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2000 Chateau Lynch-Bages – A Pauillac Fifth Growth with First Growth Ambition
The 2000 Chateau Lynch-Bages is one of the estate’s most celebrated vintages—a powerhouse Fifth Growth that consistently performs well above its classification. Hailing from the esteemed appellation of Pauillac, this wine offers the concentration, structure, and age-worthiness that collectors seek from Bordeaux’s Left Bank.
Tasting Notes
Complex aromas of blackcurrant, cedar, and graphite intermingle with notes of licorice, dark chocolate, and subtle smoke. On the palate, the 2000 vintage delivers bold flavors of blackberries and plum, supported by firm tannins and a long, mineral-driven finish with Pauillac’s signature power and finesse.
Winemaking & Vineyard Details
The 2000 Lynch-Bages is composed of **approximately 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Petit Verdot**, matured for **15–18 months in 70% new French oak barrels**. The estate’s gravelly soils and low-yielding old vines contribute to exceptional concentration and complexity.
Investment & Collectibility
The 2000 Chateau Lynch-Bages is widely regarded as one of the estate’s greatest wines, combining remarkable structure with aging potential that rivals many First Growths. A proven performer on the secondary market, this vintage remains highly desirable among Bordeaux collectors. Perfect for your collection.
Vintage Specifics & Accolades
The **2000 vintage** is one of Bordeaux’s legendary years, delivering wines of exceptional depth, structure, and longevity—particularly well-suited for Pauillac’s Cabernet-driven blends.
- 97 points – Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
- 96 points – Vinous
- 95 points – Wine Spectator
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2000 Chateau Lynch-Bages – A Pauillac Fifth Growth with First Growth Ambition
The 2000 Chateau Lynch-Bages is one of the estate’s most celebrated vintages—a powerhouse Fifth Growth that consistently performs well above its classification. Hailing from the esteemed appellation of Pauillac, this wine offers the concentration, structure, and age-worthiness that collectors seek from Bordeaux’s Left Bank.
Tasting Notes
Complex aromas of blackcurrant, cedar, and graphite intermingle with notes of licorice, dark chocolate, and subtle smoke. On the palate, the 2000 vintage delivers bold flavors of blackberries and plum, supported by firm tannins and a long, mineral-driven finish with Pauillac’s signature power and finesse.
Winemaking & Vineyard Details
The 2000 Lynch-Bages is composed of **approximately 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Petit Verdot**, matured for **15–18 months in 70% new French oak barrels**. The estate’s gravelly soils and low-yielding old vines contribute to exceptional concentration and complexity.
Investment & Collectibility
The 2000 Chateau Lynch-Bages is widely regarded as one of the estate’s greatest wines, combining remarkable structure with aging potential that rivals many First Growths. A proven performer on the secondary market, this vintage remains highly desirable among Bordeaux collectors. Perfect for your collection.
Vintage Specifics & Accolades
The **2000 vintage** is one of Bordeaux’s legendary years, delivering wines of exceptional depth, structure, and longevity—particularly well-suited for Pauillac’s Cabernet-driven blends.
- 97 points – Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
- 96 points – Vinous
- 95 points – Wine Spectator
Explore Related Collections
2000 Chateau Lynch-Bages – A Pauillac Fifth Growth with First Growth Ambition
The 2000 Chateau Lynch-Bages is one of the estate’s most celebrated vintages—a powerhouse Fifth Growth that consistently performs well above its classification. Hailing from the esteemed appellation of Pauillac, this wine offers the concentration, structure, and age-worthiness that collectors seek from Bordeaux’s Left Bank.
Tasting Notes
Complex aromas of blackcurrant, cedar, and graphite intermingle with notes of licorice, dark chocolate, and subtle smoke. On the palate, the 2000 vintage delivers bold flavors of blackberries and plum, supported by firm tannins and a long, mineral-driven finish with Pauillac’s signature power and finesse.
Winemaking & Vineyard Details
The 2000 Lynch-Bages is composed of **approximately 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Petit Verdot**, matured for **15–18 months in 70% new French oak barrels**. The estate’s gravelly soils and low-yielding old vines contribute to exceptional concentration and complexity.
Investment & Collectibility
The 2000 Chateau Lynch-Bages is widely regarded as one of the estate’s greatest wines, combining remarkable structure with aging potential that rivals many First Growths. A proven performer on the secondary market, this vintage remains highly desirable among Bordeaux collectors. Perfect for your collection.
Vintage Specifics & Accolades
The **2000 vintage** is one of Bordeaux’s legendary years, delivering wines of exceptional depth, structure, and longevity—particularly well-suited for Pauillac’s Cabernet-driven blends.
- 97 points – Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
- 96 points – Vinous
- 95 points – Wine Spectator
Explore Related Collections
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