Chateau Lynch-Bages 5eme Cru Classe, Pauillac 2015

One of the finest Pauillacs of 2015, Lynch-Bages is rich, racy and voluptuous. A rush of dark red and purplish stone fruit, mint, new leather, spice and blood orange give the 2015 a very decidedly exotic character that is impossible to miss. 

Raspberry jam, mocha, new leather and expressive floral notes appear with time in the glass, rounding things out nicely. Even though the 2015 is quite forward and open at this stage, the wine has plenty of stuffing and the underlying structure to support many years of exceptional drinking. 

This is a stellar showing for Lynch Bages. 

Drink 2025 - 2055

Very classic styled Lynch with pretty ripe fruit and tannin balanced. Full body, firm and chewy tannins yet polished and refined. Alcohol and fruit balance are lower than in other top years, giving this wine freshness and energy.

Well-expressed, lightly concentrated black fruits with nice freshness to match the ripeness. A fine wine in a minor key.

Drink 2019 - 2028

Medium to deep garnet-purple in colour, the 2015 Lynch Bages offers up crushed black berries, black cherries and dried herbs with an earthy undercurrent. The medium-bodied palate is firm and taut, with lively fruit and a chewy finish.