Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $78.64Original CHF 65.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.7%
pH 3.75
Grape Varieties 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Region Pauillac
Soil Garonne gravel
Harvest Dates 13 September–4 October 2023
Oak Details 75% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak75%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Hand-picked and sorted at the vineyard and sorting table; matured for 18 months in French-oak barrels, 75% new oak. The sheet reports acidity of 3.9 g/L on an H2SO4-equivalent basis, TPI 95, and a 47 hL/ha appellation-average yield; these contextual values are not treated as unqualified total acidity or estate yield.
Tasting Notes Dense, deep colour; cedar and black-fruit aromas; racy character; harmonious balance; silky tannic structure; velvety finish and aromatic purity.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.2%
pH 3.71
Grape Varieties 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot
Region Pauillac
Soil Garonne gravel
Harvest Dates 12–24 September 2022
Oak Details 75% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak75%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Hand-picked and sorted at the vineyard and sorting table; matured for 18 months in French-oak barrels, 75% new wood. The sheet reports acidity of 4.1 g/L on an H2SO4-equivalent basis, TPI 95, and a 34 hL/ha appellation-average yield; these contextual values are not treated as unqualified total acidity or estate yield.
Tasting Notes Deep garnet with purple hues; blackcurrant, Morello cherry and spice; rich aromatic palette, mature tannins and remarkable acidity.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.14%
pH 3.72
Grape Varieties 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot
Region Pauillac
Soil Garonne gravel
Oak Details 75% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak75%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Hand-picked and sorted at the vineyard and sorting table; matured for 18 months in French-oak barrels, 75% new wood. The sheet reports acidity of 3.80 g/L on an H2SO4-equivalent basis, TPI 90, and a 35 hL/ha appellation-average yield; these contextual values are not treated as unqualified total acidity or estate yield.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.41%
pH 3.73
Grape Varieties 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot
Classification Grand Cru Classé
Region Pauillac
Soil Garonne gravel
Harvest Dates 14–29 September 2020
Oak Details 75% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak75%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Hand-picked and sorted at the vineyard; matured for 18 months in French-oak barrels, 75% new wood. Malolactic fermentation took place one-third in vats and two-thirds in barrels in the new malolactic cellar; blending began at the end of November. The sheet reports acidity of 4.0 g/L on an H2SO4-equivalent basis and TPI 93, retained contextually rather than as unqualified total acidity.
Tasting Notes Sun-ripened character with freshness and good acidity; very ripe, powerful tannins comparable to 2018 and 2019.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.1%
pH 3.77
Grape Varieties 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot
Classification Grand Cru Classé
Region Pauillac
Soil Garonne gravel
Harvest Dates 23 September–9 October 2019
Oak Details 75% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak75%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Hand-picked and sorted at the vineyard; matured for 18 months in French-oak barrels, 75% new wood. Malolactic fermentation was conducted one-third in vats and two-thirds in barrels, with first blends produced in December. The sheet reports acidity of 3.6 g/L on an H2SO4-equivalent basis and ITP 91, retained contextually rather than as unqualified total acidity.
Tasting Notes Fresh fruit and spice with fine oak; supple, rich and aromatic attack; velvety balance, dense tannins, powerful structure, freshness and length.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot
Classification Grand Cru Classé
Region Pauillac
Soil Garonne gravel
Harvest Dates 19 September–9 October 2018
Maceration 21 days
Oak Details 75% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak75%
Production Details Hand-picked and sorted at the vineyard; alcoholic fermentation was described as straightforward and homogeneous, followed by an average 21-day vatting period. Malolactic fermentation took place one-third in vats and two-thirds in barrels and finished in November; first blends were assembled in December. The wine was matured for 18 months in wooden barrels, 75% new oak.
Tasting Notes Powerful yet silky tannins; black chocolate, rosemary and spice over a fresh core; long finish.
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2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Classification Grand Cru Classé
Region Pauillac
Soil Garonne gravel
Harvest Dates 18 September–5 October 2017
Oak Details 75% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak75%
Production Details Hand-picked and sorted at the vineyard; matured for 18 months in wooden barrels, 75% new oak.
Tasting Notes Deep garnet with purplish-blue hues; fresh, supple and rich attack; black and red fruit with spice; excellent-quality tannins.
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2016 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Classification Grand Cru Classé
Region Pauillac
Soil Garonne gravel
Maceration 20 days
Oak Details 75% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak75%
Production Details Hand-picked and sorted at the vineyard; average vatting lasted 20 days and running off occurred from 18 October to 2 November. Malolactic fermentation took place one-third in vats and two-thirds in barrels and was complete for all estate batches by the end of November, allowing blending to begin. The wine was matured for 18 months in wooden barrels, 75% new oak. Harvest ended on 12 October, but the sheet does not provide the starting date.
Tasting Notes Deep garnet; dark fruit including blackcurrant and Morello cherry with fresh mint; smooth attack, substantial palate, freshness and integrated tannins.
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2015 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Classification Grand Cru Classé
Region Pauillac
Soil Garonne gravel
Oak Details 75% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak75%
Production Details Hand-picked and sorted at the vineyard; alcoholic fermentation completed rapidly with low volatile acidity, followed by post-fermentation maceration. Malolactic fermentation took place one-third in vats and two-thirds in barrels and was complete for all château batches by the end of November. The wine was matured for 18 months in wooden barrels, 75% new oak.
Tasting Notes Brilliant deep colour with purple hues; cassis, dark fruit and empyreumatic ageing notes; direct attack, voluminous yet supple mid-palate, silky tannins and persistent finish.
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2014 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Classification Grand Cru Classé
Region Pauillac
Soil Garonne gravel
Harvest Dates 24 September–11 October 2014
Oak Details 75% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak75%
Production Details Hand-picked and sorted at the vineyard; matured for 18 months in wooden barrels, 75% new oak. Château Lynch-Bages represented 68% of the harvest. Picking was paused for three or four days after the initial phase to allow the old Cabernet parcels to ripen further; harvest comprised 12 picking days.
Tasting Notes Deep colour and aromatic nose; rich, unctuous palate with silky tannins; balanced power, freshness and elegance.
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $78.64Original CHF 65.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2025 / 750ml | ≈ $117.36Original CHF 97.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2024 / 3000ml | ≈ $482.73Original CHF 399.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2023 / 6000ml | ≈ $1,045.32Original CHF 864.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2022 / 9000ml | ≈ $2,212.83Original CHF 1,829.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Château Lynch-Bages, 33250 Pauillac, France
Phone
+33(0)5 56 73 24 00
Email
Owner
Cazes family