Blanc de Lynch Bages 2023 750ml
A vibrant and precise white Bordeaux with remarkable freshness and clarity. The 2023 combines Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Muscadelle, offering bright citrus, exotic fruit and floral aromas. Six months of lees ageing in French oak adds texture and subtle richness, while lively acidity and mineral freshness carry through to a long, elegant finish.
James Suckling | JS 94
Published: Apr 16, 2024
A pretty white with lots of depth and length. Medium-bodied with a creamy texture and notes of lemon rind, sliced mangoes and peaches. Velvety phenolics give form and balance. A blend of 81% sauvignon blanc, 11% semillon and 8% muscadelle. drink or hold.
Decanter | D 92
Published: Apr 8, 2024
Drink: 2024-2035
Green apple, crisp and fresh on the nose with some lemon citrus bitterness. Mellow and round, this has a nice weight on the palate, the acidity is masked by the ripeness of the fruit only lingering in the soft bitter orange on the back palate. Lemon, peach, some vanilla edges and a touch of yoghurt but overall clean and direct with lots of length. Calm, round and easy to drink. This has the highest percentage of Sauvignon Blanc in the blend. Bottled during the first week in April 2024 but won't be released until September. 3.12pH.
The Wine Advocate | RP 89-91
Published: Apr 26, 2024
Drink: 2025-2035
Already bottled, the 2023 Blanc de Lynch-Bages possesses a lemony bouquet of citron oil, lemongrass, spring flowers and a lactic touch, which can be attributed to its recent bottling. Juicy and fresh, it is moderately weighted with a phenolic texture and a long, mouthwatering finish with a somewhat musky-inflected aftertaste due to the presence of Muscadelle. This is a blend of 81% Sauvignon Blanc, 11% Sémillon and 8% Muscadelle. It has a pH of 3.12 and was matured for six months on the lees with 50% new oak.
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Born in 1990, "Blanc de Lynch-Bages" is the fruit of joining the three white varietals of the Bordeaux appellation, planted on some eight parcels of the historical Lynch-Bages terroir.
Since 2006, a comprehensive selection project in the vineyards has made it possible to strengthen its vitality and promote its fruity and floral notes. The intra-parcel selection at harvest time and the prevention of the oxidation of the berries before pressing contribute to safeguarding the flavours and to the harmonious aging of the wines.
Adding to with the fresh fruit flavours of Sauvignon Blanc, including cassis buds, grapefruit and exotic fruit, flavours of dried or candied fruit and white flowers of Sémillon and Muscadelle mingle. The fermentation and aging in barrels, used precisely, give the wine fine woody and vanilla notes, which contribute to their aromatic complexity.
In its youth, Blanc de Lynch-Bages is lively and explosive. Sauvignon Blanc, as it comes into full expression, gradually gives way to aromas of dried apricots, candied fruit and nuts, more specific to Sémillon. Throughout its life it maintains an exhilarating freshness and a long finish, typical of the great white wines of Bordeaux.
Technical Specs
Alcohol: 13.2%
Closure: Natural Cork
Harvest: 31 August–6 September 2023
Oak: 6 months in French oak barrels on lees, 50% new oak
Varietals: 81% Sauvignon Blanc, 11% Sémillon, 8% Muscadelle
Skin Contact: Gentle pressing; hand-picked and sorted grapes
Winemaker: Nicolas Labenne
Region: Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
Serving Temperature: 10–12°C
Decanting: Not required; allow 15–20 minutes in the glass
Food Pairing: Oysters, shellfish, scallops, grilled fish, lobster, sushi and goat cheese