Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2024 / 750ml | ≈ $37.24Original CHF 30.60 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.6%
pH 3.62
Grape Varieties 55% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc
Region Pauillac
Soil Garonne gravel
Harvest Dates 13 September–4 October 2023
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Grapes were hand-picked and sorted in the vineyard and at the sorting table. Ageing lasted 14 months in French-oak barrels, using new and one-year-old barrels. The sheet reports acidity of 3.8 g/L expressed as H2SO4 equivalent and TPI 78; its 47 hL/ha yield is explicitly an appellation average, not this wine's vineyard yield.
Tasting Notes Brilliant ruby colour; bright red fruit; fresh, round and opulent, with smooth tannins, balanced acidity and harmonious oak integration.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.69
Grape Varieties 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc
Region Pauillac
Soil Garonne gravel
Harvest Dates 2–24 September 2022
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Grapes were hand-picked and sorted in the vineyard and at the sorting table. Ageing lasted 14 months in French-oak barrels, using new and one-year-old barrels. The sheet reports acidity of 3.9 g/L expressed as H2SO4 equivalent and TPI 91; its 34 hL/ha yield is explicitly an appellation average, not this wine's vineyard yield.
Tasting Notes Purple-garnet hue; fresh redcurrant and raspberry aromas; round tannic structure balancing elegance and freshness.
Sources: www.lynchbages.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.1%
pH 3.7
Grape Varieties 56% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Pauillac
Soil Garonne gravel
Production Details Grapes were hand-picked and sorted in the vineyard and at the sorting table. The wine aged for 12 months in one-year-old barrels. The sheet reports acidity of 3.80 g/L expressed as H2SO4 equivalent and TPI 79; its 35 hL/ha yield is explicitly an appellation average, not this wine's vineyard yield.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.03%
pH 3.78
Grape Varieties 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot
Classification Second wine of Château Lynch-Bages
Region Pauillac
Soil Garonne gravel
Harvest Dates Estate harvesting began 14 September and ended 29 September 2020
Production Details Grapes were hand-picked and sorted in the vineyard. The wine aged for 12 months in one-year-old barrels. Malolactic fermentation was conducted two-thirds in vats and one-third in barrels. The sheet reports acidity of 3.9 g/L expressed as H2SO4 equivalent and TPI 80.
Tasting Notes Vibrant ruby-purple colour; pure fresh-redcurrant and raspberry aromas; rounded tannins with a fresh, elegant finish.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.8
Grape Varieties 53% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Cabernet Franc
Classification Second wine of Château Lynch-Bages
Region Pauillac
Soil Garonne gravel
Harvest Dates Estate harvesting began 23 September and ended 9 October 2019
Production Details Grapes were hand-picked and sorted in the vineyard. The wine aged for 12 months in one-year-old barrels. Malolactic fermentation was conducted one-third in vats and two-thirds in barrels, with the first blends made in December. The sheet reports acidity of 3.5 g/L expressed as H2SO4 equivalent and ITP 78.
Tasting Notes Deep brilliant colour; expressive, fresh fruit; generous palate and fine tannic structure, with intense redcurrant and raspberry notes.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc
Classification Second wine of Château Lynch-Bages
Region Pauillac
Soil Garonne gravel
Harvest Dates Estate harvesting began 19 September and continued through 9 October 2018
Production Details Grapes were hand-picked and sorted in the vineyard. The wine aged for 12 months in one-year-old barrels. Alcoholic fermentation was described as straightforward and homogeneous; average vatting time was 21 days. Malolactic fermentation was conducted one-third in vats and two-thirds in barrels, completed in November, and the first blends were made in December.
Tasting Notes Powerful tannins; black-fruit and black-pepper aromas; concentrated fruit and aromatic complexity.
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2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc
Classification Second wine of Château Lynch-Bages
Region Pauillac
Soil Garonne gravel
Harvest Dates 18 September–5 October 2017
Production Details Grapes were hand-picked and sorted in the vineyard. The wine aged for 12 months in one-year-old barrels.
Tasting Notes Brilliant purplish-blue garnet colour; savoury nose; rich, elegant palate with redcurrant and raspberry, fine tannins, refreshing acidity and a long finish.
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2016 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot
Classification Second wine of Château Lynch-Bages
Region Pauillac
Soil Garonne gravel
Harvest Dates Harvest ended 12 October 2016
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Grapes were hand-picked and sorted in the vineyard. The wine aged for 12 months in French-oak barrels used for one previous vintage. Running off followed an average vatting period of 20 days. Malolactic fermentation was conducted one-third in vats and two-thirds in barrels and was complete by the end of November.
Tasting Notes Supple yet powerful; fresh-fruit aromas with oak and spice; balanced palate with round, mouth-coating tannins.
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2015 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot
Classification Second wine of Château Lynch-Bages
Region Pauillac
Soil Garonne gravel
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Grapes were hand-picked and sorted in the vineyard. The wine aged for 12 months in French-oak barrels used for one previous vintage. Post-fermentation maceration followed alcoholic fermentation. Malolactic fermentation was conducted one-third in vats and two-thirds in barrels and was complete by the end of November.
Tasting Notes Bright vivid colour; dark berries and pepper; refreshing attack and slightly coarse tannin expected to become harmonious after ageing.
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2014 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot
Classification Second wine of Château Lynch-Bages
Region Pauillac
Soil Garonne gravel
Harvest Dates Estate harvesting began 24 September and finished 11 October 2014
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Grapes were hand-picked and sorted in the vineyard. The wine aged for 12 months in French-oak barrels used for one previous vintage. Echo represented 27% of the estate's harvest.
Tasting Notes Vivid colour; firm yet subtle tannic structure; red-fruit aromas; supple and powerful.
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2025 / 750ml | ≈ $39.43Original CHF 32.40 | gerstl.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2020 / — | ≈ $636.52Original CHF 523.00 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2021 / — | ≈ $556.19Original CHF 457.00 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $59.51Original CHF 48.90 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $42.35Original CHF 34.80 | fr.millesima.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