Echo de Lynch-Bages 2020

A Fine and Delicate Second Wine from Pauillac

The estate

Located at the gates of Pauillac, the Château Lynch Bages is an estate that has marked the history of the Médoc. While the Bages terroir has been known since the 16th century, it gained fame in the 18th century. Under the leadership of the son of an Irish citizen named Thomas Lynch, the Bages cru was recognized at the Paris Universal Exhibition. Entering the fold of the J-M Cazes family on the eve of the Second World War, Château Lynch-Bages is one of the most beautiful references of the Pauillac appellation.

The wine

Écho de Lynch-Bages is the Second Wine of the prestigious Grand Cru Classé of Pauillac, Château Lynch-Bages.

The vineyard

On the Garonne gravels of Pauillac, the 109 hectares of the Château Lynch-Bages vineyard are under the direction of Nicolas Labenne. The parceling of the vineyard is refined thanks to the use of satellite technologies, preserving the viticultural genetic heritage of the estate. The homogeneous geology of the terroir allows a good water supply to the vine on a territory where the climate is moderate.

The vintage

If the winter is marked by heavy rainfall, the mildness of spring favors the early development of the vine. By the end of April, despite some rainy episodes and a drop in temperatures, the cycle is 3 weeks ahead. The good conditions of May favor a homogeneous flowering.

The summer, dry, sunny and with beautiful thermal amplitudes, ensures optimal maturation of the grapes. In mid-August, stormy episodes are beneficial for the maturity of the vineyard. The hot and dry conditions allow the harvest of small berries with optimal concentration.

Vinification and aging

Écho de Lynch-Bages 2020 is the first vintage vinified within new infrastructures. Manual harvest with sorting in the vineyard. Malolactic fermentations are carried out for two thirds in vats and one third in barrels. The aging lasts 12 months in barrels of one wine.

Blend

Cabernet sauvignon (60%) and merlot (40%).

Characteristics and tasting advice for Écho de Lynch-Bages 2020

Tasting

Color
Bright, the color is adorned with subtle garnet violet reflections.

Nose
Expressive, the nose reveals gourmet aromas.

Palate
The palate seduces with its fruity aromas (redcurrant and raspberry), its roundness, its elegance as well as its tannins of great finesse.