Château Lynch-Bages – Echo de Lynch-Bages 2020 – Pauillac Bordeaux France

Echo de Lynch-Bages 2020 is the polished second wine of Château Lynch-Bages, combining Pauillac structure with generous fresh red fruit, rounded tannins and an elegant, energetic finish.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape(s): 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot
• Region / Appellation: Pauillac AOC, Bordeaux, France
• Vintage: 2020
• Aging: 12 months in one-year-old barrels
• Alcohol: 13.03% ABV
• Style: Dry, medium-bodied Left Bank Bordeaux red

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Nose: Fresh redcurrant and raspberry layered with cassis, violet and graphite
• Taste: Juicy red and dark fruit with savory Pauillac mineral character and cedar-toned depth
• Texture: Well-rounded, polished tannins with freshness and controlled structure
• Finish: Fresh, elegant and persistent, with red fruit and graphite lingering through the close

First produced under the Echo de Lynch-Bages name in 2008, the estate’s second wine shares the character and precision of the Grand Vin while offering a more approachable expression in its youth. The 2020 vintage was also the first made in Château Lynch-Bages’ new winery, and Echo shows the year’s combination of ripe fruit, freshness and refined tannic structure beautifully.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Genuine Lynch-Bages pedigree at a more accessible level than the Grand Vin
• A classic 60% Cabernet Sauvignon / 40% Merlot Pauillac blend with both structure and generosity
• Polished enough to enjoy now, while retaining the depth and balance to age
• An excellent introduction to serious Left Bank Bordeaux without sacrificing château character

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Grilled ribeye or strip steak
• Roast lamb with rosemary
• Duck breast with a red-wine reduction
• Mushroom risotto or roasted mushrooms
• Aged Comté or Gruyère

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Pauillac lovers who want Lynch-Bages character in a more approachable expression
✓ Cabernet Sauvignon drinkers who enjoy cassis, graphite and structured freshness
✓ Bordeaux collectors looking for a polished second wine from the 2020 vintage
✕ Not ideal if you prefer light, low-tannin reds
✕ Not ideal if you want overtly sweet or jam-driven fruit

🏅 Scores

• James Suckling: 96 points
• Jeb Dunnuck: 94 points
• Decanter: 93 points
• Wine Spectator: 91 points