Blanc de Lynch-Bages

In the glass

Aroma: citrus blossom, lemon zest, white peach, grass, subtle vanilla

Palate: grapefruit, fresh green apple, toasted hazelnut, crisp mineral acidity

Historically one of the first white wines produced by a Grand Cru Classe in the Medoc. Primarily Sauvignon Blanc driven with Semillon body; partially barrel-fermented but retains freshness through tank-vinified component.

What it pairs with

• Sole meuniere
  Classic white Bordeaux pairing; citrus and Sauvignon Blanc freshness cuts the browned butter without competing.
• Grilled prawns with garlic butter
  The wine's high acidity and citrus notes balance the richness of butter while Muscadelle adds floral lift to shellfish.
• Fresh goat cheese with herbs
  Sauvignon Blanc's grassy acidity is the classic partner to fresh chevre; Semillon adds creamy weight.

How to serve Blanc de Lynch-Bages

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
4. Pair with. Sole meuniere, Grilled prawns with garlic butter, Fresh goat cheese with herbs. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Blanc de Lynch-Bages was first produced with the 1990 vintage, an early white wine project among the Medoc Grand Cru Classe estates. The white vines are planted on distinct sandy parcels separate from the main Cabernet-dominant vineyards.

1. 1990: First vintage; one of the first white wines from a Medoc Grand Cru Classe estate
2. 1990: Debut vintage of Blanc de Lynch-Bages released, an early white wine project among Medoc Grand Cru Classe estates

Facts

Producer

Chateau Lynch-Bages · visiting guide

Grapes

Sauvignon Blanc (53%), Semillon (32%), Muscadelle (15%)

Classification

Bordeaux AOC

Oak

50% new French oak, 20% one-year-old barrels, 30% tank vinification

ABV

13.0%

Price

$50-80 at retail

Drinking window

3-12 from vintage

First vintage

1990

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