The 2015 Lynch Bages, a Bordeaux Blend from the renowned Pauillac region of France, is a wine of notable complexity and depth. This vintage, crafted by Lynch Bages, predominantly comprises Cabernet Sauvignon, along with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. It has received widespread acclaim from wine critics, showcasing its robust character and aging potential.

Vinous awarded it an impressive 96 points, highlighting its "very complex bouquet with layers of blackberry and bilberry fruit, crushed stone, cedar, and graphite." Neal Martin noted the wine's precision and persistence, describing it as "intense, backward, almost surly." Similarly, Wine Enthusiast also rated it 96, praising its full-bodied and ripe nature, with "black-currant and dark berry fruits," suggesting it be aged until 2026 for optimal enjoyment.

James Suckling, who scored it 95, remarked on its "brambly and attractive ripe blackberries and red-plum aromas," noting the wine's plush and polished structure. Jeff Leve shared this sentiment, describing it as "powerful, deep, dark, concentrated and full-bodied," and recommended waiting a decade to experience its full potential.

Wine Spectator, awarding a 94 score, emphasized the wine's "ample core of plum, fig, and blackberry compote flavors," with a "juniper- and tar-accented finish." Jeb Dunnuck echoed this, highlighting its "notes of ripe blackcurrants, caramelized cherries, and tobacco leaf," and mentioning its medium to full-bodied richness.

While Jane Anson observed that it might not surpass the 2014 or 2016 vintages, she acknowledged its excellent quality, noting the wine's evolving texture and flavors with time. Overall, the 2015 Lynch Bages is a wine of superb craftsmanship, best enjoyed after some years of cellaring to fully appreciate its intricate layers and refined tannins.