Echo Lynch Bages 2017
75cl
/
13% Vol
From Chateau Lynch-Bages in the Pauillac appellation comes Echo Lynch Bages 2017. The grapes are grown in a vineyard on the hillsides of the Garonne. Aged in barrels and made from a blend of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc. Pours a brilliant garnet hue with attractive savoury aromas of earth, truffles, and fruits. These aromas transpose into a rich and elegant palate of fresh red fruits (redcurrant and raspberry), with a chewy backbone and earthy finish.
Product Details
Tasting Notes from the Producer
Flavour
Attractive savoury aromas on the nose, transpose into a rich and elegant palate of fresh red fruits (redcurrant and raspberry). Fine tannins combine with refreshing acidity to provide a very nice long finish.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
74% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol %
13%
Country
France
Region/AOC
Bordeaux (Pauillac)
Vintage
2017
Food Matching
Food Matching
Blue Cheese, Duck, Beef, Cheeses, Crab
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
James Suckling 92-93 Points - A layered and juicy red with blackberry and wet-earth character. Full-bodied, rich and juicy. Well done for second wine of Lynch
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews