Château Lynch-Bages 2015 - Pauillac, Bordeaux

Overall profile:

Château Lynch-Bages 2015 illustrates all the power and finesse characteristic of this emblematic Pauillac Grand Cru. This particularly successful vintage combines concentration and elegance, with a remarkable balance between fruity richness and tannic structure. Careful vinification and meticulous ageing allow the typical character of the deep gravel terroir to be fully expressed, underlined by a fine mineral freshness.

Tasting:

Colour: Deep red, almost black with purple highlights

Nose: Intense and complex, combining notes of ripe black fruit (blackcurrant, blackberry), graphite, cedar, tobacco and fine spices

Palate: Rich, powerful attack, underpinned by ripe, well-integrated tannins. The wine is round and fresh, with a long, elegant finish of wood and mineral nuances.

Notes & critics:

James Suckling: 95/100

Wine Advocate (Neal Martin): 92-94/100

Vinous (Antonio Galloni): 93-95/100

Decanter: 93/100

Wine Spectator: 94/100

Food & wine pairings:

Château Lynch-Bages 2015 goes perfectly with grilled red meats or red meats in sauce, such as pan-fried fillet of beef, onglet with Bordeaux sauce or venison stew. It also goes very well with game dishes, wild mushrooms and mature hard cheeses.