The year 2024 opened with a cold, wet winter, followed by a mild but temperamental spring. The vines budded around March 20, despite heavy rainfall. Temperatures gradually rose, but persistent rainfall from April to May favored the appearance of mildew, accompanied by coulure and millerandage.
Flowering, between mid-May and early June depending on the grape variety, took place under unstable weather conditions. Conditions remained delicate until July, with cumulative rainfall of 400 to 500 mm depending on the property. This made vineyard management particularly demanding.
In mid-July, the climate finally improved with the arrival of warm, overcast weather. August was ideal, with alternating warm days and cool nights, allowing the grapes to ripen nicely.
At the beginning of September, the weather became uncertain again, putting the berries to a severe test. Harvesting takes place from late September to early October, requiring meticulous sorting both in the vineyard and in the winery. This rigorous work resulted in very low yields, but a wine of great quality.
The 2024 vintage stands out for its elegance, aromatic freshness, silky tannins and beautiful fruity expression. A little Extrait, it seduces with its airy, round, floral style - a "smiling" wine, reflecting a complex but magnificently mastered year.
Harvest dates
Merlot: September 02 to October 04, 2024
Cabernet Sauvignon: 03 to 08 October 2024
"Presents length and structure in a linear, compact way, with aromas of blueberry, blackcurrant and a touch of lemongrass. Medium body and slender profile. Fresh, taut fruit." James Suckling
"Lynch-Moussas stands out for its depth and purity. Very explicit in the way it reveals itself, it displays spicy, fruity nuances with scents of elderberry and blueberry complemented by a touch of black pepper. On the palate, the wine has smooth, well-balanced tannins and a refreshing acid structure. A tasty wine that requires patience. A great success. 2029-2044. " Tasted on 23.04.2025 by Yves Beck
"Dark purple with violet highlights and an almost black heart. Quite expressive nose, combining precision and purity, with pretty black fruits - blackberries and blackcurrants - with a hint of graphite and fine toast in the background. On the palate, the structure is well in place, with firm but ripe tannins, elegant fruit, discreet spice and subtle oak. The attack is rather powerful, but the whole remains balanced, with very good length." Markus del Monego
