Chateau Lynch Moussas 2019 75cl

The 2019 Château Lynch-Moussas is an elegant and powerful red wine from the Pauillac region (Bordeaux), classified as a 5th Grand Cru Classé, carefully crafted to offer beautiful aromatic complexity and excellent aging potential.

General information

Appellation: Pauillac AOC (Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée)
Classification: 5th Grand Cru Classé in 1855
Producer: Société Civile du Château Lynch-Moussas (Castéja family)
Format: 75 cl (standard bottle)
Origin: Bordeaux, France
Alcohol: Approximately 13 to 14% ABV.
Production: approximately 204,000 bottles in 2019

Grape varieties and vineyard

Blend: 73–75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25–27% Merlot
Vineyard area: 60 hectares
Average vine age: approximately 30 years
Terroir: Garonne gravels, typical gravelly soils of the Médoc

Vinification and aging

Fermentation and maceration for 15 to 20 days in temperature-controlled tanks, with temperatures kept below 26°C
Aging: 16 to 18 months in oak barrels, including 50 to 60% new oak, to refine the structure and aromas
Reasoned viticulture aimed at concentrating the aromas
Careful monitoring of the harvest, picking down to the heart of the seeds to ensure balance and freshness.

Description and characteristics of the wine

Color: Intense, deep garnet with purple highlights
Nose: Aromatic and complex, blending vibrant black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry), sweet spices, cocoa, woody nuances, and light smoky or camphor notes
Palate: Dense and balanced, combining the power of Cabernet Sauvignon with the roundness of Merlot; firm yet fine and ripe tannins, an airy texture, good freshness, and a long, lingering finish with nuances of coffee and spices
Profile: A structured, elegant wine with a beautiful, "muscular" tannic structure and great finesse

Tasting notes and aging

Guide Hachette rating: 1 star, very successful wine
Critical scores: 90-96/100 according to critics (James Suckling, La Revue du Vin de France, Vinous, Decanter...)
Aging potential: Best enjoyed between 2026 and 2032, or even beyond 2037 according to some critics
Recommended serving temperature: 17 to 18°C
Tips: Decant one hour before tasting to release aromas and soften the tannins

Food and wine pairings

Red meats (rib of beef, duck confit)
Dishes in sauce and wild mushrooms
Hard cheeses (Comté, other aged cheeses)
Typical dishes from Bordeaux cuisine to enhance the aromatic richness

The 2019 vintage celebrates the Castéja family's 100th anniversary at the helm of the estate, with a tribute cuvée featuring a specific engraved label and bottle.