Chateau Lynch Bages 2018 Demi 0,375 l

- 96 Punkte Robert Parkers WINE ADVOCATE, Lisa Perrotti-Brown: "Composed of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot, the 2018 Lynch-Bages was aged in 75% new barriques. Deep garnet-purple in color, it soars out of the glass with a magnificently expressive nose of blueberry compote, black cherry preserves and blackcurrant pastilles, plus suggestions of dark chocolate, licorice, tar and violets with a waft of hoisin. The medium to full-bodied palate is just as impactful as the nose, coating the mouth with juicy black berry and spicy layers, supported by firm, grainy tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long with a refreshing earthiness coming through at the end."

- 96 Punkte WINE ENTHUSIAST, Roger Voss: "The Lynch-Bages style is unmistakeable in this wine's richness and the density of its structure and tannins. In addition it conveys a great sense of style, restrained power and opulence. Drink this wine from 2027."

- 97 Punkte WINESPECTATOR, James Molesworth: "Vibrant, with a violet and cassis lead-in that then expands to include steeped black cherry and plum fruit as well as extra savory, iron and licorice root notes. Nice latent grip too, with a mouthwatering tug of earth at the very end. The fruit is so vibrant, it's a tease now, but there's structure here for the long haul, so be patient. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Best from 2025 through 2040."

- 96 Punkte VINOUS, Antonio Galloni: "An utterly fabulous wine, the 2018 Lynch-Bages captures all of the richness and generosity that make the year so appealing, and yet doesn’t stray too far from its classic feel. Rose petal, lavender, spice, sweet red berry fruit and mint are all beautifully lifted in the glass. Racy and silky to the core, the 2018 is a real head-turner from the very first taste. All the elements fall into place effortlessly. Readers will have a very hard time keeping their hands off this jewel of a wine."

- 96 Punkte FALSTAFF, Peter Moser: "Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Attraktive Cassisfrucht, zart nach Minze und Lakritze, angenehme Edelholznuancen, feines Nougat, sehr verführerisches Bukett. Saftig, engmaschig, frische Kirschen, reife, tragende Tannine, gute Frische, Brombeerkonfit im Abgang, braucht noch etwas Entwicklungszeit. (2025–2050)"

- 96 Punkte DECANTER, Jane Anson: "Deep, rich black fruits on the nose followed by a powerful punch of spice alongside a ferocious tannic structure that will benefit from the extra polishing of bottle ageing. Combines tannic heft with cassis, bitter chocolate shavings, sage, cardamom and smoke. This is impressive, with a solidly confident, classic Pauillac character and a great example of the confidence of Lynch-Bages right now. A yield of 38hl/ha. Drinking Window 2028 – 2048"

- 17+ Punkte JANCIS ROBINSON, Julia Harding: "72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot. 16–18 months in 75% new oak.
Black as the ace of spades, deep crimson rim. Scented with refined black fruits with notes of lead pencil and cedar. Dry, dry, fine tannins. Highly structured and powerful but miraculously in balance. Chewy and fresh enough. Has a really long and promising future."

- 19 Punkte Rene Gabriels BORDEAUX TOTAL, Andre Kunz: "Kunz Fassprobe 19: (72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot, 14.1% vol. Alkohol) Konzentriertes, samtenes, elegantes Bouquet, schwarze Beeren, Pflaumen, Korinthen, Lakritze. Dichter, vielschichtiger, samtener Gaumen mit vielfältiger, dunkler Aromatik, cremiger, muskulöser Struktur, viel feinem Tannin, dunkler Frucht, sehr langer, kraftvoller, aromatischer Abgang."

- 98+ Punkte JEB DUNNUCK: "One of the finest vintages I've ever tasted from this address, the 2018 Château Lynch-Bages has everything you look for in a great wine: incredible aromatics, richness without weight, perfect balance, and a purity of fruit that's just about off the charts. Dense purple, it reveals a glorious perfume of blackcurrants and blackberry fruits, a deep, unctuous mouthfeel, building tannins, and a complex array of cedar pencil, tobacco, wood smoke, and chocolate. A true blockbuster in every sense, with masses of fruit and tannins as well as moderate acidity, it will probably merit a triple-digit score in a decade and is a 50+-year wine from this team."

- 97 Punkte JAMES SUCKLING: "Aromas of blackberries, cloves, licorice, dried leaves, graphite and black olives. It’s full-bodied with firm, tight tannins. Structured and tannic with beautiful austerity and a long, mineral and layered finish. The tannins grow on the palate. Try from 2026."