The 2018 Château Lynch-Bages is a monumental Pauillac that earned 98+ points from Jeb Dunnuck, 97 points from James Suckling and Wine Spectator, and 96 points from Wine Advocate, marking it as one of the estate’s finest modern vintages. Deep garnet-purple in color, it opens with a complex bouquet of blueberry compote, black cherry, cassis, dark chocolate, licorice, violets, tar, and a hint of hoisin. The palate is powerful yet impeccably balanced, with layers of juicy black fruit, cedar, tobacco, smoked earth, and pencil shavings framed by firm, grainy tannins and vibrant freshness. Long, earthy, and mineral-driven on the finish, it combines power, finesse, and remarkable structure, built to evolve gracefully for decades.
