A rather rich, dramatic rendition of this estate, the 2019 Lynch-Moussas bursts with aromas of dark berry fruit, pencil shavings and toasty new oak. Full-bodied, ample and muscular, with a fleshy core of fruit, succulent acids and ripe, powdery tannins that assert themselves on the finish, it will reward a bit of bottle age with flamboyant drinking. William Kelley, Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 2019 Lynch-Moussas, in an embossed bottle to celebrate a century of ownership by the Castèja family, has an understated bouquet of blackberry, briar, tobacco and touches of pencil shaving, and still that touch of mint. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grained tannins, good backbone, firm grip and much more substance on the finish compared to previous vintages, that tincture of Earl Grey coming through with time. This is an excellent, classically styled Pauillac. Neal Martin, Vinous

The 2019 Lynch-Moussas is a wild, potent wine. Dark red cherry, iron, smoke, espresso, licorice, leather and mint convey intensity and virile power. The 2019 is deep and fleshy, at times a bit rustic too, but long on character. I would give it a few years in bottle first. Antonio Galloni, Vinous

Classification: Fifth Growths in 1855 Bordeaux Classification

Region: Pauillac, Bordeaux, France

Grape Varietal: 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot

Critic Rating: Robert Parker Wine Advocate 91+ Points, Vinous(NM) 92 Points, Vinous(AG) 94 Points

Suggested Drink Window: 2024 - 2050