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Famille J-M Cazes Pauillac 2020
Pauillac, Haut-Médoc, Médoc, Bordeaux, FranceThe J-M Cazes Pauillac is the third-tier label of the renowned Pauillac powerhouse Château Lynch-Bages. It is designed for earlier drinking than its Cru Classé relative and often rivals Mouton Rothschild and Lafite Rothschild in blind tastings. The property can trace its history back to the 16th century, though it was renovated and modernized by the Cazes family in the 1990s. Jean-Michel Cazes' family has owned Lynch-Bages for decades, making him well-versed in all things Bordeaux and Pauillac. It is a 74/23/3 cabernet sauvignon, merlot, and cabernet franc blend with spicy dark cherry, plum, and blackberry. The palate is tinged with graphite and structured with rich, slightly sticky tannins at this point. It is dry and sophisticated, but then it should be for the price. A solid introduction to the style of the famous AOC Pauillac, from a highly regarded vintage.Tasted: 12 February 2026Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $60.98 | 750ml | BCL Stores |
| AB49.99 | $0.00 | 750ml | select private retailers |
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon - Cabernet Franc - MerlotUPC: 3760020135973
