeping the former wooden vats as a reminder of the 19th century. The grapes are all hand-picked and then carefully sorted before crushing. A very strict selection is made prior to blending and the wine is traditionally aged in oak barrels before bottling.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - James Suckling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAromas of currants, blackberries and blackcurrants with hints of chocolate and spices. Full body, firm and silky tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Juicy and muscular wine. Needs three or four years to open. Beautiful.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eFragrant and perfumed, this wine is the epitome of great Cabernet Sauvignon. It is fruity, and juicy yet with seriously concentrated tannins. There is spice from the wood aging along with a dash of pepper, all the while just bringing out the beautiful blackcurrant flavours.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe 2014 Lynch-Bages is full of promise, offering up a classic bouquet of rich but vibrant blackcurrant fruit mingled with hints of loamy soil, cedar and vanilla pod. Full-bodied, deep and layered, with an abundance of ripe but youthfully assertive tannin, lively acids and a long, resonant finish, it will hit its stride in 10 to 15 years. This is an excellent Lynch-Bages that represents especially good value in the contemporary marketplace.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Decanter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eVery well-expressed natural concentration of fruit, very ripe tannins and lots of complexity to come. A richly textured, firmly structured wine with the Lynch-Bages hallmarks for the future.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Wine Spectator\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis has beguiling hints of plum cake and melted licorice peeking out, while a core of cassis and blackberry confiture waits in reserve. There’s ample grip, but this remains very polished and integrated, with lovely echoes of anise and fruitcake showing through the very lengthy finish. Will be hard to keep your hands off this while it ages. Best from 2019 through 2035.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"300367 - Lanigan \u0026 Edwards Wine Merchants Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43139045621847,"sku":"709055","price":509.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2479\/4148\/files\/7716383-Lynch_Bages_copy.jpg?v=1778594200"},{"product_id":"chateau-lynch-bages-2016","title":"Chateau Lynch Bages 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003eAudacious and innovative, known for often being the last to harvest, Jean-Charles Cazes defined the style of Lynch-Bages in the 1930s. The racy and typical character of the wine placed it in line with the great Pauillacs . It combines structure, finesse and elegance. Generous from its youth, it evolves in its maturity towards more flavors and complexity. Precision and distinction have, vintage after vintage, forged the qualitative homogeneity of Lynch-Bages. Blend: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    \u003cb\u003e97+ Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate     \u003c\/b\u003eDeep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Lynch Bages comes charging out of the gate with pronounced cassis, chocolate-covered cherries, mulberries and menthol notions, backed up by scents of garrigue, tilled soil and a waft of tapenade. Medium to full-bodied, rich and fantastically concentrated, the generous fruit is superbly framed by firm, ripe, grainy tannins with tons of pepper, cinnamon and cloves layers coming through on the finish. Truly, a legendary Lynch Bages!    \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - James Suckling     \u003c\/b\u003eVery rich and exotic with blackberry, black-tea, graphite and lead-pencil aromas. Full-bodied, dense and structured with lots of ripe tannins and a long, flavorful finish of currants and forest floor, combined with fresh mushrooms and bark. Needs four to five years to show its true potential. Try after 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - Wine Spectator\u003c\/b\u003e     This is built for the cellar, with a generous core of kirsch, raspberry paste and plum preserve flavors waiting to unfurl. Will take time, due to the licorice snap, roasted apple wood and sweet tobacco elements draped over the fruit. Should meld with age, as the structure is invigorating in feel, showing both acidity and tannins in lockstep with the fruit. Best from 2025 through 2040.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Decanter\u003c\/b\u003e     Harvest started a week later than in 2015, allowing a longer, slowing ripening as Pauillac fully benefitted from the conditions of the vintage. Touches of reduction for the first minute emphasise the redcurrant notes in with the cassis and bilberry. The acidity is clear, and the layers of fine tannins build to show an extremely impressive construction: thickly sliced black fruits, fresh menthol, toast, tobacco and grilled, almost tarry almonds. 2% Petit Verdot makes up the blend. Eric Boissenot consults.