Chateau Lynch-Bages

Château Lynch-Bages is located in the commune of Pauillac in the Médoc region of Bordeaux. The grand vin, primarily made from Cabernet Sauvignon, is known for its structure and intensity and can age for 20 years or more. It ranks among the best in the appellation. In the Bordeaux Classification of 1855, Château Lynch-Bages was rated as a Fifth Growth (5ème Cru).

The winery was founded in 1749 by John Lynch, a Bordeaux wine merchant of Irish origin. In 1824, Sébastien Jurine, a wine merchant from Geneva who decided to settle in Bordeaux, became the new owner. In 1934, Jean-Charles Cazes bought the winery. He was highly respected for his expertise in viticulture and winemaking and was also the owner of Château Les Ormes De Pez in Saint-Estèphe. He worked alongside his son André to develop the vineyards. In 1972, his son André took over the management of the estate, and shortly thereafter, his grandson Jean-Michel Cazes began to assist him. Jean-Michel Cazes initiated a renovation of the winery in 1974, successfully integrating modern winemaking methods into the traditional techniques used.

The soil in the vineyard has an excellent base—a mixture of mica, chalk, clay, and gravel, which creates a foundation that allows the vine roots to grow up to 6-8 meters deep. The average age of the vine plants is 30 to 35 years. The wine matures in wooden barrels for 12 to 15 months, with 50% of the barrels renewed each year.

The winery's main wine is made from Cabernet Sauvignon (73%), Merlot (15%), Cabernet Franc (10%), and Petit Verdot (2%). The wine matures in oak barrels, of which 70% are new each year.