Château Lynch-Bages 2020
Château Lynch-Bages, located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, is a renowned winery with a rich heritage dating back to the 18th century. Classified as a Fifth Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux classification, it is celebrated for its exceptional red wines, primarily crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The estate is known for its commitment to quality, blending traditional winemaking techniques with modern innovations. Château Lynch-Bages emphasizes sustainable practices and meticulous vineyard management, producing wines characterized by depth, complexity, and aging potential. Visitors can explore the estate’s beautiful grounds and enjoy tastings that highlight its storied legacy.
While the heavy winter rainfall replenished the vineyard's water reserves, the mild spring weather encouraged vine development. Despite a few rainy days and a temperature drop at the end of April, the vineyard cycle was ahead of schedule by three weeks. Favorable climatic conditions in May promoted even flowering. The dry and sunny summer featured significant temperature variations, ensuring optimal grape ripening. Mid-August brought some stormy days that aided fruit maturation, and the subsequent hot, dry conditions allowed for the harvest of small, perfectly concentrated grapes.
Rating: William Kelley 95+point: “The vintage that inaugurated the estate's new state-of-the-art winery, the 2020 Lynch-Bages has turned out very nicely, offering up aromas of crème de cassis and blackberries mingled with notions of pencil shavings, spices and classy new oak. Medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, with good concentration, ripe, powdery tannins and a seamless, integrated profile for such a young Lynch-Bages, it shows considerable promise. The blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot incorporates more Merlot than usual, reflecting relative yields in the vintage more than any stylistic shift.” – Tasted on Apr 2023 by William Kelley
Appearance: Château Lynch-Bages 2020 exhibits a deep, intense ruby color, reflecting its rich concentration and vibrancy.
Nose: The nose is expressive and complex, featuring aromas of blackcurrant, plum, and cherry, intertwined with hints of cedar, spice, and subtle herbal notes. There are also delicate undertones of vanilla and toast from oak aging.
Palate: On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and well-structured, showcasing refined tannins and a lively acidity. Flavors of dark fruits, chocolate, and earthy notes emerge, leading to a long, elegant finish that highlights its depth and balance. This vintage is both powerful and harmonious, with great aging potential.
Brand: Château Lynch-Bages
Region: Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot
Size : 750 ml
拉興巴熱 Château Lynch-Bages 酒莊位於法國波爾多的保加利亞克（Pauillac）產區，擁有豐富的歷史，追溯至18世紀。酒莊在1855年波爾多分級中被評為五級酒莊，以其卓越的紅葡萄酒而聞名，主要由赤霞珠（Cabernet Sauvignon）、梅洛（Merlot）、品麗珠（Cabernet Franc）和小維爾多（Petit Verdot）釀成。酒莊致力於質量，將傳統釀酒技巧與現代創新相結合。拉興巴熱強調永續實踐和細緻的葡萄園管理，釀造出具有深度、複雜性和陳年潛力的葡萄酒。遊客可以探索酒莊美麗的園區，享受突出其悠久遺產的品酒體驗。
儘管冬季的豐沛降雨補充了葡萄園的水源，但溫和的春季天氣鼓勵了葡萄藤的發展。儘管在四月底有幾天降雨和氣溫下降，葡萄園的生長週期仍比預期提前了三週。五月的良好氣候條件促進了均勻開花。乾燥和陽光明媚的夏季氣溫變化顯著，確保了葡萄的最佳成熟。八月中旬的一些暴風雨日有助於果實成熟，隨後的炎熱乾燥條件使得小而濃縮的葡萄得以收穫。
評論：威廉凱利（William Kelley）95+分：「這個年份標誌著酒莊新建現代化酒廠的啟用，2020年的拉興巴熱表現非常出色，散發著黑醋栗奶油和黑莓的香氣，夾雜著鉛筆屑、香料和優雅的新橡木氣息。 60%赤霞珠、31%梅洛、4%品麗珠和5%小維爾多，梅洛的比例高於往常，反映出該年份的相對產量，而非風格上的轉變。年4月由威廉·凱利品嚐。
外觀：2020年的拉興巴熱展現出深邃、濃烈的紅寶石色，反映出其豐富的濃度和活力。
香氣：香氣表現豐富而複雜，具有黑醋栗、梅子和櫻桃的香氣，夾雜著雪松、香料和細膩的草本氣息。還有來自橡木陳釀的香草和烤麵包的細膩底蘊。
口感：在口感上，這款酒酒體飽滿、結構良好，展現出細膩的單寧和活潑的酸度。口味中出現黑色水果、巧克力和土壤氣息，餘韻悠長而優雅，突顯其深度和平衡。這一年份既強勁又和諧，具有極佳的陳年潛力。
酒莊品牌：拉興巴熱 Château Lynch-Bages
產區：保加利亞克，波爾多，法國
葡萄品種：赤霞珠、梅洛、品麗珠和小維爾多
容量：750毫升