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Château Lynch Bages Château Lynch-Bages Red wine ● Pauillac

2015 75cl

  • HAC
  • 92
    RP
  • 18
    RVF
  • 18
    B+D
  • Photo for illustration purposes only. Vintage sold: 2015
    Château Lynch Bages - Château Lynch-Bages - 2015 - Rouge
    • Grand Cru classé Grand Cru classé
    • Légende Légende
    • Vin de garde Vin de garde
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    In a few words ...

    A contrasting winter followed by a cool, rainy spring failed to make up for the water deficit that had built up over the last few seasons. Between July 15 and September 24, a dry, hot climate with wide temperature variations set in. The drought continued to worsen. This particular climatic context led to local blockages, resulting in disparities in ripening, with small berries. Veraison, like flowering, remained slow. Our soils, composed of deep gravel mixed with a significant clay base, mitigate the negative effects of a significant water deficit. This ensures progressive ripening of the grapes even in very dry conditions. The grapes remained very healthy until the last week of September, but rainfall accelerated the start of harvesting, which began on September 27 and lasted until October 18. The grapes were aged in oak barrels for 18 months (75% new wood). A contrasting winter, followed by a cool, rainy spring, failed to make up for the water deficit that had built up over the last few years. Between July 15 and September 24, a dry, hot climate with wide temperature variations set in. The drought continued to worsen. This particular climatic context led to local blockages, resulting in disparities in ripening, with small berries. Veraison, like flowering, remained slow. Our soils, composed of deep gravel mixed with a significant clay base, mitigate the negative effects of a significant water deficit. This ensures progressive ripening of the grapes even in very dry conditions. The grapes remained very healthy until the last week of September, but rainfall accelerated the start of harvesting, which began on September 27 and lasted until October 18. oak barrels for 18 months (75% new wood)

    Tasting notes

    Appearance

    Dense, dark garnet color, drawing on purple in its youth.

    Aroma

    The bouquet consists of black and red fruits, roasting, licorice and leather.

    Wine Empyreumatic | Fruity | Spicy

    Taste

    The Pauillacs are vigorous and tannic, which softens with age which allows the tannins to melt and give a nice and round structure.

    Wine Fruity

    Product details

    Keeps

    20 years

    Peak

    -

    Service

    17°C

    Grape varieties Cabernet-franc, Cabernet-sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit verdot

    Terroir The Pauillac appellation is based on thick rumps of gravel resting on limestone-dominated marls. The proximity of the Gironde estuary allows a thermal regulation favorable to a good maturation of the grapes.

    Culture type

    Reasoned agriculture

    Alcohol

    13.5%

    Content

    75cl

    Decanting

    30 min.

    Food and wine pairings

    Meat

    Roasted lamb, game, tournedos, rib of beef on the bone

    Cheeses

    Fried mushrooms

    Guides reviews

    4.61/5

    (10 ratings by guides)

    2 / 3 Le Guide Hachette

    92 / 100 Parker Wine Advocate

    18 / 20 La Revue du Vin de France avant 2020

    18 / 20 Bettane et Desseauve avant 2020

    95 / 100 James Suckling

    17 / 20 Jancis Robinson

    94 / 100 Wine Spectator

    95 / 100 Jean-Marc Quarin

    96 / 100 Vinous

    94 / 100 Wine Decider

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