2024 Lynch Moussas
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Tasting notes
An estate that has been quietly improving its expression of Cabernet Sauvignon clacissism over the past few years, and here you'll find sappy, bright redcurrant, blackberry and raspberry fruit, a little leafy but with good length and soft campfire smoke, and an unfussy expression of the appellation. 58% new oak for ageing.
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Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2024 Lynch-Moussas is a potent, deep wine. Black cherry, lavender, clove and licorice convey an impression of somber intensity. There's gorgeous textural depth and resonance in the glass. This is a fine effort for the vintage. Classy.
The 2024 Lynch-Moussas was matured in 58% new oak. The bouquet is quite expressive with touches of violet borrowed from Margaux. The oak is nicely integrated and crisp black and blue fruit unfold in the glass. Medium-bodied with saturated tannins, this is quite a bold and comparatively precocious Pauillac with a thickly-textured finish. It will be interesting to revisit this once in bottle.
Tobacco, cedar, herbs, and plums show easily in the nose, and on the medium-bodied, fruity, charming palate. This will be at its best in its youth for its fruity charm. The wine blends 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, with 35% Merlot.
About the producer
This Fifth Growth Pauillac estate was purchased by the Castéja family – owners of Ch. Batailley – in 1919. In recent years they have been investing in the property, focused on driving quality forward.