Château Lynch-Bages, 2005. 2 bottles

Château Lynch-Bages, 2005. A.O.C. Pauillac, Bordeaux, France.
Fifth Growth in the official 1855 Bordeaux classification.
Red wine.
2 bottles of 75 cl.
James Molesworth (Wine Spectator): 96/100. James Suckling: 96/100. Roger Voss (Wine Enthusiast): 96/100. Jane Anson (Inside Bordeaux): 96/100.

Condition: BN (Base Neck) level on both bottles. Original maroon capsules, intact, with minor surface marks and spots of dirt. Front labels are complete and legible, with dark spots and discoloration scattered across their surface, more pronounced on the bottle on the right. Back labels and additional labels on the rear show spots.

From a private collection, stored under optimal temperature and humidity conditions.

Château Lynch-Bages is one of the most renowned estates in Pauillac, located in the historic village of Bages and linked for generations to the Cazes family. Classified as a Cinquième Grand Cru Classé in 1855, it is renowned for producing wines of great structure, depth, and aging potential. The 2005 vintage, considered one of Bordeaux’s finest in recent decades, benefited from a warm, dry summer and excellent harvest conditions. Its blend combines Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The result is a concentrated and elegant wine with firm tannins and notes of blackcurrant, graphite, cedar, and tobacco, particularly prized for its aging potential and appeal to collectors.