{"product_id":"chateau-lynch-moussas-2016-pauillac-5-grand-cru-classe","title":"Château Lynch-Moussas 2016 – Pauillac, 5. Grand Cru Classé","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic, Cabernet Sauvignon-led Pauillac from the acclaimed 2016 Bordeaux vintage, Château Lynch-Moussas 2016 combines dark-fruited intensity with freshness and poise. The estate is classified as a Fifth Growth (5ème Grand Cru Classé) in the historic 1855 classification, and this vintage received 97 points from Decanter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe palate is concentrated and structured, with dark cassis and other black-fruit flavours framed by firm tannins. Notes of cedar, tobacco and graphite bring classic Pauillac character, while freshness and balance carry through to a long, precise finish. Its structure suggests potential for further bottle ageing, though no specific drinking window is provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade from 83% Cabernet Sauvignon and 17% Merlot, the wine was matured in French oak barrels, 60% of them new. Vineyard terroir and harvesting methods are not specified.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe at 16–18°C with beef, lamb or game, or alongside mature hard cheeses. Decanting for around 1–2 hours before serving can help the wine open up and soften its firm tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Lynch-Moussas is a Pauillac estate recognised in the 1855 Bordeaux classification as a 5ème Grand Cru Classé. Its 2016 bottling showcases the appellation’s Cabernet Sauvignon-led style, and Decanter awarded it 97 points.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Lynch-Moussas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55265686683985,"sku":"EVFW-b97ac3c0-68ba-43a3-8829-498cde8edbf0","price":49.37,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/chateau-lynch-moussas-2016-pauillac-5-grand-cru-classe-0.png?v=1791792502","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/chateau-lynch-moussas-2016-pauillac-5-grand-cru-classe","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}