Blanc de Lynch-Bages

Bordeaux Blanc

2023

Blend

81% Sauvignon Blanc, 11% Sémillon, 8% Muscadelle

Wine designation

Blanc de Lynch-Bages, White, 2023
Category: Bordeaux Blanc, Bordeaux

Food pairing

Perfect alongside seafood, a seafood platter with langoustines, or with scallops, cod, or seabass.

Blanc de Lynch-Bages

Bordeaux Blanc

2023

Tasting notes

Pretty light yellow color with brilliance, on the nose, lemon zest, tropical fruits with stone fruits. Balanced and enjoyable.

Vineyard

Vineyard size: 7 hectares
Soil composition: Garonne Gravel

Winemaking

Fermentation container: Stainless steel vats with temperature control
Maceration technique: Stirring of the lees.
Aging: Oak Barrels
6 months on lees – 50% new oak
Type of oak: French
Winemaker: Nicolas Labenne

Heritage in the vineyard

Domaine

The first mentions of the Bages lands date to the 16th century, then in 1750, the Lynch family became the owners before Jean-Charles Cazes purchased the estate in 1929. Each generation after which has championed the estate, Jean-Michel Cazes added a more modern vat room, storage cellars. Jean-Charles would take over the estate in 2007, beginning by mapping out the terroir of the estate. A second renovation of the cellars was completed in 2022.

Green in the vineyard

Environmental practices

During cellar renovation, the winery’s design, materials have been taken into consideration to improving its energy efficiency. With significant natural light and solar panels to supply a large portion of the energy needs. Additionally, rainwater run-off is collected to water plants.