Château Lynch-Moussas 2017

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Lynch-Moussas 2017

Tasting

Color
A beautiful garnet-purple hue.

Nose
Rose, chocolate, blueberries, blackberries, garrigue, or even game are all fragrances that mingle in a rich and complex bouquet.

Palate
The palate seduces with its freshness and minerality.

Food and wine pairings

This red wine pairs ideally with a rack of lamb with porcini mushrooms, a seven-hour leg of lamb with broad beans, or a beef fillet with mushrooms

A great fresh and opulent red wine from Pauillac

The property

The Château Lynch-Moussas became in the 18th century, like the Château Lynch-Bages, the property of the famous Lynch family of Irish origin. The vineyard is planted with 75% cabernet sauvignon and 25% merlot. The Castéja family, owners since the 16th century in Pauillac, acquired this château at the beginning of the 20th century.

The vineyard

The Château Lynch-Moussas is a Pauillac wine from a 62-hectare vineyard.

Vinification and aging

Fermentation and maceration for 15 to 20 days in vats. Aging for 18 months in oak barrels (50% new and 50% of one wine).

Blend

Cabernet sauvignon (78%) and merlot (22%),