From the gravel-rich vineyards of Pauillac, Château Lynch-Bages 2017 from Château Lynch-Bages is a powerful yet finely balanced Left Bank Bordeaux. Notes of blackcurrant, cassis and dark cherry are layered with cedar, graphite and spice, leading into a full bodied palate with firm, structured tannins and a long, savoury finish. Concentrated yet precise, it pairs beautifully with roast beef, lamb, game or rich, classic dishes and will reward further cellaring.

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Pauillac, Bordeaux – Cabernet Sauvignon Led Blend
A classic Pauillac: powerful, structured and age-worthy. Ideal for lovers of serious Left Bank Bordeaux.

Château Lynch‑Bages, classified as a Fifth Growth (Cinquième Cru) in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, is situated on a gravel‑rich ridge in Pauillac—an ideal terroir for Cabernet Sauvignon—featuring deep, well‑drained soils and proximity to the Gironde estuary that enhances ripening and concentration.

Since the mid‑20th century, the estate has been under the stewardship of the Cazes family, who have maintained a harmonious balance between tradition and innovation. In addition to their flagship wine, the estate began producing a second label ("Echo de Lynch‑Bages") and a third wine—Pauillac de Lynch‑Bages—in the early 2000s to showcase fruit from younger vines and deliver a more accessible entry point into the Lynch‑Bages style .

Today, under the leadership of the fourth generation (with Jean‑Charles Cazes at the helm), the estate continues to embody Pauillac’s signature power, finesse, and longevity. Their wines are hallmarked by ripe cassis, cedar, tobacco, and earth tones, supported by robust yet refined tannins and a capacity for long-term aging.

Cabernet Sauvignon (70%)

Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the world’s great red wine varieties, prized for its structure, longevity and unmistakable sense of authority. Naturally high in tannin and acidity, it produces wines with depth and backbone, often built around dark fruit flavours such as blackcurrant, blackberry and plum, alongside classic notes of cedar, tobacco and graphite. These qualities make Cabernet particularly well suited to ageing, where time in bottle softens its frame and allows greater complexity to emerge. While famously associated with Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon expresses itself differently across regions and climates. In warmer areas it shows generosity and ripeness, with plush fruit and a warming richness; in cooler climates, it leans towards restraint, freshness and aromatic lift. What unites all great examples is their ability to reward patience — whether through decanting to allow the wine to open fully, or through years in the cellar. Cabernet is a wine for slower enjoyment, unfolding gradually and offering more with every glass.

Merlot (24%)

One of the world’s most widely planted and approachable red grape varieties, forming the backbone of many wines from Bordeaux, particularly on the Right Bank. Known for its generous fruit and soft texture, it typically shows flavours of plum, black cherry and blackberry, often complemented by notes of chocolate, spice and subtle herbs. Medium to full bodied with smooth tannins and moderate acidity, Merlot produces wines that are supple, rounded and easy to enjoy, both on their own and as part of a blend. It plays a key role in adding richness and approachability to Bordeaux wines, while in warmer regions it can deliver plush, fruit-forward styles, and in cooler climates, more structured and elegant expressions.

Cabernet Franc (4%)

A key Bordeaux variety, particularly important in Saint-Émilion and the Loire Valley, where it produces wines of freshness, aromatic lift and structure. Typically showing flavours of red currant, raspberry and plum, it is often accompanied by distinctive notes of violet, graphite and a gentle herbal edge. Medium bodied with bright acidity and fine tannins, Cabernet Franc brings elegance and precision rather than weight. In blends, it adds lift, perfume and freshness to Merlot, while as a single variety it can produce refined, food-friendly wines with a clear sense of place and excellent versatility at the table.

Pauillac - is one of the most prestigious appellations on Bordeaux’s Left Bank, home to several First Growth estates. Its deep gravel soils and maritime climate are ideal for Cabernet Sauvignon, producing wines known for their structure, longevity and distinctive cedar and graphite character.