Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2015 Lynch Bages offers up crushed black berries, black cherries and dried herbs with an earthy undercurrent. The medium-bodied palate is firm and taut with lively fruit and a chewy finish. - Wine Advocate, Parker

Rated 95+

The grapes are harvested by hand and sorted in the vineyard. Malolactic fermentation is carried out 1/3 in vats and 2/3 in barrels. Aged for 18 months in oak barrels (75% new oak).

The blend

Cabernet Sauvignon (70%)

Merlot (24%)

Cabernet Franc (4%)

Petit Verdot (2%).