2020 Chateau Lynch Moussas 3000ml

95 POINTS

Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast

94–96. Barrel Sample. This is an estate that really has been turned round by the Castéja family. This new vintage shows fine potential, a balance between fruit and the rich texture of ripe Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine will age seriously well.

94 POINTS

James Suckling

This is a very structured red with lots of blackberry, currant, walnut and graphite. Full-bodied and long. Nice chewiness. 72% cabernet sauvignon, the rest merlot. Points: 94-95

94 POINTS

James Suckling

Really classic aromas of black and red currants with bark, mushrooms and black truffles. Full-bodied with lovely velvety tannins and a fluidity and brightness. Firm, velvety finish. Extremely well done for this estate. 72% cabernet sauvignon and 28% merlot. Drink after 2028.

93 POINTS

Peter Moser - Falstaff

Dark ruby garnet, purple reflections, delicate rim brightening. Still some dominant wood savouriness, tobacco nuances, black cherries, some leather and vanilla. Medium complexity, fresh cherries and some cassis on the palate, integrated tannins, elegant and long lasting, a fresh food companion, certain ageing potential.

92 POINTS

Peter Moser - Falstaff

Deep ruby, opaque core, purple reflections. Delicately spiced wild black berry fruit - blackberries and cassis, tobacco nuances. Medium body, red cherries, round, integrated tannins, forward juicy fruit, congenial and very nicely balanced.

91 POINTS

Jane Anson - Decanter

Rich smoky notes, coffee, mocha, raspberry and black cherry, grilled cedar - a little short on the finish. Tasted several times, and the oak is pretty dominant, it struggles to allow enough gaps through the structure to let the fruit out. A yield of 42hl/ha. 60% new oak

90 POINTS

Peter Moser - Falstaff

Intense ruby, purple reflections, discreet brightening on the rim. Floral nuances, ripe red wild berries, red cherries, some vanilla. Medium complexity, red fruit nuances, integrated tannins, a fresh structure, salty nuances, a lively food companion.