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Wine Description
The Story
The power and elegance of a great Pauillac. Daring, innovative and known for often being the last to harvest, Jean-Charles Cazes defined the style of Lynch-Bages in the 1930's. The wine's distinctive character earns it its place amongst Pauillac's greatest. It combines structure, finesse and elegance. It is generous in its youth and develops more complex aromas with bottle age.
Outstandingly consistent quality
The estate’s reputation as ...
Wine Information
1990 Vintage
Blend:
73% Cabernet Sauvignon
15% Merlot
10% Cabernet Franc
2% Petit Verdot
The third in a trio of superlative Bordeaux vintages, and now widely regarded as one of the finest post-war vintages. July and August were the driest since 1928. Heavy rain at the end of August was just what was required and September was relatively cool but dry, resulting in perfect harvest conditions. What marks the 1990's out are their ripenes...