Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Lynch Bages
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 5eme Cru (signed Millenium Release)
Vintage:
 
2000
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
3000ml
ABV:
 
13.3%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 71%, Merlot 16%, Cabernet Franc 11%, Petit Verdot 2%.
Method:
 
Traditional Bordeaux vinification: hand-harvested, fermented and malolactic conversion, aged ~18 months in French oak (circa 70–75% new).
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Dense blackcurrant and cassis with graphite, tobacco, cedar and pencil-lead; full-bodied, velvety yet firm tannins, savory truffle and spice notes, very long polished finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, charcuterie and aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi/grilled beef), Szechuan-style beef, beef hot pot.
Vineyard Info:
 
5ème Cru Classé (1855) estate on the Bages plateau; owned and run by the Cazes family since 1934, major Pauillac producer.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 97; Wine Spectator 96; Jeb Dunnuck 96; Vinous 94+; James Suckling 95