Chateau Lynch Bages 2023

- 19+/20 Punkte Weinwisser, Best of Bordeaux 2023 (Ausgabe 04/2026): „Der Lynch Bages 2023 besitzt seine typische, dunkelfruchtige, satte Intensität mit ätherischer Tiefe und schwarzbeerigen Aromen mit enorm viel Fleisch. Auch im Mund hält er seine hohe Intensität mit dicht gestaffelten Gerbstoffen aufrecht und zeigt viel Kern und Kraft. Alles ist hier sehr kompakt verbaut und muss sich noch ein wenig entspannen. Derzeit wirkt er leicht stumpf und unnahbar. 2028-2058“- 98 Punkte JAMES SUCKLING: "The nose of this Paulliac shows mint, asphalt, black currants and orange peel, following through to a full body with a compressed palate and a fine tannin backbone that gives this classic tension. Flavors of dried fruit, walnuts, plums, currants and tar. Classic Lynch character. A blend of 71% cabernet sauvignon, 24% merlot, 3% cabernet franc and 2% petit verdot. Best in four to five years. Drink after 2029.“

- 96+ Punkte JEB DUNNUCK (03/2026): “ Deep purple-hued, the 2023 Château Lynch-Bages reminds me slightly of the 2019 with its elegance as well as its classic Pauillac aromatics of ripe, smoky red and black currants, freshly sharpened pencil, graphite, and stony minerality. Based on 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot and aged 18 months in French oak barrels (75% new), it's medium to full-bodied and has a concentrated, layered, rich mouthfeel, beautiful, building tannins, and outstanding length. It's a classy, impressive 2023 that warrants 5-7 years of bottle age and will see its 30th birthday in fine form. Drink 2030-2055.“

- 96 Punkte DECANTER, Georgina Hindle: "Weighty and ripe, but high toned and sharp, a real push pull of tannins, concentrated fruit and acidity. Feels very complete, not necessarily all in harmony right now, this is quite intense, but there’s a statuesque element which is impressive. Both rich and cool with liquorice, graphite, plum, cherry and cranberry. Layers of freshness and a real sense of classicism makes you want to go back for more. More lean and streamlined than 2022, this is focussed and there is bite and edge to the tannins that will settle, but this is very good. 65% grand vin, 25% second wine, 10% third wine. 6% press wine. 2% Petit Verdot completes the blend. 2033-2046.“

- 95-97 Punkte JEB DUNNUCK: "The flagship 2023 Château Lynch-Bages is based on 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Petit Verdot, resting in 75% new French oak. One of the biggest, richest wines in the vintage, it’s deep purple-hued and offers up some classic Lynch richness in its smoky black fruits, smoked earth, graphite, and tobacco-driven aromatics. These carry to a full-bodied Pauillac with ample mid-palate depth, ripe, building tannins, and a great finish. While it's clearly in the lively, fresher style of the vintage, it's a serious, structured, incredibly impressive Pauillac with tons to love. It's not far off the style of the 2019."

- 17,5+ Punkte JANCIS ROBINSON, Andy Howard: "71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot.
As expected, a great example of Pauillac from Lynch-Bages. Marries the weight and ripeness of the vintage with concentration on the palate, yet has precision and elegance to finish. Dark-berry/currant fruit, spice notes, subtle (but evident) oak, mineral notes at the finish. Delicious already but try to keep for another three-plus years. Great stuff! 2027-2042.“

- 95 Punkte WINE CELLAR INSIDER, Jeff Leve (09/2025): „Blackberries, black cherries, licorice, mint, flowers, camphor, and cigar wrappers produce an attention-seeking perfume. On the palate, the wine is racy, fruity, intense, long, and deep. There is a strong beginning, middle, and end, with a finish that lasts. This is a true Pauillac. The wine blends 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot. 13.7% ABV. 3.75 pH. The harvest took place September 13 - October 4. Drink from 2028-2060.“

- 95 Punkte FALSTAFF, Peter Moser: "Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Ein Hauch von Minze, dunkle Kirschen, etwas Cassis, einladendes, sehr typisches Bukett. Saftig, komplex, reife dunkle Waldbeeren, präsente, reife Tannine, feine Extraktsüße, etwas Nugat, komplexer Stil, zeigt Länge und Potenzial.“

- 18,5 Punkte WEINWISSER: "71 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 24 % Merlot, 3 % Cabernet Franc, 2 % Petit Verdot, 13.7 Vol.-%, pH 3.75, 45 hl/ha. Dicht verwobenes Bouquet, schwarzbeerige Konturen, dunkles Edelholz, Schokopastillen. Im zweiten Ansatz zartes Veilchenparfüm, dunkle Mineralik und Heidelbeergelee. Am komprimierten Gaumen mit seidiger Textur, engmaschigem Tanninkorsett, balancierter Rasse und muskulösem Körper. Im konzentrierten langanhaltenden Finale Wildkirsche, tiefschürfendes Graphit und mehlige verlangende Adstringenz. Ein Pauillac mit gewaltigem Lagerpotenzial, der dieses Jahr mit Präzision punktet. Dazu passt das Zitat "Die Natur handelt, der Mensch schafft" von Immanuel Kant perfekt. 2032-2060.“