The 2000 Château Lynch-Bages is a rich, full-bodied wine with a blend of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, and 11% Cabernet Franc. It offers aromas of blackberries, cassis, graphite, and tobacco. On the palate, it’s smooth with integrated tannins and a long, elegant finish. Still evolving, it’s drinking beautifully now but has great aging potential for the next 20+ years.

The Wine Advocate | RP 97
Published: Aug 31, 2011

Beginning to open magnificently, the still dense purple-colored 2000 reveals a blossoming bouquet of blackberries, cassis, graphite and pen ink. Full-bodied with velvety tannins that have resolved themselves beautifully over the last eleven years, this wine is still an adolescent, but it exhibits admirable purity, texture, mouthfeel and power combined with elegance. One of the all-time great examples of Lynch Bages, the 2000 is just beginning to drink well yet promises to last for another 20-25+ years.
Drink Date: 2011-2036

Jamessuckling.com | JS 95
Published: Apr 27, 2014

Another wonderful 2000 coming out of its long sleep. Beautiful aromas of berry, tobacco, herb and spice that follow through to a full palate with round, textured tannins and lots of fruit.

Jancisrobinson.com | JR 17.5
Published: Mar 12, 2025
Drink: 2012-2035

71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Aged for 15 months in oak barrels (70% new).
Red hue with a touch of brick at the rim. Appealing nose with complexity and some evolution. Nutty, herbal notes with a cassis and dark-fruit undertow. Freshness on the palate but with sweetness and generosity of fruit. Refined tannins with length and poise on the finish. 

Lynchbages.com

Outstandingly consistent quality…

The estate’s reputation as a top quality wine producer took off in 1945 after a series of exceptional vintages. Over the years, the wines have gained finesse and complexity. Château Lynch-Bages is defined by its outstandingly consistent quality. Vintage after vintage, the wine has acquired greater accuracy, adding distinction to the hedonistic that made its reputation.

The wine’s distinctive character has earned it a place amongst Pauillac’s greatest. Generous right from its youth, it develops structure, finesse and elegance as it matures.

2000 Blend
71%Cabernet Sauvignon
16%Merlot
11%Cabernet Franc
2%Petit Verdot

Rumours had been emanating from Bordeaux since the first Merlot grape was plucked from the vine back in mid September. All unanimous that 2000 was going to be something quite special.

The weather leading up to the harvest had been perfect and from mid-July to mid-September there was virtually no rain at all. The fine weather continued through to the end of the Cabernet Sauvignon harvest in mid-October with only one day of rain to refresh the vines and momentarily worry the vignerons. Harvest took place between September 25th and October 10th.

Lynch-Bages 2000 displays a wonderful bouquet of fresh crushed blackberries, and typical characteristics of graphite. Similar on the palate with great fruit and concentration.

Plenty of tannins on the long finish.