A benchmark of Pauillac among fine wines, the Château Lynch-Moussas 2022 displays the presence of great Bordeaux vintages, combining aromatic definition, structural clarity on the palate and a distinctive vibrancy tied to its terroir. A Fifth Growth since 1855, this red is aimed at connoisseurs seeking a balance of intensity and accuracy, seamlessly integrated oak and a tactile sensation that moves from velvety to stony, culminating in a long, clean and satisfying finish. It suits hosts who favour emotion over ostentation, moments when service becomes ritual, the gesture precise, time suspended. Its personality, ample yet measured, can charm today after generous aeration, while promising a more nuanced expression over the years as the structure softens and the bouquet gains complexity. In the glass, the grammar of Pauillac is written: notes of dark fruit and spice, finely carved wood tones, and that luminous classicism that naturally calls for gastronomy.

Assemblage et vinification

As a great Bordeaux red, Château Lynch-Moussas 2022 follows the Pauillac tradition, with Cabernet Sauvignon reigning supreme, supported by Merlot for added suppleness. Without theatrics, vinification favours precise extraction and fruit purity to preserve the fresh backbone and noble tannic frame that define the great gravel terroirs. Maturation in French oak barrels aims for harmony rather than emphasis, allowing the wine time to layer its aromas, marry the oak with the fruit and refine the texture. The warm but controlled 2022 vintage enabled full ripeness, tight tannin grain and notable energy, promises of a serene future in the cellar. Every step, from sorting to élevage, is designed to express the terroir’s accuracy and deliver the sought-after balance of power, structure and finesse.

Notes de dégustation

• Appearance : deep and bright, clear, with vivid highlights suggesting dense, perfectly controlled material.
• Nose : generous aromatics of ripe dark fruit, discreet spices, finely integrated oak notes and a graphite lift recalling the nobility of the graves.
• Palate : broad attack, a structured mid-palate framed by polished tannins, tense freshness, and an extended, precise finish with savory persistence.

Température de service et conseils

Serve Château Lynch-Moussas 2022 between 16 et 18°C in large Bordeaux-style glasses to reveal the bouquet’s complexity and refine the tannic texture. Careful aeration, preferably a measured decanting, enhances fruit expression and oak integration. When young, opening the bottle one to two hours beforehand highlights its contours. Store bottles on their side, away from light, in a cool, stable cellar. This wine has a significant ageing potential, promising additional nuances with a few years of rest.

Accords mets et vin

• Meats : grilled rib of beef, roasted veal rump, herb-crusted rack of lamb.
• Game and poultry : lacquered duckling, venison fillet, farm-raised guinea fowl with rich jus.
• Mushrooms and truffle : woodland fricassee, creamy risotto, reduced jus and fine herbs.
• Cheeses : aged comté, tomme de Savoie, mature mimolette, served at room temperature.
• Celebration cuisine : crispy veal, poultry pâté en croûte, red wine jus.

Moments de dégustation

Château Lynch-Moussas 2022 is the companion for chosen moments where you seek the right match between the wine’s intensity and the dish’s finesse. It fits as well at formal dinners as at relaxed Sunday lunches, makes a distinguished gift for an enthusiast, or is opened to mark an achieved milestone, a measured celebration. Its presence in the cellar reassures, its table presence unites, its evolution feeds curiosity.

• To elevate a gourmet meal with bold, structured flavours.
• During a shared moment where conversation lingers and the wine unfolds.
• As a discerning gift for a cellar that values Pauillac’s great classics.

Caractéristiques

• Name : Château Lynch-Moussas 2022
• Appellation : Pauillac AOC
• Classification : 5ème Grand Cru Classé 1855
• Type : Red wine
• Vintage : 2022
• Grapes : Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
• Ageing : in French oak barrels, duration not disclosed
• Capacity : 75 cl
• Cellaring potential : significant, depending on cellar conditions
• Serving temperature : 16–18°C