{"product_id":"chateau-lynch-bages-pauillac-2003","title":"Chateau Lynch-Bages Pauillac 2003","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Advocate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Scored 94 points by both the Wine Advocate and Wine Enthusiast, this is a mature Pauillac from a Fifth Growth that many rank alongside the Second Growths. 2003 was the famous heatwave vintage, and it gave Lynch-Bages a generous, opulent style, so this bottle is ready to enjoy now with no more waiting. Cabernet Sauvignon leads with blackcurrant and cedar, while Merlot and Cabernet Franc add richness and perfume. It is a wine for roast beef, lamb or a good steak. Decant it carefully off any sediment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHealthy dark plum, ruby and purple in colour, softening with age. The nose is ripe and smoky, with black currants, barbecued meats, new saddle leather, cassis and a touch of earth. The palate is full bodied and plush, with sweet, softened tannins and low acidity, giving a plump, round, juicy feel. The finish is long and warm. Drinking beautifully now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Press Ratings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e94 Points - Wine Advocate (2003 Vintage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e94 Points - Wine Enthusiast (2003 Vintage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e92 Points - Wine Spectator (2003 Vintage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon 75%, Merlot 15%, Cabernet Franc 8%, Petit Verdot 2%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Producer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChâteau Lynch-Bages is a Fifth Growth of Pauillac, named after Thomas Lynch, a Bordeaux merchant of Irish descent who owned it in the 18th century. It has been owned by the Cazes family since 1934, and Jean-Charles Cazes defined its style, with Jean-Michel Cazes later making it one of the most respected names in the Médoc. Its vines sit on the gravel plateau of Bages, west of Pauillac town, near Château Latour and Château Mouton Rothschild. Critics often say it drinks well above its classification.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Passion des Terroirs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62417645633923,"sku":"PDT10203","price":269.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/9843\/1058\/files\/ChateauLynch-BagesPauillac.png?v=1790781714","url":"https:\/\/www.perfectcellar.com\/products\/chateau-lynch-bages-pauillac-2003","provider":"Perfect Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}