Chateau Lynch-Bages, 1975 Red Wine
Pauillac, 5th Growth Classification
Bottle size: 75cl
ABV: 13%

Price:
£149.00
Description
Château Lynch-Bages 1975 is a classic Pauillac from a vintage that challenged many but rewarded the patient. This Fifth Growth estate, renowned for producing robust and long-lived wines, delivered a structured and serious wine in 1975—one that has stood the test of time with admirable integrity. At 50 years of age, the wine expresses a well-resolved maturity, revealing the house’s signature boldness in a more subdued and elegant form.
In the glass, the 1975 Lynch-Bages displays a brick-garnet hue with a translucent rim, reflecting its evolution. The nose is savoury and tertiary, marked by leather, cedar, dried tobacco leaf, and forest floor, alongside remnants of blackcurrant and dried cherry. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with firm but fading tannins and flavours of graphite, balsamic, and old mahogany. The finish is dry and earthy, lingering with subtle notes of dried herbs and pencil shavings—hallmarks of classic mature Pauillac.
The 1975 vintage in Bordeaux was defined by a hot summer and uneven ripening, leading to wines with pronounced tannic structure and varying levels of finesse. Lynch-Bages, under the guidance of Jean-Michel Cazes, managed to craft a wine that has aged with remarkable dignity. While not as plush or generous as in more opulent years, this vintage offers an authentic, old-school claret experience prized by traditionalists and collectors alike.
Ideal for seasoned Bordeaux lovers or as a thoughtful gift for milestone occasions, this wine is best served with roast lamb, game, or a simple aged Comté. It should be decanted gently to remove sediment and appreciated within a few hours of opening. The 1975 Lynch-Bages is not a wine of opulence—but one of character, history, and enduring charm.
Condition
Good levels labels bin soiled