CRITIC REVIEWS
Neal Martin
The 2025 Lynch-Bages was picked 9 to 21 September and matured in 75% new oak barrels. This has a stunning bouquet with exceptionally pure blackberry, cassis and subtle violet scents, the oak seamlessly integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with finely embroidered tannins, perfect acidity, a touch of cedar and black pepper that dovetails into a peacock's tail finish that clings to the mouth. This continues the strongest run from Lynch-Bages since the 1980s and, perhaps with the 2025, it is close to surpassing that.
JancisRobinson.com
66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot. Cask sample.Dark fruit with a touch of vanilla oak. Layered fruit on the palate. Firm but fine tannins. Tight and long on the finish. Not at its best, the oak not yet fully integrated but clear potential. (JL)

