Echo de Lynch Bages Pauillac

€75.00

Second wine of Chateau Lynch-Bages

Château Haut-Bages Averous is the name of a former Pauillac property, once purchased by André Cazes. This name has long designated the second wine of Château Lynch-Bages, the result of a determined selection for the first time during the harvest of 1976 and continued every year since then.

Developed as an echo of the First Wine and enjoying the same attentive care from the vine to the storehouse, “Echo de Lynch-Bages” fits seamlessly in the line of its older brother: like him he has the flavour, aroma and finish characteristic of the wines of Pauillac. It is similarly marked by its roundness and suppleness, thus requiring less storage time in the bottle. Just like the nymph whose name he now bears, he never talks first but combines charm, elegance and seductive power.

Representing 25 to 40% of the harvest depending on the vintages, “Echo” is chiefly made from the property’s youngest vines. Its final blend often differs from that of Lynch-Bages by a slightly higher proportion of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. It is characterised by its soft tannins, a light and smooth oakiness, a silky texture in the mouth and a nice complexity.

‘A blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Franc, the Deuxieme Vin of Lynch Bages has blackberry, wild hedgerow and a touch of tobacco on the nose. Good definition. The palate is medium-bodied with a ripe, succulent entry, powdery tannins with a fine blackberry, raspberry and cassis-tinged finish. Moderate length. Fine.’ 90-92 pts e-robertParker.com

Country: France

Vintage: 2019

Grapes: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Style: Big, bold, powerful

Alcohol Volume: 13.5%

Tasting Notes: Fragrant ripe plummy fruit combined with slight hints of spice and smooth wood make this a very appealing wine. Good body and easy style combine to give a warm palate. Good to drink young or over the next few years.

Food Pairing: Game, Beef, Lamb, Cheese