"[...] The bouquet is well-defined, opening with aromas of raspberry and wild strawberries; the oak is well-integrated, and pleasant notes of forest floor emerge with aeration. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, with supple tannins and well-balanced acidity, leading to a lingering, spicy finish. This is a refined wine, in the vein of the 2014 vintage—fresh and elegant, which was not the case 10 years ago.” (Wine Advocate 2016) Delivered in a wooden case for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding Pickup Point delivery method)
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Nose
Aromas of wild berries and forest floor upon aeration
Palate
The tannins are supple, with nice acidity, a spicy finish, and good length
Serve
At 16°C
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2035
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with a herb-crusted confit of lamb shoulder...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2018 guide) 15,5/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the wine:
Fruity, harmonious, and well-balanced, this wine is best enjoyed relatively soon, yet it offers beautiful fruit and a tenderness rarely found in Pauillac.
About the estate:
Philippe Castéja has worked tirelessly to restore a magnificent family estate located in the Pauillac hinterland. The aging of the vines and the development of an efficient production facility have made it possible to produce a supple, full-bodied wine that continues to improve. Its terroir allows it to open up earlier than most wines in its appellation, which should make it more prominent on restaurant wine lists, offering good value for money.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2021 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Owned by Count Lynch since the 18th century, until it was divided into two estates: Lynch Moussas and Lynch-Bages. Émile Castéja, who joined the family in 1919, took over the estate in 1969 and restructured the vineyards and winery. His son Philippe has been at the helm since 2001 of this 35-hectare vineyard, located near Batailley, which is also owned by the Castéja family.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated wine (2016 guide) 92–94/100 (Excellent wine)
About the wine:
Lynch Moussas 2015 is a blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon and 21% Merlot, harvested between September 17 and October 1 with a yield of 44 hl/hectare. The bouquet is well-defined, opening with aromas of raspberry and wild strawberries; the oak is well-integrated, and pleasant notes of forest floor emerge upon aeration. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, with supple tannins and well-balanced acidity, leading to a lingering, spicy finish. It is a refined wine, in the same vein as the 2014 vintage—fresh and elegant—which was not the case 10 years ago.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated wine (2018 guide) 16/20 + Favorite (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the wine:
The 2015 vintage is at its best, displaying excellent definition and a richness on the palate that we hadn't seen before. It is well-rounded and full-bodied, with elegant tannins. One to watch closely.
About the estate:
For several years now, Philippe Castéja has been breathing new life into this classified growth. Winemaker Denis Dubourdieu has done a thorough job here, starting with a complete overhaul of the vineyard. Over the past few vintages, the wines have improved, and the château now benefits from technical facilities that should allow it to go even further. Lynch-Moussas produces a relatively delicate wine of medium body that can be enjoyed fairly quickly.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2018 guide) 94/100
About the wine:
This estate has improved significantly, producing some truly impressive wines in recent vintages. The wine is structured and tannic, yet bursting with black fruit, with good acidity and spicy notes. It will need time to develop; wait until at least 2025 before drinking it.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2018 guide) 93/100
Rated: Recommended
About the wine:
The oak comes through more effectively here, leading the nose with creamy cake spices against a backdrop of ripe blackcurrants and red plums. The palate is richly full-bodied with red cherry and plum, before supple tannins give way to a well-structured finish. 79% Cabernet Sauvignon and 21% Merlot. Try from 2021.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated 93/100