Appellations

Lascombes 2015

Margaux, Second Growth

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Tasting Notes

More muted on the nose, deep black fruit and liquorice with bright acidity and verve. Unctuous with considerable heft of tannins, making this feel dryer than most.

Score: 91 - 93 Albany Vintners, - Date: 27 April 2016

This is so powerful and rich with fantastic depth of fruit and tannin structure. Full body, chewy yet polished in impressive. Stretches the limit on tannin extraction but it’s all there. Should develop beautifully in the barrel.

Score: 94 - 95 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Date: 01 April 2016

The 2015 Lascombes is rich, powerful and inviting. All the elements fall into place in a juicy, succulent Margaux endowed with superb overall balance. Sweet red cherry, plum, spice and grilled herbs are given an added kick of polish by the silky tannins. Racy and open-knit, the 2015 is built to deliver considerable pleasure with minimal cellaring. Readers should expect a bold, forward Margaux with modern contours and plenty of concentration.

Score: 92 - 95 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Date: 01 April 2016

Dark purple. A little bit of wood shavings on the nose of this, as in the second wine. Very sweet palate entry without quite the energy of some of the most successful Margaux but it is certainly dramatic. Some will love its full-on impact. Tastes a bit alcoholic.

Score: 16 - 17 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2025-2038 Date: 01 April 2016

The 2015 Lascombes has a dense, rich bouquet with licorice and cigar box-infused black fruit and a touch of wilted violet. It feels rather tight-fisted compared to its peers in the Margaux appéllation. The palate is very smooth on the entry, plenty of new oak here, balanced but for want of a better word, missing some personality - especially on the finish that feels just a little labored.

Score: 89 - 91 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2019-2032 Date: 01 April 2016

A frankly fruit-driven style, but delicious, with exuberant plum and blackberry paste flavors leading the way, backed by a melted licorice note. The velvety finish has good underlying acidity.

Score: 90 - 93 James Molesworth, Wine Spectator Date: 01 January 1900