{"product_id":"chateau-lynch-bages-pauillac-blanc-de-lynch-bages-2020-bordeaux-france-js-95-dm-94-vm-92-wa-90-92-ws-90","title":"Chateau Lynch-Bages Pauillac \"Blanc de Lynch Bages\" 2020 (Bordeaux, France) - [JS 95] DM 94] [VM 92] [WA 90-92] [WS 90]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the heart of the Médoc on the banks of the estuary, Pauillac has been the true birthplace of Grand Cru Classé wines since 1855, and Château Lynch-Bages stands as one of Pauillac’s most compelling names—a 5ème Cru Classé with a reputation that far exceeds its official ranking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRenowned for its generosity of fruit and unmistakable structure, this estate's wines combine the precision of modern technique with the soul of Bordeaux tradition, delivering bottles that age with grace and authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Overlooking the Gironde estuary at the entrance to Pauillac, the vines of Lynch-Bages are located on the Bages plateau, spreading across 100 hectares in the region 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarking four centuries of history and the culmination of four years’ hard work, the 2020 vintage, the first in the renovated cellars, has opened a new chapter in the life of the estate – and attained #3 on Wine Spectator’s Top 100 list for 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlanc de Lynch-Bages was first released in 1990 and is historically one of the first white wines produced by a Grand Cru Classé in the Médoc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine is made from a blend of the Bordeaux appellation’s three traditional white grape varieties: Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Muscadelle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 75% of the juice is vinified in individually temperature-controlled barrels. As a result, the wines preserve their fresh aromas throughout the process. The wines are then stirred on lees on a regular basis and are aged for a period of six months before bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacteristic of fine Bordeaux whites, Blanc de Lynch-Bages is bright and flavorful with citrus aromas in its youth and develops harmonious floral notes with ageing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker's Tasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlanc de Lynch-Bages 2020 is a pale-yellow colour with green hues and offers a particularly expressive nose. With fresh, bright aromas and the taste of white peach on tropical notes, it has a fresh and crisp mouth feel and is rounded off with balanced acidity, good structure and a delicious mouth-watering finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend: \u003c\/strong\u003e70% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Semillon, 10% Muscadelle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 months in barrels on the lees, 50% new oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - James Suckling: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Really fresh and vivid with sliced grapefruit, lemon, green apple and white peach. Apricot, too. Medium to full body with phenolic texture and a long, vivid finish. 70% sauvignon, 20% semillon and 10% muscadelle. Drink or hold.\" (May 2021)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Decanter Magazine: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Less of the citrus flavours of recent vintages and more apricot and nectarine stone fruits, taking its cue from Sémillon and Muscadelle. Relaxed and effortless while still maintaining both lift and tension, with a saline wet stone lick on the finish. I tasted the 2019 on the same day, as it had just been bottled, and the 2020 is less of a classic Lynch Bages Blanc, but still utterly delicious, with clear weight and impression through the mid palate. 3.35pH. 50% new oak for six months. Fermentation below 20°C. A yield of 40hl\/ha.\" – Jane Anson (May 2021)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Vinous Media: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2020 Blanc de Lynch Bages is terrific. I am not always a fan of the Blanc, as I often find it too tropical, but the 2020 has more than enough verve and overall freshness to balance things out. I would prefer to drink it over the next handful of years.\" – Antonio Galloni (Jun 2021)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90-92 Points - Wine Advocate: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Composed of 70% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Sémillon and 10% Muscadelle, the 2020 Blanc de Lynch-Bages springs from the glass with vivacious notes of white peaches, fresh pineapple and pink grapefruit, plus touches of honeysuckle and mandarin peel. The medium-bodied palate is equally intense, featuring just enough acidity and bright, zesty sparks, finishing pleasantly savory.\" – LPB (May 2021)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points - Wine Spectator: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Features a zip of fleur de sel that runs from start to finish, adding extra cut and drive to an enticing set of lemon peel and gooseberry notes. Shows a subtle pith accent that adds length to the finish. Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Muscadelle.\" – JM (Jan 2022)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WINEBOOK","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":53007288533357,"sku":null,"price":79.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/LBblanc.png?v=1770315239","url":"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/products\/chateau-lynch-bages-pauillac-blanc-de-lynch-bages-2020-bordeaux-france-js-95-dm-94-vm-92-wa-90-92-ws-90","provider":"Artisan W\u0026S","version":"1.0","type":"link"}