Appellations

Lascombes 2017

Margaux, Second Growth

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Tasting Notes

Deep colour for a 2017 Margaux, a reflection of the small 25hl/h yield after frost. Enjoyable, skilful winemaking capturing the signature of the estate, more Lascombes than appellation signature in its character, with seductive brambled fruits, clear grilled cocoa bean, liqourice, smoked caramel and blackberry. Harvest September 20 to October 5. New oak reduced at this point to 50%, yield just 25hl/h after frost. Delphine Barboux technical director.

Score: 92 Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux Maturity: 2024-2044 Date: 08 November 2023

The 2017 Lascombes is dark, plush and sumptuous, as it so often is. A wine with no hard edges and tons of immediacy, Lascombes will be hard to resist pretty much upon release. Inky dark fruit, chocolate, menthol, licorice and lavender infuse the 2017 with striking depth as well as character. Readers should expect a racy, unapologetically flamboyant style.

Score: 93 Antonio Galloni, Inside Bordeaux Maturity: 2025-2042 Date: 01 March 2020

The 2017 Lascombes has a typically outgoing bouquet with plenty of black fruit laced with violet and incense. Perhaps compared to other recent vintages it shows a little more composure. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins and fine acidity. A bold Lascombes but quite focused, showing commendable details on the finish. One of the better Lascombes in recent years, this should age with style.

Score: 91 Neal Martin, Vinous.com Maturity: 2022-2040 Date: 01 February 2020

The medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2017 Lascombes gives up lovely scents of roses and lavender over a core of kirsch, crushed black plums and black raspberries with a waft of cinnamon stick. Medium-bodied with a rock-solid frame of firm, ripe, grainy tannins, it has a great core of muscular fruit and lingering spicy notes on the finish.

Score: 92 - 95 Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Date: 27 April 2018

Deep crimson. Fragrant with cassis fruit and leaf and an inviting note of graphite. Firm, dry, well-structured but with the fruit to hold the centre. Persistent but slightly dry on the finish.

Score: 16 Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2022-2030 Date: 25 April 2018

Loads of plums, spice, exotic flowers, and damp earth jump from the glass of the 2017 Château Lascombes. Possessing sweet tannin, surprisingly ripe, concentrated fruit, a seductive texture, and medium to full body, it’s a classic Margaux from this vintage that can be drunk young or cellared for 15-20 years.

Score: 90 - 92 Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com Date: 23 April 2018

Tight and firm with dark-berry and chocolate character. Some mahogany, too. Medium-bodied, firm and silky. But should fill out with elevage. Shows potential.

Score: 90 - 91 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Date: 06 April 2018

A soft and alluring style, with warm boysenberry and blackberry puree flavors allied to a velvety structure. Light spice shadings emerge on the open-knit finish.

Score: 88 - 91 James Molesworth, Wine Spectator Date: 04 April 2018