Chateau Lynch Bages 2015 Bordeaux Premium Wine Review - 5th Growth Wine

[@doublewides]

Amazing to hear the technology that these wineries employ. I pre-ordered CLB a while back and after this review I now can’t wait for it to arrive (even though I will have to let it sit a few years).

[@TrophyWineHunter]

doublewides: so surprised it was so accessible now. I would have thought I should wait another 10 years before opening but I think it will start hitting its prime in 2-3 years. Cheers!

[@humble550]

Just drank LB 2018 was thinking way too early but just wanted to try out as many people say it's assessable already. Surprisingly it was so drinkable at this young age. It showed great balance, richness and opulence of black fruits..quite a feminine in style imo.

[@TrophyWineHunter]

@@humble550 I think that is what you will find with new LB....it is much more accessible and the wine is way more consistent that in the 1980-2000. Between 2000-2010, I feel it is a transition period and starting maybe around 2012, 2013, you start to see a change. But I would say after 2015, this wine is really producing on all cylinders. I think 2018 is the first vintage produced from their new facilities and going forward, I expect this wine's prices start to soar. Cheers!

[@humble550]

Greetings from Thailand 🇹🇭 Great sharing as always! Been watching your channel for a long time....always useful & helpful. As mentioned in the other subscriber I tried LB 18' early this month and felt exactly what you shared...I found it very drinkable, feminine in style, good balance, beautiful richness, opulence of back fruits and subtle tannins already after decanted 30 min. Forgot to mention earlier I also found LB 18' like a twin of cos d'estournel 14' which I just drank in May. Please keep up the good work and Happy Drinking 🙂🍷

[@TrophyWineHunter]

Win: thank you for your continued support. What I find amazing about modern LB is that is it so approachable so young, even in tannic vintages. This speaks to the quality of the tannins. Tannins can be bold yet subtle at the same time. I learned this by drinking the To Kalon wines. Cheers!

[@dormmma2619]

Wow great to know someone from the same country is watching

[@TrophyWineHunter]

@@dormmma2619 so thrilled I have subscribers from all around the world! Cheers everyone from Thailand!

[@coryz6880]

Great review, thank you 🍷

[@TrophyWineHunter]

thank you for your continued support. Cheers!

[@jwcchu1]

Great video. I have a few bottles of 2019 to be delivered later this year.

[@TrophyWineHunter]

Thank you for viewing my video and your kind comment. Please like, subscribe and keep watching. Cheers

[@grigorhaig]

Excellent video! I drank just one bottle of LB until now. I will drink other young vintages as soon as possible.

[@TrophyWineHunter]

cheers and thanks for your continued support

[@user-bm7bj6kq9e]

I have never had Lynch Bages before. This has definitely peaked my interest, but I can't seem to get it in some of vintages I would like sadly. I like the fact that the audience can vote on what you drink next - you should do that again if you want. I personally watch this channel to get tasting notes on wines so I get a sense of what I want to buy next, so when you vote you feel like you have some kind of influence on the outcome of what the next video will be. Hopes this makese sense. Have a nice summer from Denmark. :-)

[@TrophyWineHunter]

M: thank you for viewing my video and taking the time to leave a comment. I am gratified by your comment as that is exactly what I trying to accomplish: I hope that when a viewer buys a wine, particularly a Trophy wine, and opens it to drink, my videos provide some background information or guidance so that you get the most out of the bottle. I, and many others, have often made the mistake of opening a really expensive bottle without knowing very much about it. That is a missed opportunity in my mind. Please like, subscribe and keep watching. Cheers!

[@user-bm7bj6kq9e]

@@TrophyWineHunter Exactly. And already subbed a long time ago 😉

[@eflinneflinn]

Yum! Lunch Bags!!

[@TrophyWineHunter]

Ed: thank you for viewing my video..I have never heard LB called this but I love it! Cheers!

[@rjo8500]

Good video. I have a decent supply of 2015 LB in my cellar which I’ll most likely start drinking in 2025 into 2035. However, at the current pricing I’m no longer a buyer. Not when I can get second growth Grand Cru Classe wines at a third of the price. Plus there’s so many other interesting wines to try.

