Blanc de Lynch Bages - Bordeaux 2016

La Revue du Vin de France

16 / 20

the6/6/2017

Les notes de pêche de vigne jaillissent du verre. Bouche de belle droiture, avec de l'éclat.

Wine Advocate

88 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/2/2017

The 2016 Blanc de Lynch Bages had been bottled the week before I tasted it. A blend of 52% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Sémillon and 18% Muscadelle. It has a straightforward bouquet with citrus lemon, grapefruit and touch of yellow flowers. The palate is well balanced with crisp acidity, taut and linear with pink grapefruit and touches of quince, a nice touch of sour lemon lending some tension towards the finish. Drink over the next three or four years.

Wine Spectator

87-90 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/28/2017

Open, with modest lime, thyme and white asparagus notes. Quick finish.—J.M.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

16 / 20

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/28/2017

Ce vin est déjà mis en bouteille. Couleur pâle. Nez intense, frais, sentant bon le citron. Bouche caressante et très vive pour le millésime, évoluant suave et aromatique. Bonne longueur savoureuse. L’ensemble est joyeux et très agréable. Assemblage : 52 % sauvignon, 30 % sémillon, 18 % muscadelle. Degré d’alcool : 13°8, pH : 2.98. Je conseille de le boire avant cinq ans.

The Wine Cellar Insider

92 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/27/2017

Crisp, fresh, citrus, flowers, lime and green apple notes, with a round, sweet, appealing, rich, yellow citrus finish are what you’ll find here.

Vinous

88 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/26/2017

The 2016 Lynch-Bages Blanc is a tasty, crisp white to drink now and over the next year or so, while the citrus peel and floral notes retain their brightness. All things considered, the Blanc shows good freshness for the year, with the extra kick of tropical, exotic fruit that the Muscadelle brings to the blend. The composition is 52% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Sémillon and 18% Muscadelle.

Decanter.com

94 / 100

byJane Ansonthe4/25/2017

This offers more proof that the whites in the Médoc have resisted the heat of August. The pH here is 3.01, and certainly the impression in the glass is of beautiful freshness with a creamy mid-palate of white peaches, honeysuckle and gentle citrus sorbet. Fermented at a low temperature in a combination of stainless steel, one year old barrels and 45% new oak with a very light toast, this is very delicate and extremely pretty. A blend of 52% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Semillon and 18% Muscadelle. Drinking Window 2019 - 2032

Jancis Robinson

16,5 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/25/2017

52% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Sémillon, 18% Muscadelle. Picked mainly after the rains of 13 September. 45% new oak.Pungent with a slightly rich palate entry and then masses of crispness. Really quite tight on the end. Racy and lots of tension, with none of the flab of some dry whites in 2016. Drink 2018-2021

Decanter.com

94 / 100

byJane Ansonthe4/24/2017

This offers more proof that the whites in the Médoc have resisted the heat of August. The pH here is 3.01, and certainly the impression in the glass is of beautiful freshness with a creamy mid-palate of white peaches, honeysuckle and gentle citrus sorbet. Fermented at a low temperature in a combination of stainless steel, one year old barrels and 45% new oak with a very light toast, this is very delicate and extremely pretty. A blend of 52% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Semillon and 18% Muscadelle. Drinking Window 2019 - 2032

Jamessuckling.com

95 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/5/2017

This is really excellent with sliced apples, lemon rind, minerals and stones. Medium to full body, vivid and energetic acidity and a long and powerful, almost minerally finish. Wow.