The 2023 Blanc de Lynch-Bages, just bottled a week before this tasting, is terrific. Bright citrus peel, dried flowers, almond, lime and crushed rocks lend quite a bit of nuance. A dollop of Muscadelle adds tropical flair without overpowering the balance. This is very nicely proportioned. 04/2024

The 2023 Blanc de Lynch-Bages has a fresh, orchard-fruit-scented bouquet, maybe a bit constrained since it was only bottled two weeks prior to my visit. The palate is well balanced with more complexity than the aromatics at the moment—pear and white peach, with almond shavings toward the finish. Fine. 04/2024

Already bottled, the 2023 Blanc de Lynch-Bages possesses a lemony bouquet of citron oil, lemongrass, spring flowers and a lactic touch, which can be attributed to its recent bottling. Juicy and fresh, it is moderately weighted with a phenolic texture and a long, mouthwatering finish with a somewhat musky-inflected aftertaste due to the presence of Muscadelle. This is a blend of 81% Sauvignon Blanc, 11% Sémillon and 8% Muscadelle. It has a pH of 3.12 and was matured for six months on the lees with 50% new oak. 04/2024

First made in 1978 (the first vintage sold was 1990), the 2023 Château Lynch-Bages Blanc is Sauvignon Blanc-dominated and offers bright citrus, honeyed flowers, and some chalky minerality in a medium-bodied, lively, juicy, elegant style. It's not massive, but it’s balanced and impeccably made. 05/2024

Ce vin vient juste d'être mis en bouteilles. Couleur pâle, aux reflets verts. Nez intense, fin, pur et fruité, sentant bon la poire. En bouche, la joie de boire bon et frais m'enchante. Corps juteux et parfumé (merci la muscadelle), texture soyeuse, le vin jongle dans la bouche. C'est superbe ! Assemblage : 81 % sauvignon blanc, 11 % sémillon, 8 % muscadelle. Degré d'alcool : 13°2 - pH : 3,12. 04/2024