The 2005 vintage at Lynch-Bages is a triumph—classic Bordeaux in full form. This Fifth Growth often overdelivers, and in 2005 it feels more like a Third. Rich, brooding Cabernet Sauvignon dominates the blend, with firm tannins and deep cassis and graphite flavors.
With nearly two decades of age, it’s showing tertiary notes of leather and cedar, but still holds immense power. This is Lynch-Bages in its prime—serious, structured, and captivating. One for the cellar or a decanter.
Tasting Notes:
Blackcurrant, tobacco leaf, leather, pencil shavings, and cedarwood.
Food Pairing:
Steak au poivre, roast duck, venison stew, or hard aged cheeses.
Accolades:
95 pts Decanter; 94 pts Wine Advocate; highly sought after vintage.
Vineyard & Terroir:
Deep gravel soils in Pauillac, just outside the town of Bages. Manual harvesting, strict selection, and aging in French oak.
Why We Like It:
This is Left Bank Bordeaux at its best—firm, age-worthy, and regal. A wine with history in every glass.
Find Out More:
Producer: https://www.lynchbages.com
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