Castle Lynch-Moussas - Pauillac 2015

Vinifera

4 / 5

the5/31/2016

Très jolie texture, souple, déliée pour ce vin aux arômes de fruits mûrs et d’épices douces, dont la saveur se prolonge agréablement.

The Wine Cellar Insider

87-89 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/30/2016

Cassis and blackberry notes play at the forefront of this satisfying but not overly complex, easy-drinking Pauillac. This wine was produced from a blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon and 21% Merlot.

Wine Advocate

92-94 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/29/2016

The 2015 Lynch Moussas is a blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon and 21% Merlot cropped at 44 hl/ha between 17 September and 1 October. It has a very controlled bouquet at first with tightly wound raspberry and wild strawberry fruit, the oak nicely integrated and some lovely undergrowth aromas surfacing with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, the acidity well judged, leading to a spice-tinged finish that lingers long in the mouth. It is a very fine follow-up to the 2014 last year, with a freshness and class that I did not find conveyed ten years ago.

Bettane & Desseauve

15,5-16 / 20

the4/28/2016

Fruité, harmonieux, équilibré, fait pour une consommation relativement rapide, mais avec un beau fruit et une tendresse rare à Pauillac.

Vinous

88-91 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/27/2016

The 2015 Lynch-Moussas is a burly, powerful wine, yet it offers plenty of character. A distinctly earthy, savory wine the 2015 is laced with scents of grilled herbs, smoke, cedar, leather and red stone fruits. Slightly angular contours give the 2015 its hearty feel but there is good depth and intensity throughout. This is a solid showing.

Decanter.com

89 / 100

bySteven Spurrierthe4/27/2016

timatkin.com

89 / 100

byTim Atkin MWthe4/20/2016

Jancis Robinson

16,5 /

byJancis Robinsonthe4/19/2016

Very bright crimson. Quite gamey on the nose but with good fruit and tannin. Solid effort even if a little stolid. Not quite as good as I remember the 2005!

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Wine Enthusiast

91-93 / 100

byRoger Vossthe4/15/2016

Barrel Sample. This is a smooth, polished and ripe wine. The tannins are in the background, allowing blackberry fruits to dominate. The wine is going to develop quickly. 92 points

René Gabriel

17 / 20

the4/10/2016

Aufhellendes Granat mit mittlerer Dichte, feiner Rand. Verführerisches Nasenbild, Himbeeren und Sauerkirschen, eine delikate Süsse schwingt unten mit. Saftiger Gaumen bei mittelgewichtigem Körper. Die Equipe hat das Qualitätsmanagement verbessert und das ist bei diesem wunderbar gelungenen, besonders harmonischen Lynch-Moussas deutlich zu spüren. 17/20 2021 – 2038

Jamessuckling.com

92-93 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/5/2016

Extremely well done for the vintage in Pauillac with attractive dried flower, currant and light stone character. Medium to full body. Fine tannins.

Wine Spectator

87-90 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/3/2016

Direct, with a good beam of cherry, currant and iron that has integrated well already. Shows solid flesh through the finish, with a good tug of earth at the end.—J.M.