2018 Les Hauts de Lynch Moussas
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The 2018 Les Hauts de Lynch-Moussas, which is classified as an Haut-Médoc rather than a Pauillac, has a high-toned bouquet that is missing the refinement of, say, the Haut-Barges Monpelou that also comes from the Castèja family of properties. The palate is sweet on the entry, featuring kirsch, black cherries and cassis; forward and energetic but just missing some finesse toward the finish. Not bad and quite fun to imbibe, but maybe one to drink over the next 6–8 years.
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Neal Martin
Neal Martin
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The 2018 Les Hauts de Lynch-Moussas has a perfumed, very floral bouquet that you might mistake for a Margaux. The palate is medium-bodied, rounded and generous, with supple tannins and dark chocolate toward the finish, where the oak comes through a little too strongly. Hopefully that will be assimilated by the time of bottling.
Lovely density with pretty, ripe tannins and spicy undertones. Medium-bodied and fresh. Lovely finish. Excellent for the second wine of Lynch-Moussas.
The 2018 Les Hauts de Lynch-Moussas is a fruity, supple wine to drink over the near and medium term. Cedar, tobacco, licorice and spice add character to the dark red berry fruit in this expressive, inviting Haut-Médoc. The 2018 is 62% Cabernet Sauvignon and 38% 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.