Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2020: best 2025 to 2035.
vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Wine Advocate reviewed 2023202090/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium, Fresh And Clean finish

Aroma: blackcurrant, plum, tobacco, light cedar, soft earth

Palate: red fruit, cassis, smooth tannins, fresh acidity, gentle smoke

Second wine of Lynch-Bages since 2007 (previously sold as Chateau Haut-Bages Averous). Higher Merlot component than the grand vin provides accessible fruit and earlier drinking; retains characteristic Lynch-Bages tobacco and cassis signature.

What it pairs with

  • Steak frites with herb butter
    An accessible bistro pairing; the wine's cassis and soft earth complement steak without needing the full structure of the grand vin.
  • Lamb merguez with harissa
    Echo's fresher, lighter profile handles spice better than the full-bodied grand vin; the wine's cassis cools the heat.
  • Mushroom risotto
    Earthiness in the wine echoes the mushroom umami; medium body does not overwhelm a risotto.

How to serve Echo de Lynch-Bages

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Steak frites with herb butter, Lamb merguez with harissa, Mushroom risotto. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The Lynch-Bages second wine was sold for decades as Chateau Haut-Bages Averous. In 2007, it was rebranded Echo de Lynch-Bages for easier pronunciation and clearer branding as the estate's second label. The wine draws on fruit from younger vines and Merlot-dominant parcels.

  1. 2007: Rebranded from Chateau Haut-Bages Averous to Echo de Lynch-Bages

Facts

Producer
Chateau Lynch-Bages · visiting guide
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), Merlot (35%), Cabernet Franc (5%)
Classification
Pauillac AOC
Oak
12 months in 35% new French oak barriques
ABV
13.0%
Price
$40-70 at retail
Drinking window
5-15 from vintage
First vintage
2007

Frequently asked about Echo de Lynch-Bages

What does Echo de Lynch-Bages taste like?

On the nose, blackcurrant, plum, tobacco, light cedar, soft earth. On the palate, red fruit, cassis, smooth tannins, fresh acidity, gentle smoke. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium, fresh and clean finish. Second wine of Lynch-Bages since 2007 (previously sold as Chateau Haut-Bages Averous). Higher Merlot component than the grand vin provides accessible fruit and earlier drinking; retains characteristic Lynch-Bages tobacco and cassis signature.

When should I drink Echo de Lynch-Bages?

Drink 5-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Echo de Lynch-Bages?

Steak frites with herb butter is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Lamb merguez with harissa and Mushroom risotto. An accessible bistro pairing; the wine's cassis and soft earth complement steak without needing the full structure of the grand vin.

What grapes are in Echo de Lynch-Bages?

The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), Merlot (35%), Cabernet Franc (5%). The wine is classified as Pauillac AOC.

Tags

cabernet franc cabernet sauvignon dry medium acid medium body medium tannin medium term merlot mood easygoing mood rustic occasion dinner party occasion weeknight old world pairs with mushroom pairs with poultry pairs with red meat price premium still red

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