93 -94 points,

James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, April 2012

This is quite wonderful with a beautiful balance of ultra-fine tannins and pretty fruits from currant to blueberries. Full-bodied. Delicious to taste. Deft winemaking here for the vintage.

John Sweeney, JJ Buckley, April 2012

72% cabernet sauvignon, 23% merlot, 3% cabernet franc, and 2% petit verdot. 100 hectare estate on gravelly soils. Aged in 79% new French oak. Opaque at the core with a deep purple rim. Incredibly primary and closed in its current state, with a very shy nose of red cherry, cedar, coffee, and a touch of toasty oak. The palate offers vibrant (if slightly off-balance) acidity, and fruit-driven flavors of red cherry, currant, and plum. Good length on the finish. A bit disjointed in its current state, this will hopefully come together in time. Enjoy 2017-2030.

90 -92 points,

Neal Martin's Wine Journal, April 2012

The 2011 Lynch Bages is a blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot raised in 75% new oak. It has an elegant, understated bouquet compared to its peers, with pure blackberry and cedar aromas, linear and focused. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, a gentle but firm grip, with a harmonious crisp quintessential Pauillac finish with graphite lingering on the aftertaste. This is a stylish Lynch Bages, born to be drunk and enjoyed. Tasted April 2012.

90 -93 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2012

Another strong effort produced under the administration of Jean-Charles Cazes (the son of Jean-Michel Cazes, who spent decades building Lynch Bages into one of the most popular Bordeaux estates), the 2011 boasts an inky/purple hue in addition to copious aromas of black currants, incense, forest floor and ink. Deep, rich, medium to full-bodied and layered with supple tannins as well as the vintage-s freshness and vibrancy, it should age easily for 20 years.

94 -96 points,

Wine Enthusiast, May 2012

Like so many wines in this vintage, this shows black-currant acidity. It's lively and fruity, with the firm tannins providing a counterpoint. - R.V.

92 -95 points,

Wine Spectator, April 2012

This has nice weight and intensity, with a solid core of plum, blackberry and cassis that's offset by a racy, spicy frame. Very sleek through the finish, with latent depth in reserve.-J.M.

About Winery

"The Lynch-Bages estate (90 hectares) is located just outside the city of Pauillac, overlooking the Gironde estuary, on one of the most beautiful gravelly outcrops in the appellation. The well-drained soil consists mainly of Garonne gravel. The sub-soil (marl, chalk, and thick clay-sand gravel, or hardpan) forms a solid, but fairly disjointed foundation, enabling the roots of old vines to grow to a depth of 6-8 metres."

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