Lynch Moussas 1996
Lynch Moussas 1996 is a dry, medium-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc (Bordeaux, France), in the medium, savoury reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is some. Good with steak, lamb, roast chicken, roast pork. Cheapest offer £60.00 at Hedonism Wines.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| de Fieuzal 2005 Chateau de Fieuzal · Pessac-Leognan | £60.00 | |||
| Lafon Rochet 1988 Chateau Lafon-Rochet · Bordeaux | £60.00 | |||
| Boyd Cantenac 1998 Chateau Boyd-Cantenac · Margaux | £62.40 | |||
| Lagrange 2008 Chateau Lagrange · Saint-Estèphe | £65.00 |
Lynch Moussas 1996 is a medium-bodied, Cabernet Sauvignon-based red wine from the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux. Ranked as a Pauillac Grand Cru Classé in the 1855 classification, Château Lynch-Moussas was acquired by Jean Castéja in 1919 and the subsequent generations of the Castéja family have developed, modernised and enhanced this Grand Cru d’Excellence. "The 1996 Lynch-Moussas is still surprisingly deep in colour, quite limpid, with little sign of its age. The bouquet is classic ‘old school’ Pauillac with pencil shavings infusing the black fruit, touches of cold black tea and mahogany bureau. The palate is medium-bodied with an East Asian-tinged opening, hoisin and a pinch of white pepper. This displays better than expected substance and cohesion, lightly spiced on its finely-tuned and quite vigorous finish. The 1996 is drinking perfectly now and, on this showing, should give another 12-15 years of drinking pleasure." Vinous, 2021