Chateau Lynch Moussas Pauillac 75cl, 13.5%

Description

Chateau Lynch Moussas Pauillac 75cl, 13.5% is a classic Left Bank Bordeaux from one of Pauillac’s recognised Fifth Growth estates. Official château information confirms that Château Lynch-Moussas is ranked as a Pauillac Grand Cru Classé in the 1855 classification, while the estate vineyard is planted predominantly to Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot alongside it. That gives the wine the firm structure, dark fruit profile and cedar-edged Pauillac identity that serious Bordeaux drinkers look for.

What makes this bottle especially attractive is the balance between pedigree and drinkability. The reviewed retail listing for this 75cl, 13.5% bottle presents a fragrant bouquet with intense fruit, then a medium-bodied palate with soft, tight tannins and cedar-infused fruit, finishing with impressive density and concentration. That suggests a wine with enough classic Pauillac structure to feel serious, but with a polished shape that makes it appealing beyond purely cellar-driven buying.

Why Choose Chateau Lynch Moussas Pauillac 75cl, 13.5%

Chateau Lynch Moussas Pauillac 75cl, 13.5% stands out because it combines the authority of a classified Pauillac estate with a recognisably Cabernet-led house style. The château describes its vineyard as 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot on gravelly Günz outcrops in the heart of Pauillac, while the current reviewed retail profile points to harmony, fruit concentration and cedar-toned structure. It is a bottle with clear appellation character, proper estate pedigree and dependable ageing appeal.

Ideal For.

This bottle is ideal for Bordeaux drinkers who enjoy Pauillac with cassis, cedar, dark fruit and structured but refined tannins.

It is ideal for serving with beef, lamb, game or poultry, which matches the reviewed food-pairing guidance for this bottle.

It is also ideal for gifting or for adding a recognised Fifth Growth Pauillac to a serious wine shelf. This is an inference based on the château classification, estate history and the bottle’s concentrated tasting profile.

Product Details

Product Name: Chateau Lynch Moussas Pauillac 75cl, 13.5%.

Category: Red Bordeaux wine.

Appellation: Pauillac.

Classification: 5th Grand Cru Classé du Médoc.

Estate: Château Lynch-Moussas.

Country: France.

Bottle Size: 75cl.

ABV: 13.5%.

Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The official estate planting is 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot.

Vineyard: The château states that the vineyard stretches over 62 hectares in Pauillac and Haut-Médoc.

Soil: Gravelly outcrops dating from the Günz era, with pebbles and gravel cemented by clay sands.

Harvest: Harvesting is carried out solely by hand, with sorting in the vineyard and again in the cellar.

Maturation: The château states that the wines age in barrel for 14 to 24 months depending on the quality of the vintage and whether the wine is the Grand Vin or the second wine.

Bottle Count: No confirmed public outturn was identified for this specific 75cl, 13.5% bottling.

Vintage Note: No vintage is stated in the supplied bottle title or image, so this page reflects the estate profile and the reviewed retail listing rather than one confirmed vintage technical sheet.

Collector’s Note

This bottle has strong collector appeal because Château Lynch-Moussas sits in that attractive space where a wine offers genuine classified-growth status, clear Pauillac identity and long family ownership without feeling overexposed. The estate has been in Castéja family hands since 1919, and its standing as a Fifth Growth gives the wine lasting relevance for buyers building a classic Left Bank collection.

It is also attractive because the style appears to favour balance as much as power. The combination of fragrant fruit, cedar-toned structure, soft but tight tannins and concentrated finish suggests a bottle that can satisfy both drinkers and collectors who want a traditional Pauillac with polish.