

(€200.00 L)
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.
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Volume | 0,75l |
Vintage | 2015 |
Alcohol | 13,5° |
Allergens | Contains sulphites. |
Packing | OWC 6 bottles |
Vines | Cabernet Sauvignon 70%, Merlot 24%, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot |
Storage advice | Great cellaring potential |
Consumption guidelines | Drink between 16 and 18°C. |
Taste | Dry |
Producer | Château Lynch-Bages, 33250 Pauillac, France |
Bottling | Mis en bouteille au Château |