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Chateau Lynch-Bages Pauillac 2008

$16999

A classical, approachable Pauillac that's hit a wonderful drinking window. The 2008 vintage is often overlooked—sandwiched between the hyped 2005 and 2009/2010—but it produced wines of finesse, freshness, and balance, and Lynch-Bages excelled. Jean-Charles Cazes called 2008 a late, great vintage for Cabernet Sauvignon, and at 17 years old this wine shows everything that makes the Cazes family estate beloved: cassis and graphite, polished tannins, and the savory cedar-and-tobacco lift that comes with bottle age. It's drinking beautifully now and will continue to do so for another decade-plus.

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  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

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  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Antonio Galloni

92 points

"The 2008 Lynch Bages has a classic pencil lead and cedar scented bouquet with impressive delineation. It just takes time to get going in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, classic in style with graphite-tinged black fruit. This is fresh and focused with impressive depth on the grippy finish. The Cazes family crafted a solid, what you might call dependable Lynch Bages that might eschew the glitz, but will cruise along nicely for a couple of decades." —Vinous

Robert Parker

93 points

"A sensational effort for the vintage, this textured, opulent, superb Lynch Bages is already strutting its stuff and should easily last for 20 years. Medium to full-bodied with an opaque dense purple color, notes of flowers and cassis, a layered texture that builds incrementally in the mouth and tremendous purity and depth, it can be drunk now or cellared for two decades or more. Bravo!" —Robert Parker

Decanter

93 points

"More concentrated and tannic than many of the other Pauillacs in this vintage, with powerful cassis fruits, notes of liquorice and still-chewy tannins, with cigar box and menthol starting to tunnel though. It could do with another few years, and it's built to go the decades. Accomplished and enjoyable."

Wine Spectator

91 points

"Very solid, with a super beam of dark currant, tobacco and iron pushed by charcoal, melted fig and cocoa notes. There's a nicely rounded feel, but also plenty of grip in reserve."

Wine Enthusiast

94 points

"In the powerful style of Lynch-Bages, although perhaps less exuberant than usual. Instead the concentration comes from juicy fruit, which gives it a softer quality. Even so, it still has solid tannins, dense texture and always the promise of good aging."

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Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot , Other Regional Grapes , Red Blend

  • Vintage

    2008

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Style

    Earthy , Rich , Spicy

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Roast lamb, grilled hanger steak with bordelaise, duck confit, or mushroom-stuffed quail.

Tasting Profile

Medium to full-bodied. Cassis, blackberry, and dried cherry with cedar, graphite, and a touch of tobacco. Energetic acidity, fine tannins, long savory finish.