Blanc de Lynch-Bages Chteau Lynch-Bages () Chteau Lynch-Bages Pauillac 1990 Mdoc Grand Cru Class

Bages (Gironde) Cazes

Sauvignon BlancSmillon Muscadelle 5.5 75%

Grand Cru Class Pauillac

81% Sauvignon Blanc, 11% Smillon, 8% Muscadelle

13.2%

750

6 50%

(James Suckling’s rating: 94 points)

(Robert Parker’s rating: 89-91 points)
2023 Blanc de Lynch-Bages Muscadelle

Blanc de Lynch-Bages is the signature white wine of Chteau Lynch-Bages, a 5th Classified Growth of Pauillac. First released in 1990, it was one of the earliest white wines produced by a Grand Cru Class estate in the Mdoc. Located on the historic Bages plateau overlooking the Gironde estuary, the estate is managed by the Cazes family and renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation.

This elegant white is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc (60%), Smillon (27%), and Muscadelle (13%), grown across 5.5 hectares of carefully selected plots. Around 75% of the juice is fermented in temperature-controlled oak barrels with regular lees stirring, while the rest is vinified in stainless steel to preserve freshness. After six months of aging, the wine is bottled with a refined balance of fruit and structure.

On the nose, it reveals aromas of citrus, white peach, and subtle floral notes. The palate is vibrant and well-rounded, with a touch of minerality on the finishan expressive and graceful example of Bordeaux white winemaking.

Appellation:
Grand Cru Class Pauillac, Bordeaux

Country of Origin:
Bordeaux, France

Type:
White/Blanc (Still)

Grape Varieties:
81% Sauvignon Blanc, 11% Smillon and 8% Muscadelle

Alcohol Content:
13.2%

Volume:
750mL

Ageing:
Matured on lees in French oak barrels for 6 months (50% new oak)

Tasting Notes:
(James Suckling’s rating: 94 points)
A pretty white with lots of depth and length. Medium-bodied with a creamy texture and notes of lemon rind, sliced mangoes and peaches. Velvety phenolics give form and balance.

(Robert Parker’s rating: 89-91 points)
The 2023 Blanc de Lynch-Bages possesses a lemony bouquet of citron oil, lemongrass, spring flowers and a lactic touch, which can be attributed to its recent bottling. Juicy and fresh, it is moderately weighted with a phenolic texture and a long, mouthwatering finish with a somewhat musky-inflected aftertaste due to the presence of Muscadelle.