{"product_id":"2017-chateau-lynch-moussas-750ml","title":"2017 Chateau Lynch-Moussas 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChateau Lynch-Moussas is a Fifth Growth of the 1855 Classification from Pauillac. Cabernet Sauvignon dominates the 2017 blend, giving the wine classic Médoc structure and freshness, while Merlot adds roundness and fruit. The vintage shows dark berries, floral complexity, polished tannins and a distinctly mineral finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate is planted on gravel and clay soils in Pauillac. Cabernet Sauvignon represents approximately 75% of the vineyard, with Merlot accounting for the remaining 25%. The 2017 Grand Vin itself is a blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon and 22% Merlot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation and maceration took place for 15 to 20 days in temperature-controlled vats. The wine was then matured for 18 months in oak barrels, comprising 50% new oak and 50% one-year-old barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGarnet-purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAn attractive nose of roses, chocolate, blueberries and blackberries, with notes of garrigue and savoury complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFresh on the palate with a distinct mineral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93\/100 — Decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted February 2022\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93\/100 — Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n“It has structure without great weight, celebrating fruit as much as tannin.”\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted March 2020\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93\/100 — James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n“A very fine, polished 2017 with chocolate, walnut and spice… silky tannins and a savory finish.”\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTasted December 2019\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91\/100 — Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe origins of Lynch-Moussas can be traced to the 16th century, with the Lynch family becoming associated with the property in the 18th century. The Castéja family acquired the estate in 1919, and Emile Castéja took charge of the property in 1970. Chateau Lynch-Moussas was classified as a Fifth Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chateau Lynch-Moussas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bordeaux, Médoc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pauillac\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5ème Grand Cru Classé, 1855 Classification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gravel and clay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation \u0026amp; Maceration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20 days in temperature-controlled vats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 months in oak barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Oak:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023–2040\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DWS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67631434596654,"sku":"6630664625","price":155.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/Le_Chateau_Lynch_Moussas_Grand_Cru_classe_Pauillac.jpg?v=1791262101","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2017-chateau-lynch-moussas-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}