Château Lynch-Moussas - Pauillac
The origins of Château Lynch-Moussas date back to the 16th Century. This historic estate was purchased by the Comte Jean-Baptiste Lynch in the 18th Century. The property at that time was located on 3 plateaus outside of the town of Pauillac: the Bages, Madrac and Moussas. The property was divided in the early 19th Century, becoming Château Lynch-Bages and Château Lynch-Moussas. Both chateaux were ranked 5th Classified Growth, one of 18 chateaux in Pauillac ranked in the famous classification of 1855. Chateau Lynch-Moussas was acquired by the Casteja family in 1919, long-time négociants and land owners in Pauillac. Today, 62 hectares (140 acres) of vines are planted on deep soil with a limestone sub-soil, ideal terroir for Cabernet Sauvignon. The vineyards are planted 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot, and are bordered by some famous neighbors including the notable châteaux of Latour, Pichon-Longueville Baron, Lynch-Bages, Batailley and Grand Puy-Lacoste. Château Lynch-Moussas has always been something of an “under the radar” wine, an over-achiever that offers excellent value in the rarified world of classified Bordeaux wine.