{"product_id":"chateau-lynch-bages-pauillac-2018","title":"Château Lynch-Bages, Pauillac, 2018","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBold, vibrant, and effortlessly smooth Pauillac | Grand Cru Classé\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eDeep garnet-purple in color, it soars out of the glass with a magnificently expressive nose of blueberry compote, black cherry preserves and blackcurrant pastilles, plus suggestions of dark chocolate, licorice, tar and violets with a waft of hoisin. The medium to full-bodied palate is just as impactful as the nose, coating the mouth with juicy black berry and spicy layers, supported by firm, grainy tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long with a refreshing earthiness coming through at the end.\u003c\/em\u003e\" \u003cbr\u003e-Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eOne of the most flamboyant wines of the appellation. The fruit is explosive, the palate is bursting with flavor, and the fine tannins coat the mouth. Impressive in its indulgence\u003c\/em\u003e.\"\u003cbr\u003e-RVF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend of Cabernet Sauvignon (72%), Merlot (19%), Cabernet Franc (6%) and Petit Verdot (3%)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator | 97\/100 Pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker | 96\/100 Pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRVF | 95\/100 Pts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAged 18 months in French oak (75%new)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:  \u003c\/strong\u003eBest from 2025 through 2040\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:  \u003c\/strong\u003ePairs exceptionally well with red meats, especially grilled or roasted, and aged cheeses |  🌡️ Serve \u003cspan\u003ebetween \u003cstrong\u003e16 and 18°C \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY BEHIND THE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2018 vintage was a year of extremes. It started off cold and persistently wet throughout the winter and spring. However, the weather flipped in July, bringing a hot summer that perfectly ripened the crop. This set up an ideal harvest window from September 19th to October 9th. The resulting grapes were pristine, boasting excellent sugar levels and wonderfully developed tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau Lynch-Bages is a prestigious Bordeaux winery located in Pauillac, classified as a Fifth Growth in the 1855 Médoc Classification. Purchased by the Drouillard family in 1728 by which it then came through marriage to the Lynch family who had moved from Galway to Bordeaux in the sixteenth century. Renowned for its powerful, age-worthy red wines. Owned by the Cazes family, its wines are celebrated for their rich structure, dark fruit flavours, and refined tannins, making Lynch-Bages a favorite among collectors and enthusiasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.custom-html-container,\n.custom-html-container * {\n  background-color: transparent !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Remove any inherited top margin *\/\n  \n}\n\n.custom-html-container {\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Ensure container has no top space *\/\n  padding-top: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.custom-html-container .global-button {\n  background-color: #35174D !important;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n  border: 2px solid #35174D !important;\n  display: inline-flex;\n  padding: 25px 40px;\n  font-family: Futura, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 110%;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Explicitly remove top margin *\/\n}\n  \n.custom-html-container .global-button:hover {\n  background-color: #ffffff !important;\n  color: #35174D !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 0; padding-top: 0;\" class=\"custom-html-container\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"global-button\" href=\"\/collections\/pauillac\"\u003eBrowse our Pauillac Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Whelehans Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56831461884248,"sku":"700052","price":199.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6859\/9683\/files\/chateau-lynch-bages-2018-pauillac-whelehans-wines-dublin-online-winestore.jpg?v=1778666438","url":"https:\/\/whelehanswines.ie\/products\/chateau-lynch-bages-pauillac-2018","provider":"Whelehans Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}