[@TrophyWineHunter]

rjo8500: if you have some already, yes agree considering some of the Margaux region 2nd growths are cheaper and have more upside in the last few years. Cheers!

[@auwkeung]

Did you try the 2018 vintage? I think it's even better than 2015 despite being younger

[@TrophyWineHunter]

Kurisu: thank you for viewing my video. No, I have not although other viewers have and have the same great things to say about it. Again, I think LB is now hitting on all cylinders and their recent wines (from 2015 onwards) are accessible much younger but still have the ageability Cheers!

[@sanjaypatelmd4669]

I have few bottles of Lynch Bages but haven’t tried … somehow they are getting more and more expensive

[@TrophyWineHunter]

Sanjay: see my other comments to other subscribers. I think old Lynch, you have to buy good years as the quality is inconsistent. 2000-2015 is transition period but after 2015, I think this wine is producing on all cylinders. With their new facilities, somehow their wine is modern and accessible younger. I think you will continue to see prices soar for this wine as the general wine community is slow to pick up trends but I think this wine will rival many of the 2nd growths like Ducru over the next 10 years. Cheers!

[@sanjaypatelmd4669]

@@TrophyWineHunter oldest I have is 2014. Thank you tor educating…. You are the best!

[@ardahridary7919]

i believe Lynch bages is one the best of pauillac may i offer you please try castello di ama "L'apparita" or if you have already tried it , what you think about it ? thanks for your time 🙏

[@TrophyWineHunter]

ardahridary: thank you for viewing my video. No, I haven't had L'Apparita as it is not offered in BC but I know it is top shelf Chianti region wine. Please like, subscribe and keep watching. Cheers!

[@rb1084]

I think that i am going to buy the 2022 an primeur of this one.

[@TrophyWineHunter]

rb1084: I think 2022 and beyond Lynch Bages will be good value, until people realize how good a wine it is. Cheers!

[@rb1084]

I can get the 2010 directly from the cellar of the chateau, for €249,- Do you think its worth that price?

[@TrophyWineHunter]

RB: Hard to say. Seems a bit steep but can’t beat the provenance. Cheers!

[@sanjaypatelmd4669]

I had 1999 lynch badges…. My god this wine was amazing….

[@TrophyWineHunter]

sanjay: agreed...1999 wines are in a beautiful stage right now and currently one of my favourite Bordeaux vintages to drink. Cheers!

[@LUNA-hs2is]

I became 19years old this year and started wine this year. So im trying to buy one really good wine to celebrate that I became adult😂 I’m looking for a wine which i will drink after almost 10years Im considering among lynch bages 2019, ornellaia 2019, almaviva 2019 and pontet canet 2017 Can you recommend one bottle that you think it’s the best choice? really enjoyed your vids!

[@TrophyWineHunter]

LUNA: thank you for viewing my video and your kind comment. You will love my upcoming video coming out this week on 5 tips for beginners. I was specifically made for young people like you and it is tips I would have given to young TWL if I could go back in time. I won't let the cat out of the bag but I do have a tip that specifically relates to your question. After viewing my video, if you still have questions, I will an answer them but don't do anything before you view my video! Please like, subscribe and keep watching. Cheers!

[@shs8385]

LIN CHI because its Hong Kong nick name is 靚次伯 "Lan Chi Bak"

[@TrophyWineHunter]

SH S: I am not that great at Chinese but other than sounding like Lynch Bages, is there any other significance to the nick name? Cheers!

[@shs8385]

@@TrophyWineHunter I am not an expert, but my understanding is that it is merely a coincident that the name of the wine in French sounds similar to this famous Cantonese Opera singer Lan Chi Pat and 'Lan' in Cantonese means beautiful/ pretty so making this nickname particularly attractive. To be honest, i was born in the era of canton pop rather than opera, so actually when i first head of this famous Cathy pacific 1st class/ drink success/ rich uncle's favorite wine, i didn't know it is actually because of this famous opera singer in Hong Kong that gives the wine its nickname.

[@TrophyWineHunter]

@@shs8385 thanks for the info. Cheers!