2001 Chteau Lynch Bages, 5ème Cru, Pauillac

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It was John Lynch, an Irishman, who first settled in Bordeaux in the 1690s & inherited a property near the village of Bages who created & gave his name to the estate. Today it falls into the portfolio of AXA the French insurance giant. This is no bad thing as they are not short of money & can keep vineyards & cellars in prime condition. This is a large estate comprised of some 90 hectares which mostly sit on a gravel ridge, just outside the town of Pauillac, & overlook the Gironde estuary. A perfect site for growing the classic Bordeaux varieties of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc & Petit Verdot. The wine has been a long term favourite of the British market for its consistency of quality & classic make up. Nowadays Lynch have branched out & have opened a relaxed restaurant, Le Vinale, just behind the main Chteau which has become one of THE places to visit for passing visitors to the region.