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/b\u003e     Rich, jammy and powerful, this wine is all about concentration and firm tannins. Ripe black-currant flavors add great juiciness at the end. The wine has magnificent potential. Drink from 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/b\u003e     The flagship 2016 Château Lynch Bages is a powerhouse, checking in as 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot raised in 75% new French oak. This deep, concentrated, powerful 2016 is going to be one for the ages, but if you’re looking for instant gratification, this isn’t for you. Saturated purple-colored, with thick black fruits, graphite, and scorched earth aromas and flavors, it fills the mouth with fruit, has masses of tannins, and beautiful overall balance. Don’t even think about opening bottles before 7-8 years from now, and it’s going to have 3-4 decades of longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"300367 - Lanigan \u0026 Edwards Wine Merchants Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43139046113367,"sku":"866105","price":448.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2479\/4148\/files\/4532681-Lynch_Bages_copy.jpg?v=1778594201"},{"product_id":"chateau-lynch-bages-2009","title":"Chateau Lynch Bages 2009","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis wine is the flagship red of the historic Château Lynch-Bages. Though classified as a Fifth Growth in 1855, the estate is widely considered to perform at the level of a Second Growth, a reputation solidified by the Cazes family since the 1930s. The winery's philosophy emphasizes a powerful, generous style that is often the last to harvest in the appellation, ensuring maximum phenolic ripeness from its deep Garonne gravel soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWine Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2009 vintage is a monumental expression of Pauillac, characterized by a deep ruby or saturated garnet color. The sensory profile is opulent and flamboyant, featuring explosive aromas of crème de cassis, blackberry pie, and roasted meats, layered with classic notes of graphite, cedar, tobacco, and incense. On the full-bodied palate, the wine is luscious and \"wide-screen\" in personality, offering a massive mouthfeel of succulent dark fruits and chocolatey oak. Stylistically, it balances its powerful, chewy tannins with a surprising freshness and velvety texture, leading to a finish that can linger for over 45 seconds. Composed of 75% to 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% to 18% Merlot, and small portions of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, this wine is currently approachable but possesses the structure to age gracefully through 2050.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAccolades\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate - 98 points\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling - 97 points\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWine Enthusiast - 96 points\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWine Spectator - 96 points\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"300464 - Nobilis Wine Importers Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43139061055575,"sku":"888364-2009me","price":444.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2479\/4148\/files\/9629151-Chateau-Lynch-Bages_405ffe4a-7371-4f57-bd1b-721bcd3b36ee.jpg?v=1778594197"},{"product_id":"chateau-lynch-bages-2005","title":"Chateau Lynch Bages 2005","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis wine is the flagship red of the historic Château Lynch-Bages. Ranked as a Fifth Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, the estate’s reputation has long exceeded its official rank, with its modern prestige largely established by the Cazes family who have owned the property since 1939. The winery follows a philosophy of \"lifestyle wine,\" balancing technical precision and modern gravity-flow vinification with a deep respect for the estate's gravel-rich terroir, producing wines renowned for their power, longevity, and Pauillac-typical intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWine Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2005 vintage exhibits a dense ruby-purple or deep garnet hue, maintaining a remarkably youthful appearance even with age. The nose is complex and profound, unfurling with textbook Pauillac aromas of blackcurrant (crème de cassis), cedar, and graphite, layered with nuances of smoked tobacco, leather, and dried Provence herbs. On the full-bodied palate, the wine is concentrated and muscular, featuring a rock-solid backbone of firm, grainy tannins and a lively line of acidity that preserves a striking purity of fruit. Stylistically, it is a \"dark horse\" of the vintage—sexy and accessible yet possessing hidden power and substantial depth that rewards patience. Composed of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot, this wine was aged for 15 months in 80% new French oak and is expected to provide enjoyment through 2065.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAccolades\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWine Enthusiast - 96 points\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling - 96 points\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWine Spectator - 96 points\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eVinous (Antonio Galloni) - 95+ points\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate - 92 points\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"300464 - Nobilis Wine Importers Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43139066134615,"sku":"888364-2005me","price":478.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2479\/4148\/files\/9629151-Chateau-Lynch-Bages_587d12a3-49a3-4430-8d56-42a8d8d26faa.jpg?v=1778594196"},{"product_id":"chateau-lynch-bages-2022","title":"Chateau Lynch Bages 2022","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"706\" data-start=\"270\"\u003eHailing from France, Chateau Lynch Bages is located in the famed Pauillac appellation within the Bordeaux region. 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