Château Lynch-Bages, Echo de Lynch-Bages, Pauillac, Bordeaux, 2019

Overview of the Wine
Overlooking the Gironde estuary at the entrance to Pauillac, the vines of Lynch-Bages are located on the Bages plateau, 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.

The grapes are all hand picked and then carefully sorted before crushing. A very strict selection is made prior to blending and the wine is traditionally aged in oak barrels before bottling.

Winemaker
Famille J-M Cazes

Grape / Blend
53% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Cabernet Franc

Origin
Paulillac, Bordeaux, France

Winemaker's Tasting Notes
Echo de Lynch-Bages 2019 displays a deep, brilliant robe. On the nose, the fruit is expressive with glimpses of a lovely freshness. With characteristic finesse and generous palate, its tannic structure is delicately enhanced by intense notes of fresh red fruits such as redcurrants or raspberries.

93 Points - Wine Enthusiast
The second wine of Lynch-Bages shows all the power of this estate. The difference lies in the tannins and the ripe flavors of the wine. It has power without the tannins that demand long-term aging. Drink from 2025. Roger Voss

93 Points - Wine Independent
The 2019 Echo de Lynch-Bages is composed of 53% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 1% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple in color, it comes barreling out of the glass with bold notions of warm cassis, baked blueberries, and fragrant soil, followed by hints of cedar and clove oil. The medium-bodied palate is taut with muscular black fruits, framed by ripe, grainy tannins, finishing long and fragrant.

93 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
The 2019 Echo de Lynch-Bages is the second wine of Château Lynch-Bages and it's beautifully done, with a more floral, perfumed, pretty style compared to the Grand Vin, yet it still brings plenty of structure. Red and black currants, sappy flowers, tobacco leaf, and gravelly earth all define the bouquet, and it's medium-bodied, has integrated acidity, gorgeous tannins, and a great finish. It's beautifully balanced and already accessible, yet will nevertheless benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age.

91 Points - Falstaff
Dark ruby ​​garnet, opaque core, violet reflections, delicate lightening at the rim. Heart cherries, delicate plum fruit, a hint of orange, a subtle bouquet. Firm, racy structure, somewhat demanding tannins, mineral, lemony on the finish, slightly vegetal, somewhat austere and demanding on the finish, exhibits a delicate astringency. Should be allowed to age for a few more years.

Product size: 750ml