Château Lynch-Bages 2015

The richness and elegance of a great Pauillac red wine

The estate

Located at the gates of Pauillac, the Château Lynch Bages is an estate that has marked the history of the Médoc. While the Bages terroir has been known since the 16th century, it gained fame in the 18th century. Led by the son of an Irish citizen named Thomas Lynch, the Bages cru was recognized at the Paris Universal Exhibition. Entering the fold of the J-M Cazes family on the eve of the Second World War, Château Lynch-Bages is one of the most beautiful references among the great wines of Pauillac.

In constant pursuit of excellence and innovation, Château Lynch-Bages carried out a new parcel division in 2006, breaking down 90 original cadastral parcels into 180 to 200 sub-parcels. The 2020 vintage is the first vintage to be produced in the brand new facilities of Château Lynch-Bages. Designed by the architect Chien Chung (Didi) Pei, internationally recognized for his minimalist architectural style, this new vat room and its aging cellar are state-of-the-art tools aimed at magnifying through goldsmith vinifications the terroir of this emblematic property of Pauillac.

The vineyard

Château Lynch-Bages oversees a 90-hectare vineyard planted on Garonne gravels characteristic of the Pauillac terroir.

Vinification and aging

The grapes are hand-harvested and undergo selective sorting in the vineyard. Malolactic fermentations are carried out for 1/3 in vats and 2/3 in barrels. Aging for 18 months in oak barrels (including 75% new wood).

Blend

Cabernet sauvignon (70%)
Merlot (24%)
Cabernet franc (4%)
Petit verdot (2%).

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Lynch-Bages 2015

Tasting 

Color
Bright, the color is adorned with subtle purple reflections.

Nose
Expressive, the nose combines fruity fragrances (blackcurrant, black fruits) with delicious empyreumatic notes conferred by aging.

Palate
A frank attack precedes a full and supple mouth. The palate seduces with its silky tannic structure and its finish of beautiful persistence.