Lynch Bages Pauillac 5eme Cru 2010

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Lynch Bages
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 5eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2010
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (79%), Merlot (18%), Cabernet Franc (2%), Petit Verdot (1%)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker / Wine Advocate: 95–97 / 97 (high praise for power and aging potential). James Suckling: 98 (noted precision and ultra-fine tannins). Neal Martin / Vinous: ~93 (structured, poised). Wine Spectator / other publications: mid-90s range, wide acclaim for the 2010 vintage

Tasting Note
Deep blackberry and cassis core with graphite, pencil shavings, tobacco and cedar. Very concentrated, firm powdery tannins, fresh acidity and a long, powerful finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, venison, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Chinese red-braised beef, Korean BBQ (galbi), Japanese wagyu or char siu.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, fermentation in stainless steel vats with malolactic fermentation; aged ~15 months in French oak (≈70% new).

Vineyard Info
Château Lynch-Bages (Famille J-M Cazes) — 90 ha on Garonne gravel. Established estate producing classic, ageworthy Pauillac wines since the 18th century.