{"product_id":"chateau-de-lynch-bages-pauillac-ac-5gcc-2020","title":"Château de Lynch-Bages Pauillac AC 5GCC 2020","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"455\" class=\"\"\u003e Château Lynch-Bages Pauillac AC 5GCC 2020 – A new milestone in a great tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"805\" class=\"\"\u003e The 2020 vintage marks the beginning of a new chapter for Château Lynch-Bages. This is the first wine produced entirely in the château's brand-new cellar. The result is a powerful and refined Pauillac that perfectly combines the ripeness of the warm year with freshness, structure, and exceptional balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"852\" class=\"\"\u003e Vineyards and region: Pauillac, Bordeaux\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"1221\" class=\"\"\u003eChâteau Lynch-Bages is situated on the gravelly soils of Pauillac, in the Haut-Médoc. The vineyards benefit from optimal drainage and sunshine, allowing the grapes to develop deep concentration and aromatic complexity. The 2020 harvest saw early and regular flowering, followed by a dry and sunny summer, resulting in a healthy and perfectly ripe harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1290\" class=\"\"\u003e Vinification and blend: Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot dominated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1584\" class=\"\"\u003e The harvest took place between September 14 and 29, 2020. After careful selection, vinification took place in the new cellar, with malolactic fermentation partly in barrel and partly in barrique. The wine then matured \u003cstrong data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003efor 18 months in French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003e75% of which were new\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1621\" class=\"\"\u003e The final blend consists of: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1648\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1648\" class=\"\"\u003e 60% Cabernet Sauvignon \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1663\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1663\" class=\"\"\u003e 31% Merlot \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1685\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1685\" class=\"\"\u003e 4% Cabernet Franc \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1705\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1705\" class=\"\"\u003e 5% Petit Verdot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1757\" class=\"\"\u003e Tasting notes: intense, structured and long\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"2126\" class=\"\"\u003eLynch-Bages 2020 is an intense ruby ​​red in color. The wine displays beautiful fruit ripeness, combined with vibrant freshness and good acidity. On the palate, it reveals a concentration carried by silky yet powerful tannins. The structure and length are impressive, with a refined balance that guarantees excellent aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2171\" class=\"\"\u003e Serving suggestion: patience is rewarded\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2354\" class=\"\"\u003e This wine pairs perfectly with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2263\"\u003eaged red meat, game, or truffle dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e . Serve at \u003cstrong data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2289\"\u003e16–18°C\u003c\/strong\u003e and allow the wine to fully develop in a carafe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2476\" class=\"\"\u003e A historic vintage with a modern twist. \u003cem data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2474\"\u003eChâteau Lynch-Bages 2020 is grand, multi-layered, and ready for the future.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Perfecte Wijn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42783949389903,"sku":"BAGE01020","price":143.55,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/chateau-de-lynch-bages-pauillac-ac-5gcc-2020_BAGE01020.webp?v=1771590740","url":"https:\/\/perfectewijn.be\/en\/products\/chateau-de-lynch-bages-pauillac-ac-5gcc-2020","provider":"Perfecte Wijn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}