History
Château Lynch-Bages, situated in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France, has a rich history dating back to the 18th century. The estate was founded by Thomas Lynch, a descendant of the Tribes of Galway, Ireland, who inherited an estate in the village of Bages through his wife, Elizabeth, in 1749. Thomas passed the estate to his son, Jean-Baptiste, upon his marriage in 1779. The Lynch family maintained control until 1824, when they sold the property to Swiss wine merchant Sebastien Jurine.
The estate remained in the hands of the Jurine and Cayrou families for over a century. In 1934, Jean-Charles Cazes rented the property from its then owner, Felix de Vial, and subsequently purchased it in 1938. After Jean-Charles Cazes' death in 1972, his grandson, Jean-Michel Cazes, managed the estate. The Cazes family has continued to own and manage Château Lynch-Bages, with Jean-Michel's son, Jean-Charles, currently at the helm. The estate has been renowned for its high-quality wines, particularly its red blend dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, since its classification as a Fifth Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Wine Official Classification.
Terroir
Château Lynch-Bages is situated in the prestigious Pauillac appellation on Bordeaux's left bank. The vineyards span around 100 hectares and are characterized by well-drained gravel soils, which provide an ideal microclimate for growing classic Bordeaux grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The proximity to the Gironde estuary further enhances the terroir, contributing to the distinctive minerality and structure of the wines.
This terroir, coupled with a commitment to traditional winemaking practices, shapes wines that are renowned for their robustness, depth, and impressive aging potential. The deep gravel soils allow for good drainage, which helps in maintaining the health of the vines and contributes to the complexity of the wines. The minerality from the terroir is particularly evident in the wines, adding a unique character that is quintessentially Pauillac.
