2016 Chateau Lynch Bages 5eme Cru Classe, Pauillac 1x750ml

Vinous 97

The 2016 Lynch-Bages is primal but concentrated on the nose with blueberry and crushed violet scents. This is powerful, sensual and utterly glorious. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannins, assertive and structured yet retaining ample freshness. There is a subtle marine note that comes through on the finish. One of the most profound releases from the estate in recent years…maybe ever? Tasted at the Lynch-Bages vertical at the chateau. [Neal Martin, 18/07/2023]

Anticipated maturity: 2026-2060

Robert Parker 97+

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Lynch Bages comes charging out of the gate with pronounced cassis, chocolate-covered cherries, mulberries and menthol notions, backed up by scents of garrigue, tilled soil and a waft of tapenade. Medium to full-bodied, rich and fantastically concentrated, the generous fruit is superbly framed by firm, ripe, grainy tannins with tons of pepper, cinnamon and cloves layers coming through on the finish. Truly, a legendary Lynch Bages! [Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 30/11/2018]

Anticipated maturity: 2022-2058