Château Lynch-Moussas

Located to the west of Pauillac, this estate is in the 18th century, like Lynch Bages, owned by the famous family of Irish origin Lynch. Its wine is classified 5th Grand Cru in 1855. Acquired by Jean Castéja in 1919, then owner of Duhart-Milon, historical property of the family Castéja, the estate hardly passes the trials of the century. The year 1969 marks a decisive turning point with the purchase of the family shares by Emile Castéja.

This is the beginning of the rebirth with the renewal of the vineyard and the reconstruction of cellars and vats. It is now Philippe Casteja, son of Emile, who runs the property together with the trading house Borie-Manoux and several other castles in the hands of the family including neighbor Batailley.

The 57 hectare vineyard is planted on gravelly Garonne soils with Cabernet Sauvignon (70%) and Merlot (30%) grape varieties. The average age of the vines is 30 years and the density of plantation close to 8,000 feet / ha. Disbudding, leaf stripping and green harvesting have been set up in recent years to bring high quality grapes to maturity.

The estate also produces, since 2001, a second wine "Les Hauts de Lynch-Moussas".
Lynch-Moussas is a member of the Union des Grands Crus.

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33250, France