- BrandChateau Lynch Bages
- CountryFrance
- RegionBordeaux
- TypeWhite Wine
- Size750ml
- SKU 210000045370
Blanc de Lynch Bages Bordeaux 2022
Blanc de Lynch-Bages combines aromas of citrus and white peaches, with finely woody notes. On the palate, it combines freshness and vigor with a round and elegant seating that gives way to a final on a discreet mineral note.
The history of the Bages estate dates back to the very old hamlet of Bages which gathered generations of winegrowers. The land of Bages is mentioned since the 16th century on the burrows of Lafite. Formerly owned by the illustrious Lynch family, of Irish origin, the estate was bought in 1934 by Jean-Charles Cazes. His grandson, Jean-Michel, began his restructuring in 1974, endowing it with leading technical equipment, while retaining the old vat, a witness of the nineteenth century. It was under his leadership that Lynch-Bages gained the eminently generous and profound character we know today. Criticism is unanimous: this fifth vintage flirts with the best second-growth wines of the appellation. The philosophy of wine is here deployed in the service of the Cazes family’s vision of an “art of living wine”.
Critical Acclaim
95 James Suckling
A bright and vivid white with sliced lemon, grapefruit and mineral character. Medium to full body. Crisp acidity and a minerally finish. Lots of energy this year despite the hot and dry growing season. 67% sauvignon blanc, 22% semillon and 11% muscadelle. Drinking beautifully already.
94 Jeb Dunnuck
While the 2022 Château Lynch Bages Blanc had been bottled just prior to my visit, it wasn't showing any worse for wear and has a terrific perfume of honeyed lime, white flowers, citrus, and chalky minerality. Based on 67% Sauvignon, 22% Sémillon, and 11% Muscadelle, it stays fresh, vibrant, medium-bodied, and refreshing on the palate.
92 Vinous
The 2022 Blanc de Lynch-Bages is bright and nicely focused, with tons of Sauvignon Blanc aromas and flavors driving the blend. Citrus, white flowers, mint, chalk and tomato leaf are very nicely delineated. The 2022 has just been bottled, but its freshness is notable.