Château Lynch-Bages

Château Lynch-Bages is a Bordeaux wine estate with an approximately 100-hectare Left Bank vineyard, mostly planted to red varieties—chiefly Cabernet Sauvignon, along with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot—with a few hectares of white varieties (Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, and Muscadelle) for its white wine. Its flagship red wine is known for blackcurrant character, firm structure, and the ability to gain nuance over time.

The estate also bottles Echo de Lynch-Bages, a second wine made from younger vines or lots not selected for the top wine. Since 1990, the team has produced Blanc de Lynch-Bages, a dry white Bordeaux created after planting white varieties on part of the property. The name combines Thomas Lynch, an 18th-century proprietor, with the nearby hamlet of Bages, reflecting the estate’s roots in the region.

Château Lynch-Bages is cherished for its blend of tradition, quality, and innovation, appealing to both collectors and casual wine lovers.

• Consistent excellence — A benchmark for Pauillac, the estate produces wines that are rich in flavor and complexity.
• Age-worthy yet accessible — Its wines, like the praised 2016 vintage, are enjoyable young or after years of aging.
• Modernization and global reach — Under the Cazes family, the estate has introduced Bordeaux wines to a wider audience, enhancing its global reputation.
• Historical significance — The estate's deep-rooted history, reflected in its name and legacy, adds to its allure.
• Iconic moments — Unique events, such as a bottle sent to space, highlight its status among wine enthusiasts.

• What is Château Lynch-Bages known for?

  Its Cabernet Sauvignon–based Grand Vin, appreciated for robust structure, depth, and consistency across vintages.

• Where is Château Lynch-Bages located?

  In Pauillac on Bordeaux’s Left Bank, within the Médoc.

• How is Château Lynch-Bages classified?

  A Fifth Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, though often regarded as outperforming its rank.

• Who owns and runs Château Lynch-Bages?

  The Cazes family has owned the estate since 1939; it is currently led by Jean-Charles Cazes.

• How big is the vineyard and what grapes are planted?

  About 100 hectares: mostly red varieties—primarily Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot—and a few hectares of white varieties: Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, and Muscadelle.

• What wines does Château Lynch-Bages produce?

  The Cabernet Sauvignon–led Grand Vin; Echo de Lynch-Bages (the second wine from younger vines or lots not selected for the top wine); and Blanc de Lynch-Bages, a dry white Bordeaux first released in 1990, made from Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, and Muscadelle.

• How long can the red wines age?

  Typically 20–30 years, and longer in exceptional vintages, gaining complexity and polish over time.

• Was Lynch-Bages really the first wine in space?

  A bottle of the 1975 vintage was reportedly carried as a personal item by astronaut Patrick Baudry aboard Space Shuttle Discovery in 1985 (unofficial; no alcohol was consumed).