1982 Château Lynch Bages MAG

May Wines – Rotwein – 1982 Château Lynch Bages
  • Vintage: 1982
  • Bottle Size: 1,5l MAG
  • Filling level: high shoulder
  • Label Condition: bin slightly soiled, slightly damaged label
  • Source: private collection
  • Points: 93 Robert Parker
    92 Stephen Tanzer
    93 May Points
  • Origin: Bordeaux
    France
    Left Bank
    Pauillac

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Château Lynch Bages

The name AXA is closely linked to Lynch-Bages—but not because AXA owns the Pauillac estate. Rather, it was here that the idea of building a portfolio of top-tier wineries was, more or less, born. Lynch-Bages owner Jean-Michel Cazes was a close friend of AXA’s president and consulted him on the “collection”—but Cazes never let go of Lynch-Bages.
This estate holds great potential! Although it was classified as only a 5ème Cru in 1855 (a ranking already considered too low at the time), its wines from 90 hectares of vineyards are now among the most sought-after in the world. Perhaps its famous neighbor Mouton-Rothschild lends it some prestige? As expected on the Left Bank, over 70% of the vineyards are planted with Cabernet Sauvignon. Interestingly, 5 hectares are dedicated to white grape varieties.
Due to three centuries of British rule in the region, there is also an English connection in its history: from 1749 to 1824, the Irishman Thomas Lynch owned vineyards in the Bages commune. After a period of inconsistent quality, the estate was taken over in the 1930s by a talented and successful winemaker, leading to a steep rise in reputation.
Today, visitors to Bordeaux can stay at the estate’s own Hôtel Cordeillan-Bages and enjoy fine dining. However, those hoping to drink the château’s wines at reasonable prices there may be disappointed!

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Bordeaux

When the Romans thought of what is now Bordeaux, they described it as “lying by the water” and named the region “Aquitaine” accordingly. Its capital and port city shares the same name as the world-renowned 100,000-hectare wine-growing region: Bordeaux, or in French, Bordelais.

Along and in front of the Gironde, which is fed by the Dordogne and Garonne rivers, lie the world-famous wine regions of Médoc, Haut-Médoc, Graves, and on the right bank, the villages of St. Émilion and Pomerol. Our passion for the fine wines of the Bordelais has been unwavering for many years. We have been collecting these wines for over 20 years, regularly acquiring private cellars from enthusiasts, and focusing on what we consider the great vintages (including 1982, 1985, 1986, 1989, 1990, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2005, 2009, 2010, and several others) and the top winemakers. Wines that do not meet our taste simply do not make it into our selection.

For any wine lover, thinking of Bordeaux inevitably brings Cabernet Sauvignon to mind. But why does this grape thrive so exceptionally well there? The climate on the Médoc peninsula, located to the left of the Gironde, is the mildest in all of Bordeaux, making it the ideal region for producing world-class Cabernet Sauvignon-based blends. This variety requires precisely these conditions to reach full ripeness with consistent success. Pine forests protect the vineyards from strong Atlantic winds while also moderating summer temperatures.

Given the high rainfall near the sea, the typical Château mitigates risk by cultivating at least three grape varieties: alongside Cabernet Sauvignon, the blends typically include Merlot and Cabernet Franc, and sometimes the later-ripening Petit Verdot and Malbec. Voilà! The dominant grape variety depends on the riverbank: Cabernet Sauvignon dominates on the Left Bank, while Merlot prevails on the Right Bank. Of course, there are exceptions, but this is the fundamental distinction between the two most famous riverbanks in the wine world.

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Pauillac

Does your pulse quicken at the mention of blackcurrants, cedarwood, cigar box, and damp forest floor? If so, your refined palate is likely well-acquainted with Pauillac. Welcome to Cabernet Sauvignon paradise!

British wine critic Hugh Johnson once said:
“If one had to single out one commune of Bordeaux to head the list, there would be no argument. It would be Pauillac.”
This 1,200-hectare AOC is home to three of Bordeaux’s five world-famous Premiers Crus: Lafite, Latour, and Mouton-Rothschild. Interestingly, Lafite and Mouton share vineyards on the highest plateau of Le Pouyalet, standing at a modest 30 meters.
But Pauillac is also the birthplace of many other remarkable estates, including:

  • 2ème Crus: Pichon-Comtesse, Pichon-Baron
  • 4ème Cru: Duhart-Milon
  • 5ème Crus: Pontet-Canet, Lynch-Bages, to name just a few.

Cabernet Sauvignon dominates these highly elegant blends. The region’s deep gravel soils provide excellent drainageacross its subtly undulating landscape, creating the ideal conditions for this grape variety to produce wines of global renown.

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