2011 Chateau Lynch Bages 5eme Cru Classe, Pauillac 1x750ml

Vinous 92

The 2011 Lynch-Bages has a well-defined nose with tightly-wound black fruit laced with mint and graphite. This certainly needs time in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with supple, fleshy tannins. It’s open and generous with black cherries, wild strawberries and touches of orange rind. There’s good substance, and it’s fleshy on the finish. The 2011 is quite a delicious Lynch Bages. Tasted at the Lynch Bages vertical at the chateau. [Neal Martin, 18/07/2023]

Anticipated maturity: 2021-2025

Robert Parker 90

The medium-bodied 2011 Lynch Bages possesses a saturated ruby/purple color as well as beautiful creme de cassis notes, a generous, concentrated, well-made, medium to full-bodied style and supple tannins. A successful effort in 2011, it should be drinkable in 3-4 years and last for 15+. It is a sleeper of the vintage. [Robert M. Parker, Jr., 30/04/2014]

Anticipated maturity: 2017-2032