2022 Chateau Lynch-Moussas Pauillac

Let’s take a little trip back in time. Once upon the 18th century, Count Jean-Baptiste Lynch, an Irishman with impeccable taste, owned a Left Bank estate so vast, it eventually split into two legends—one became Château Lynch-Bages (yes, that Lynch-Bages), and the other? Well, you’re looking at it: Château Lynch-Moussas, the sleeper hit of Pauillac.

The classically designed château was constructed in 1850, standing as a testament to timeless elegance. Then, in 1919, Château Lynch-Moussas was purchased by the Casteja family and their negociant powerhouse, Borie Manoux. These are the same Bordeaux big shots behind other legendary estates like Château Batailley and Château Trotte Vieille.

Since acquiring Lynch-Moussas, the Casteja family has poured their expertise into refining both the vineyards and the winemaking process. And let’s just say, they know a thing or two about Bordeaux.

The vines that birth this beauty are planted in the classic Pauillac terroir—gravel, clay, and limestone, soaking up that Left Bank magic. And while some Bordeaux estates are all about squeezing every last drop out of their land, Lynch-Moussas plays the long game, keeping 140 hectares dedicated to lush greenery, forests, and parkland—because balance isn’t just for great wine, it’s for life.

Now, a quick warning: 2022 is shaping up to be a knockout year, already with a 95-98pt rating from Wine Spectator, and savvy collectors are already making their moves. So if you want a bottle (or, let’s be honest, a case) of a future classic, you might want to act fast. 

2022 was an extraordinary vintage for Bordeaux, it was blessed with a 95-98 pt review by Wine Spectator who said: "A new paradigm for Bordeaux. Very aromatic and sleek, fresh and pure in feel, with all major varietals performing well; far more consistent than the 2018-2020 trio."

Aging: 60% new French oak barrels for about 18 months.