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Lascombes 2005

Margaux, Second Growth

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Tasting Notes

Sweet, malty nose - black cherry jam - and then a little bit of green tannin on the finish. Shame as it was nearly very good.

Score: 16

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2014-2019 01 August 2009

A gorgeous example of Lascombes, the 2005, a blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot, continues the remarkable turn-around in quality that began five years ago. A stunningly opulent wine with a dense purple color, the 2005 possesses a beautiful perfume of spring flowers, blueberries, blackberries, creosote, and graphite, full body, silky but noticeable tannins, a layered mouthfeel, and a stunning, 45+-second finish. This is a brilliant, modern-styled Margaux that should age for 30-35 years.

Score: 95

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2008-2043 30 April 2008

Lascombes is again being offered for sale, but kudos to the most recent ownership that has returned this estate to its rightful place as one of the top wines of Margaux. This was quickly accomplished by implementing a draconian selection in the vineyard, and investing in the winery. The stunning 2005, a blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot, boasts aromas of lead pencil shavings, incense, charcoal, spring flowers, blackberries, cherries, and espresso roast. A pure, fresh, full-bodied palate reveals moderate sweet tannin, a sensational, lush texture, and a blockbuster finish, but they do not compromise the floral elegance of the Margaux appellation.

Score: 94 - 96

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2012-2035 30 April 2007

The most profound Lascombes produced under the new ownership, the 2005 is a 25,000-case blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, and 3% Petit Verdot. It boasts an inky/blue/purple color in addition to an extraordinary perfume of charcoal, barbecue smoke, grilled meats, and sweet blackberries, cherries, and violets. With tremendous intensity, purity, freshness, definition, palate presence, and a moderately tannic finish (the tannin is sweet and well-integrated), this blockbuster is rich and concentrated yet maintains its Margaux typicity.

Score: 94 - 96

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2010-2030 30 April 2006

Dark in color, with an impressive nose of licorice, toasty oak, chocolate and blackberry. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long, caressing finish. Very pretty and structured. Best after 2012. 25,000 cases made.

Score: 93

James Suckling, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2012+ 31 March 2008

Good bright ruby. Blueberry and licorice on the nose, lifted by spicy oak. Chewy, lush and dense, but with a sappy quality giving shape to the fruit. Very tactile, solid wine with a saline quality suggesting energetic extraction. But this offers impressive mouth coverage and finishes broad and long, with nicely restrained sweetness. Wait until 2011.

Score: 89 - 92

Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 01 May 2006

Quality has been turned around here since 2000 when this large property was purchased by American investors. Michel Rolland was brought in to oversee winemaking, resulting in rich and concentrated wines. Intense nose of cassis and roasted coffee beans. Super-rich fruit to the fore with a serious structure to match (though the tannins are well integrated). Super-big for Margaux.

Score: -

Albany Vintners, - 01 January 1900