2015 Chateau Lynch-Bages

See more wines from Chateau Lynch-Bages. ABOUT THE WINE. The 2015 vintage is rich, ripe, velvety and already has silky tannins. In terms of variety, although diluted slightly by the September rain, the Merlot nevertheless gives the wine a lovely freshness and beautiful fruity aromas. The Cabernet and Petit Verdot express rarely-reached notes of fresh, ripe fruit.. It is characterised by its elegance and great homogeneity. Its tannin ripeness is perfect, and its wonderfully balanced acidity enhances the aromatic freshness of the fruit. The wine spent 18 months in French oak (75% new) and is 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot. TASTING NOTES. Lynch-Bages 2015 has a brilliant, deep colour with purple hues. Its nose clearly expresses aromas of cassis and dark fruit, mixed with the empyreumatic notes that come with ageing. It has a straightforward attack and a voluminous yet supple mid-palate. The wine has a marked but silky tannic structure, and a persistent finish illustrative of a particularly ripe vintage. Drinking well already, will likely keep for decades to come. FOOD PAIRING. Pair with all classic meats, as well as Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta as well as cheese. Try spiced lamb shanks, or a Lancashire hotpot with black pudding and a red wine coulis.