Chateau Lynch Bages Aoc Paulliac 2015 75cl

The Château Lynch-Bages 2015 is a balanced, powerful and elegant 5th Grand Cru Classé red Pauillac, with aging potential of 20 to 25 years and characteristic notes of black fruit, cocoa and spices.

General information
Château name: Château Lynch-Bages
Vintage: 2015
Appellation: Pauillac AOC, Bordeaux, France
Classification: 5th Grand Cru Classé
Type: Red wine
Volume: 75 cl
Alcohol: 13.5%
Allergens: Contains sulfites
Certification: Sustainable agriculture
Grape varieties and blend
Classic Bordeaux blend including: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot

The 2015 vintage is renowned for its exceptional quality thanks to ideal weather conditions and well-drained gravel soils 

Vinification and aging
Hand-harvested with selective sorting in the vineyard
Malolactic fermentation: 1/3 in tanks, 2/3 in barriques
Aging: 18 months in oak barrels, 75% of which are new 

Tasting
Appearance: Deep garnet with purple highlights 

Nose: Intense, with notes of blackcurrant, black cherries, chocolate, garrigue, tapenade, vanilla and undergrowth, sometimes with hints of leather or dried herbs 

Palate: Medium-full to full-bodied structure, pronounced attack, ample and supple mouthfeel, silky tannic structure, long, persistent and seductive finish 

Peak and aging potential
Current stage: Maturity
Aging potential: 2025–2041, with optimal maturation over the next 20–25 years 

Recommended serving temperature: 16–18°C 

Food pairings
Grilled or sauced red meats: beef fillet, roast lamb, duck breast
Game and game meats
Dishes with mushrooms or truffles, such as porcini mushroom risotto
Aged cheeses: Comté, Saint-Nectaire
Regional Bordeaux cuisine: veal saddle with porcini mushrooms 

Notes and distinctions
Guide Hachette des Vins 2019: 2 stars, Coup de Cœur for this remarkable vintage 

Tasting notes: blackcurrant, black fruit, vanilla, cocoa, subtle aromas of tobacco and undergrowth 

Wine Advocates and critics describe a flamboyant, structured, consistent and immediately appealing wine, with beautifully integrated tannins and an impressive finish 

This 2015 edition of Château Lynch-Bages is a complete and elegant wine, representative of the Pauillac appellation, offering a rich sensory experience and considerable aging potential for lovers of great Bordeaux.