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Château Lynch-Moussas is a winery in the Pauillac appellation of the Bordeaux region of France. Château Lynch-Moussas is also the name of the red wine produced by this property. The wine produced here was classified as one of eighteen Cinquièmes Crus (Fifth Growths) in the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855.
The estate was originally owned by Count Jean-Baptiste Lynch of Ireland in the 18th century and was at the time much larger than it is today. In the early 20th century it was purchased by the Castéja family, and control was eventually consolidated to Emile Castéja in 1970 by which time the estate had become dilapitated. Since then a complete overhaul of the vineyards and winemaking facilities has been completed in an effort to improve its wine. The Chateau is owned in conjunction with the fifth growth Château Batailley.[1]
[edit] Vineyards and wine
Château Lynch-Moussas' wine originates from the estate's vineyards morcellated through the commune of Pauillac. The soil for these vineyards is typical of the Pauillac consisting mostly of gravel over a limestone subsoil. The Chateau owns plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. A second wine is produced under the label Les Hauts de Lynch-Moussas. [2]
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[edit] References
- ^ H. Johnson & J. Robinson The World Atlas of Wine pg 91 Mitchell Beazley Publishing 2005 ISBN 1840003324
- ^ J. Suckling 50 Best Bordeaux under $50 Wine Spectator Magazine pg 81 March 31st, 2007
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