2011 Lynch Bages
By Chateau Lynch Bages
2011 Lynch Bages from Chateau Lynch Bages, Pauillac, Bordeaux
The 2011 Lynch Bages from Chateau Lynch Bages emerges as a beacon of resilience and quality in an otherwise challenging vintage for Bordeaux's left bank. This was a year that tested the mettle of Pauillac's vintners, presenting climatic rollercoaster rides with an early and uneven flowering period followed by a notably dry summer.
The Testament of Terroir
Integral to the success of such a year, the deep gravel beds of Chateau Lynch Bages' vineyards facilitated adequate water supply to the vines, allowing the Cabernet Sauvignon-led blend within the 2011 Lynch Bages to express a richness and complexity often not found in this vintage. As an accommodations to the capricious weather patterns of 2011, meticulous vineyard management was essential. The singular narrative of this harvest revolves around the winemaker’s deft adjustments, ensuring that the distinctive Pauillac vigour meets a harmonious softness on the palate.
Investment-Worthy Elegance
In your glass, this Pauillac gem parades a medley of ripe blackcurrants and cassis intertwined with hints of cedar and tobacco. These vibrant flavours unfold amidst well-integrated tannins—a testimony not only to sound winemaking ventures but also to astute cellar stewardship. A simmering undertone of graphite confers upon the 2011 vintage a sense of place and pedigree, landing it securely as one of the investment-worthy triumphs of a challenging season.
While younger expressions from bountiful years are often more approachable early on, it's testament to Chateau Lynch Bages' stewardship that their 2011 vintage commands attention for its ageing potential, pledging development and complexity over time. Advisors versed in fine wine investment will note with appreciation this particular vintage's capacity for steady maturation in collectors' portfolios.
The tenacious spirit and tailored craftsmanship lend the 2011 Lynch Bages from Chateau Lynch Bages pride of place among cellars seeking longevity intertwined with true Pauillac character—a snapshot in time worth securing for future savouring.
Market price (USD)
$1,130.00
12x75cl
Highest score
93
POP score
70.77
Scores and tasting notes
A dense, chewy wine for the vintage, with plum, currant and blackberry character. Full body, polished tannic texture and a bright finish. Very pretty indeed. This needs time to soften. Try in 2019.
James Suckling - jamessuckling.com, February 19th 2014
The 2011 Lynch Bages is a blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot raised in 75% new oak. It has an elegant, understated bouquet compared to its peers, with pure blackberry and cedar aromas, linear and focused. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, a gentle but firm grip, with a harmonious crisp quintessential Pauillac finish with graphite lingering on the aftertaste. This is a stylish Lynch Bages, one born to be drunk and enjoyed. Tasted April 2012.
Neal Martin - Wine Journal May 2012
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 Parker Jr - The Wine Advocate, 29 April 2014
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 Parker Jr - Wine Advocate #212 Apr 2014