| Type | Red wine |
|---|---|
| Region | |
| Grapes | |
| Producer | |
| Allergens | Contains sulfites |
| Alcohol contenti | 13.5% |
Château Lynch-Moussas
2017One of the great Paulliac wines
90+
PARKER
93
SUCKLING
90
DECANTER
Spec sheet
The wine
One of the wonderful treasures from the Paulliac appellation using grapes from Cinquième Grand Cru Classé vineyards under the 1855 classification. Winemaking at the Château dates back to the sixteenth century and is currently carried out by the Castéja family, who also own Château Duhart-Milon, Pichon-Longueville Baron and Doisy-Védrines. They modernized the winery and château, replanting vines to create this classic Pauillac wine, deservedly recognized for its power and ageing potential.
What does this wine taste like?
Château Lynch-Moussas has a wonderful red, almost purple, colour and an expressive nose with notes of blackberries, blackcurrants, floral aromas, exotic woods, cedar and tobacco. It is fresh and fruity on the palate with elegant and deep tannins and a long and lingering finish.
Drinking and storing
Serve between 15ºC and 17ºC
Food pairing
Lamb stews / Beef sirloin steak / Mushrooms
Ratings and awards
| 2020 | 16 JR | 94-95 SK | 91 DC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 92-94 PK | 16++ JR | 94 SK | 92 DC |
| 2018 | 90 PK | 15.5+ JR | 93 SK | 91 DC |
| 2017 | 90+ PK | 93 SK | 90 DC | |
| 2016 | 92-94 PK | 16 JR | 93 SK | 97 DC |
| 2015 | 92-94 PK | 15.5 JR | 93 SK | 91 DC |
PK: ParkerJR: Jancis
robinsonSK: SucklingDC: Decanter
Wine critics reviewsReviews by Parker, Jancis Robinson, and Suckling
Customer reviews
Winemaking
Harvested by hand, the grapes ferment in temperature-controlled tanks before the wine is left to age for 18 months in oak barrels – 50% pre-used, 50% new ones.
| Ageing period | Between 14 and 18 months |
|---|---|
| Barrel age | New and sused |
| Type of wood | French oak |
Vineyards
The wine estate at Château Lynch-Moussas spreads over 62 hectares among the beautiful hills of Paulliac, with vines planted in gravel and pebble-strewn sandy-clay soils.
| Soil | Gravel surface / Calcareous-clay |
|---|---|
| Climate | Atlantic |
| Surface area | 62.00 hectares |
