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Lynch Moussas 2005

RegionBordeaux
Subregion France > Bordeaux > Left Bank > Pauillac
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietyCabernet Sauvignon

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Tasting Notes

The 2005 Lynch-Moussas is a supple, fruit-driven wine from the Castéja family. It shows well, with ripe tannin, some blackcurrants, spice and earth. This medium-bodied wine should drink well for another 15 or more years. Drink: 2015 - 2030

89
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (219), June 2015
86
James Suckling, WineSpectator.com, February 2008

Tasted blind. Dark ruby. Luscious, round and a tad fragile. Very lively and transparent as opposed to dense. Already approachable.
Drink 2015-2027

16.5
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, March 2017

Good deep colour, fine concentration of floral fruit, nice lift of acidity, shows both ripeness and elegance. Drink 2009-20.

17
Steven Spurrier, Decanter.com, April 2006

Very tannic, very classy. Superb presence, has ripe flesh, and is firm and classy. The aftertaste goes on and on. Drink from 2020. Awarded 5 stars.

18.5+
Decanter.com, Decanter.com, July 2008
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While still behind most of the Pauillac classified growths, Lynch Moussas is improving with each vintage as Philippe Casteja continues to upgrade this estate. The deep ruby/purple-tinged 2005 exhibits notes of blackberries, currants, and hints of smoke and toasty oak in the background. Medium-bodied, with good tannic structure, decent acidity, and a heady finish, it should drink well between 2012-2020.

88
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (176), April 2008

Pretty berry and currant aromas, with hints of licorice. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a fresh, clean finish. Refined. We will see if it's up to 2003 or 2000

85/88
James Suckling, WineSpectator.com, March 2006

Looks quite developed. Light, mild, fresh nose. Lovely balance - very velvety texture and tannins well hidden. Not that long though.

16.5
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, February 2009

Rather dull crimson. Grown-up wine that has depth of fruit and very serious winemaking effort (and expensive oak) in there. Full-on attempt to seduce with both very fine-boned fruit and some of the most expensive oak money can buy. Dry finish. A long-term player. The alcohol is certainly not at all obvious. The best Lynch Moussas I remember tasting. Drink 2016-30

17.5
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, April 2006
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