Pauillac AOC - Château Lynch-Moussas - 5th Growth Classified - 2021

Pairing: Perfect to accompany grilled red meats and a cheese platter. Bordelaise-style ribeye steak, marinated wild boar stew, veal paupiettes in a casserole, saddle of lamb with braised artichokes, chocolate cake...

Taste: A long palate offering fruity richness and marked power, immediately pleasing for its juicy character, which unfolds, fragrant, pleasant, then grows in the finish with flavor and fine tannins.

Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon (72%), Merlot (28%).

The estate and vineyard:

During the 18th century, Château Lynch-Moussas became associated with the renowned Lynch family of Irish origin. Classified as a fifth Growth in the Pauillac appellation in 1855, the estate of Château Lynch-Moussas spans across 62 hectares, encompassing the terroirs of Pauillac and Haut-Médoc. Consisting of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot, this vineyard has benefited from a century of meticulous care, enabling it to compete with the finest wines of Pauillac. The vines, planted on gravelly günzian slopes characterized by pebbles and gravel cemented by clayey sands, are meticulously tended to reveal the full subtlety of their terroir. From soil management to vinification, including aging and bottling, the teams at Château Lynch Moussas employ their expertise and passion while respecting the terroir and the environment.

Vinification takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats for a period of three to four weeks, while aging occurs in barrels (of which 55 to 60% are new) for a duration of 14 to 24 months.