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Lascombes 2009

Margaux, Second Growth

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Tasting Notes

The 2009, which is inky blue/purple to the rim, is a final blend of 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 48% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot at 14% natural alcohol. The wine has a beautiful blueberry-scented nose with hints of acacia flowers, licorice, graphite and some subtle charcoal and background oak. Clearly a modern style of Margaux, it is pure, seamless, full-bodied and opulent, and the high glycerin and silky texture of 2009 are brilliantly displayed in this wine. Drink it over the next 15+ years, although it is certainly capable of lasting well past two decades. One of the more difficult estates to manage in southern Margaux is the 300 acres of Lascombes, subdivided into at least 40 to 50 separate plots, making harvest decisions, ripening, and related issues a strategic nightmare. Nevertheless, they seem to have hit pay dirt frequently over the last decade plus.

Score: 94

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2012-2027 01 March 2012

Midnight oil? Dense black purple to the rim, the 2009 Lascombes has enormous concentration, with loads of graphite, blackberry, and blueberry notes as well as hints of pen ink and truffle. The wine is super-intense, full-bodied, fleshy, and rich. This is another wine that will compete with the 2005, which is certainly the best Lascombes I have ever tasted. (Tasted three times.)

Score: 94 - 96

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 April 2010

Aromas of black tea, blackberries, blueberries and coffee bean, follow through to a full body, with velvety tannins and a juicy finish. Lovely mouth feel. Very well done. Try in 2019.

Score: 94

James Suckling, - Maturity: 2019+ 15 February 2012

Fascinating aromas of crushed berries and fresh herbs follow through to a full body, with velvety, polished tannins and a long, long finish. Wonderful wine. More reserved than the 2005, but potentially better

Score: 92 - 95

James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 April 2010

Quality has been turned around here since 2000 when this large property was purchased by American investors (Colony Capital). Michel Rolland was brought in to oversee winemaking, resulting in rich and concentrated wines. The 2009 is inky in colour with thick legs running down the side of the glass. Powerful nose, rich and ripe with cassis and a touch of kirsch. Impressively done with plenty of weight and structure, densely packed with black fruit, a melted chocolate texture and clean finish.

Score: 92 - 94

Albany Vintners, - 01 April 2010

Fine black red, very good concentration of vineyard Cabernet fruit, quite dense with a nice spicy richness, good fragrance on the palate, quite broad and structured, will open early and last well. Drink 2014-24. (17 points)

Score: 17

Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2014-2024 01 April 2010

Tasted at a negociant. The Lascombes has a ripe, sweet nose that does not exude the delineation of the Malescot St. Exupery tasted just before. Surprisingly, this sample is a little introverted compared to others, but that might change after bottling of course. The palate is medium-bodied but with very good weight on the palate; the tannins a little brutish at the moment, much more masculine and a little austere, although there is good delineation and perhaps less opulent than previous years. This should show its true potential after bottling...so one to watch. Tasted March 2010. 91-93+ points

Score: 91 - 93

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 31 March 2010

Very dark crimson. Sweet malted milk plus linseed oil. Very sweet start and then lusciously worked tannins. A bit Napa Valley rather than Margaux but there is lots of pleasure here. Just rather awkward tannins on the finish.

Score: 16 - 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2016-2028 31 March 2010