Echo De Lynch Bages Pauillac 2021

The 2021 Echo de Lynch-Bages is a refined second wine from the renowned Château Lynch-Bages in Pauillac, offering a classic expression of the appellation with a blend of 56% Merlot and 44% Cabernet Sauvignon. This medium-bodied red displays a deep garnet-purple color and an aromatic profile of fresh blackcurrants, blackberries, and cassis, complemented by savory notes of graphite, pencil shavings, and dried herbs. On the palate, it is lively and youthfully structured with grainy tannins and a fresh, crunchy fruit character that reflects the cooler 2021 vintage. Aged for 12 months in one-year-old French oak barrels, it balances its 13.1% alcohol with crisp acidity, leading to a lingering finish of cedar and tobacco. While accessible and charming in its youth, it possesses the balance and depth to evolve beautifully over the next decade, making it a dependable choice for early to mid-term drinking.