The 2022 Echo de Lynch Bages, a Bordeaux Blend from the Pauillac sub-region of Bordeaux, France, has garnered noteworthy praise from multiple wine critics. This red wine, produced by Echo de Lynch Bages, features a blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, and 5% Cabernet Franc, and is sealed with a cork closure.
Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com rated the wine 92 points and described it as having "Tobacco, smoke, forest leaf and blackberries" both in the aroma and on the palate. He praised its "sweet, ripe, and vibrant" fruit, emphasizing its core flavors of "cassis, blackberries, spice, smoke, cigar box and herbs." Leve also noted that this wine can be enjoyed from 2025 to 2040.
Jeb Dunnuck provided an excellent review, scoring it 94 points. He highlighted its "ripe, medium to full-bodied, structured beauty" with aromatics defined by "Cassis, black raspberries, graphite, dried flowers, and hints of chocolate." Dunnuck also appreciated its "ripe, fine tannins, good mid-palate depth, and outstanding length."
Decanter magazine awarded the wine 93 points, noting its "blue fruits, subtle perfume, a juicy blackcurrant and stony minerality on the nose." They found it to be "supple and juicy, a real sense of fun with detail to the fine tannins," and emphasized its "well balanced, gorgeous texture, depth and characterful" nature. Decanter also mentioned the wine's "salty finish, chalky texture and grippy tannins."
Jane Anson gave the wine a score of 92 points, describing it as a "serious Echo that gives a good entry into the main wine." She observed its "ton of tannins" and "inky, slate, crushed rock character of Pauillac," pointing out its "carefully-extracted cassis and bilberry fruit."
Antonio Galloni from Vinous rated it 93 points, calling it a "powerhouse" with flavors of "Super-ripe dark cherry, plum, spice, leather, dark chocolate, licorice and incense." He noted its "notable richness" and mentioned that it will be interesting to see if its "brooding intensity softens over time."
James Suckling also awarded a high score of 94 points, praising its "crushed stone and lead pencil with blackcurrants" and describing it as "full-bodied, chewy and flavorful," with a structure that makes it a "Baby Lynch."
Overall, the 2022 Echo de Lynch Bages is highly regarded for its rich and complex flavor profile, vibrant fruit, and structured tannins, making it a notable choice for Bordeaux wine enthusiasts.