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Château Lynch-Bages
Médoc, France
About this product
The beloved Médoc Fifth Growth that tastes like a Second; Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon with generous blackcurrant, cedar and savoury olive tapenade. Immediate and approachable without sacrificing depth.
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Pairings
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celebration
Lynch-Bages's powerful Pauillac belongs with the Médoc spring lamb rack; a second growth for the most celebrated local pairing
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Slow-roasted lamb's depth of flavour matches Lynch-Bages's concentrated fruit and structured tannins; rosemary echoes the wine's herbal cassis notes.
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meat
Olive tapenade character in wine bridges herb crust on lamb; blackcurrant and cedar are the classic Médoc-lamb pairing.
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Lynch-Bages is celebrated for its approachable Pauillac style that complements rich beef cuts; béarnaise adds herbal brightness that harmonises with the wine's aromatic profile.
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cheese
Tobacco and spiced oak in wine align with the nutty crystalline character of aged cheddar; blackcurrant cuts the cheese's acidity.
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cheese
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meat
Blackcurrant and dark plum of Lynch-Bages mirror the caramelised crust of grilled beef; horseradish's spice echoes the wine's tobacco-spice register.
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Duck confit's richness and smokiness align with Lynch-Bages's powerful character; lentils provide earthiness that bridges the wine's secondary flavours.
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elevate
Lynch-Bages's robust structure elevates chargrilled lamb; chimichurri's acidity refreshes the palate while char notes echo the wine's smoke and tobacco finish.
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