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Château Lynch Bages Pauillac Grand Cru Classé 1995
Vintage Character
Château Lynch Bages Pauillac Grand Cru Classé 1995 is a Pauillac fifth growth from a notably ripe Bordeaux year. The growing season was hot and dry, and particularly favourable weather from around 20 September into October allowed the harvest to proceed with well-ripened fruit. Unlike 1996, whose cool nights sharpened an already concentrated profile, 1995 is more directly associated with generosity and firm, ripe structure. In this Cabernet-led Pauillac, that seasonal character translates into a substantial fruit core beneath a persistent tannic frame. With age, the relationship between that fruit and the wine's savoury development becomes its central interest.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Dark fruit and blackcurrant are joined by tobacco, undergrowth and a peppery accent. The palate is dense and still has a dry, gripping outline, with savoury complexity extending the finish. Cedar and earthy notes can become more prominent as a mature bottle opens. Roast beef, herb-crusted lamb or a mushroom tart would provide suitable partners, giving the wine protein or savoury depth without a sugary sauce. Handle sediment gently and use the first pour to judge the bottle's vitality. Age alone does not tell you whether it needs a brief opening or a more generous decant.
Winery Background
The Cazes family's stewardship of Lynch-Bages dates to 1939. Daniel Llose joined the family business in 1976 and was the relevant technical figure for this vintage, well before later generations of cellar leadership. The estate's established Cabernet-led identity gives the warm-year fruit a recognisable Pauillac framework. The 1995 blend combines 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, followed by fifteen months in oak, 70% of it new. That maturation gives its substantial fruit and tannins room to develop a layered, savoury character with bottle age.
Château Lynch Bages Pauillac Grand Cru Classé 1995 is a Pauillac fifth growth from a notably ripe Bordeaux year. The growing season was hot and dry, and particularly favourable weather from around 20 September into October allowed the harvest to proceed with well-ripened fruit. Unlike 1996, whose cool nights sharpened an already concentrated profile, 1995 is more directly associated with generosity and firm, ripe structure. In this Cabernet-led Pauillac, that seasonal character translates into a substantial fruit core beneath a persistent tannic frame. With age, the relationship between that fruit and the wine's savoury development becomes its central interest.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Dark fruit and blackcurrant are joined by tobacco, undergrowth and a peppery accent. The palate is dense and still has a dry, gripping outline, with savoury complexity extending the finish. Cedar and earthy notes can become more prominent as a mature bottle opens. Roast beef, herb-crusted lamb or a mushroom tart would provide suitable partners, giving the wine protein or savoury depth without a sugary sauce. Handle sediment gently and use the first pour to judge the bottle's vitality. Age alone does not tell you whether it needs a brief opening or a more generous decant.
Winery Background
The Cazes family's stewardship of Lynch-Bages dates to 1939. Daniel Llose joined the family business in 1976 and was the relevant technical figure for this vintage, well before later generations of cellar leadership. The estate's established Cabernet-led identity gives the warm-year fruit a recognisable Pauillac framework. The 1995 blend combines 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, followed by fifteen months in oak, 70% of it new. That maturation gives its substantial fruit and tannins room to develop a layered, savoury character with bottle age.
Product details
Wine TypeRed
WineryChâteau Lynch-Bages
Grape VarietiesCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
WinemakerDaniel Llose
CountryFrance
Expert RatingRP 89, VN 91, WS 94
RegionBordeaux
SweetnessDry
Sub-regionPauillac
Alcohol Level12.5
Classification (Ranking)5th Growth
Format750ml
Prices
Wine Buff
Standard delivery within 3 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
HK$1,530
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