Château Lascombes Margaux Merlot Blend 2005

Ratings on Delectable

Lyn Farmer Delectable Pro

Lascombes has, in some obscurity, been building back to its 2nd growth status. It doesn’t get the kudos it deserves yet but this 2005 is exceptional. 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot, it has a beautiful range of aroma and flavors: black cherry, coffee and vanilla notes, restrained violet and forest floor, it’s an elegant wine and still has its bright Ruby color. Surprisingly good.

Lascombes has, in some obscurity, been building back to its 2nd growth status. It doesn’t get the kudos it deserves yet but this 2005 is exceptional. 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot, it has a beautiful range of aroma and flavors: black cherry, coffee and vanilla notes, restrained violet and forest floor, it’s an elegant wine and still has its bright Ruby color. Surprisingly good.

9.3

Shay A Delectable Pro

Another Wednesday Wine Committee in the books. Great hosting by @Bill Makens . 1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds, 1 dessert wine all served blind. Textbook. Everything about this screamed Bordeaux. Oiled leather wrapped currant, underripe blackberries, licorice and herbal spice aromatics. Less powerful than I expected on the palate, but nimble and clean. Mocha, charcoal, dark fruit and chewy tannins. I called this late ‘00s left bank Bordeaux.

Another Wednesday Wine Committee in the books. Great hosting by @Bill Makens . 1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds, 1 dessert wine all served blind. Textbook. Everything about this screamed Bordeaux. Oiled leather wrapped currant, underripe blackberries, licorice and herbal spice aromatics. Less powerful than I expected on the palate, but nimble and clean. Mocha, charcoal, dark fruit and chewy tannins. I called this late ‘00s left bank Bordeaux.

9.2

Steven Foster Delectable Pro

Wine buyer Belmont Wine Exchange

Great Bordeaux for those who don't enjoy Bordeaux profusely.

Great Bordeaux for those who don't enjoy Bordeaux profusely.

10

Alicia Delectable Pro

Graphite, black cherry, red clay, smoke and spices.

Graphite, black cherry, red clay, smoke and spices.

8.8

Nick Davis Delectable Pro

Spicy, toasty, deep.

Spicy, toasty, deep.

9.4

Josh Mazanowski Delectable Pro

Time, oak is persistent

Time, oak is persistent

9.2

Liz Thach MW Delectable Pro

Drinking perfectly with grilled bone-in pork chop at Cafe La Haye in Sonoma .

Drinking perfectly with grilled bone-in pork chop at Cafe La Haye in Sonoma .

9.2

Luiz Cola Delectable Pro

Wine Editor Vinhos e Mais Vinhos Blog

Young but nicely!

Young but nicely!

9.7

Matthew Loso Delectable Pro

Purchased at the Chateau!

Purchased at the Chateau!

9.7

Damon Levy Delectable Pro

Director/Importer Vine Connections

A little Brett and a little muted. Could get better.

A little Brett and a little muted. Could get better.

8.8

Location

  • 606A West 28th Street
    New York, NY 10001

  • Hours:
    Monday-Friday: 11am - 8pm
    Saturday: 12pm - 8pm
    Sunday: 12pm - 7pm

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