Castle Lynch-Moussas - Pauillac 2009

Wine Advocate

91 / 100

byNeal Martinthe1/1/2013

Served blind at the Southwold 2009 tasting. The Lynch-Moussas '09 is turning out to be a little gem. It has a lovely lifted bouquet with blackberries, cassis and a strong, compelling graphite thread. The palate is medium-bodied with dense, grippy tannins. It is masculine, thorough and there is certainly good breeding here. This is a solid Pauillac that should age well. Tasted January 2013.

Wine Advocate

88 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe2/29/2012

This is a large estate of nearly 150 acres owned by Philippe Casteja. He has been making improvements, and the 2009 is certainly one of the better wines I have tasted from this estate. A blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Merlot, the creme de cassis of Pauillac is well-displayed in this medium-bodied, elegant, richly fruity wine. It should drink nicely for 15 or more years.

Jamessuckling.com

92 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe2/15/2012

Attractive nose of blueberries, blackberries and currants follow through to full body, with super silky tannins. Fresh herbs and spices. Very well done from here. Best in 2017.

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

84-87 / 100

byIan D'Agatathe6/30/2010

Le Figaro

88-90 / 100

byBernard Burtschythe6/30/2010

Robe sombre. Nez fruits rouges et épices. En bouche, souple et léger, frais, mais de fort belle densité.

La Revue du Vin de France

16-17 / 20

the5/31/2010

Marqué par de beaux cabernets mûrs qui entrent à hauteur de 72% dans l'assemblage final, c'est le plus massif des Lynch Moussas jeunes que nous ayons dégustés. La bouche est dense, avec une pointe d'alcool qui chauffe en finale. Il devrait évoluer avec grâce.

Le Point

14,5-15 / 20

byJacques Dupontthe5/6/2010

Note végétale au nez, bouche ronde, souple, tendre, tanins souples, finale serrée. O=2015 G=15 ans

Falstaff

91-93 / 100

byPeter Moserthe4/30/2010

Balsamisch unterlegtes Dörrobst, feine Kräuterwürze, Orangenanklang, zart nach Nougat. Saftig, frischer Säurebogen, harmonisch, gut integrierte Tannine, mittlere Konzentration, Kirschen und feine Röstaromen im Nachhall.

TAST

17 / 20

by Bettane & Desseauvethe4/30/2010

Couleur un peu moins intense que Croizet, nez anisé, pauillac tendre, velouté, suave, très droit, mais dans un ensemble aussi relevé le tanin montre un peu moins de classe que d’autres.

Wine Advocate

90-92 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/30/2010

Tasted at Château Batailley and the UGC. A blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon and 28% Merlot, cropped at 39hl/ha, this has a very tight bouquet with notes of blackberry, briary, a touch of undergrowth and with aeration, a hint of black plum. Good definition. The palate is medium-bodied, very harmonious and pure with an almost Margaux-like tannins. Very focused with blackberry, boysenberry, a touch of sandalwood, gentle and elegant towards the finish. This is the best Lynch Moussas...ever? Probably. Tasted March 2010.

Wine Enthusiast

94-96 / 100

byRoger Vossthe4/30/2010

Firm and solid; also full of charm and elegance – the fruit ripe and sweet, delicious. That gives already a wine with balance, tremendous juiciness as well as structure.

Wein Wisser

17 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe4/30/2010

Dunkles Granat, recht satt in der Mitte, rubinroter Rand. Eine so schöne Nase hatte der Lynch- Moussas während der Primeurverkostung noch nie: süss, nussig, schokoladig, mit einer eher rotbeerigen, sehr reifen Frucht. Saftig, cremig, lang und schon fast burgundisch am Gaumen. Im Prinzip nicht unbedingt an einen Pauillac erinnernd, eher an einen ganz besonders feinen, «burgundischen » St. Julien. Bravo! 2015–2027

Wine Advocate

88-90 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/28/2010

Notes of creme de cassis, loamy soil, graphite, and spice box jump from the glass of this dark purplecolored, medium to full-bodied Pauillac. Although somewhat monolithic, it appears to have plenty of depth, purity, and overall equilibrium. It should drink well for 15+ years. (Tasted two times.) Drink 2010-2025.

Wine Spectator

88-91 / 100

the4/9/2010

A balanced wine, with pretty currant and hints of ripe citrus fruit. Medium- to full-bodied, with a balance of tannins and a medium finish. 28 percent Merlot and 62 percent Cabernet Sauvignon.

Decanter Magazine

16 / 20

bySteven Spurrierthe4/9/2010

Dense red, good, quite forward autumnal blackcurrant fruit, attractively elegant, supple and charming. Drink 2013-18

Jancis Robinson

16,5 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/7/2010

Well balanced but not that concentrated on the nose. Sweet and easy and with a hint of air freshener. A little chewy on the end. Cocoa powder. Perfectly nice but without real distinction. Drink 2016-2026