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Chateau Lynch-Bages2016

Chateau Lynch-BagesPauillac, France

Château Lynch-Bages is the powerful, Cabernet Sauvignon–led Grand Vin of this Pauillac Fifth Growth estate, sourced from…Learn More »

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/750ml

2016 Retail Average

97

/100

2016 Pro Rating

Chateau Lynch-Bages 2016 Vintage Overview

2016 OVERVIEW

Power and polish define 2016 Chateau Lynch-Bages, with dense layers of blackcurrant, plum and wild berry wrapped in graphite, cedar and dark spice. The palate is concentrated yet vibrant, driven by ripe, grainy tannins and lively acidity that carry a long, savory finish with hints of tobacco, earth and cocoa. This is a serious, classically styled Pauillac that ranks among the estate’s modern greats and will reward patience in the cellar.

Drinking Window
2025 2042
Pairings

Dry-aged ribeye with bordelaise sauce; roast lamb with garlic and rosemary; duck breast with blackcurrant jus

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Chateau Lynch-Bages · Knowledge Base

About Chateau Lynch-Bages

Château Lynch-Bages is the powerful, Cabernet Sauvignon–led Grand Vin of this Pauillac Fifth Growth estate, sourced from deep Garonne gravel terraces overlooking the Gironde and typically aged around 15–18 months in predominantly new French oak. Despite its “mere” Fifth Growth status, it is renowned for a bold, structured style marked by dense cassis, graphite, cedar and tobacco notes, and a proven ability to age gracefully for decades, earning it a reputation as a Pauillac benchmark and a so‑called “poor man’s Mouton.”