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Château Lascombes Margaux Merlot Blend 2005
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. Robert Parker
Ratings on Delectable
Lyn Farmer 
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
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.
9.2Steven Foster
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
Graphite, black cherry, red clay, smoke and spices.
Graphite, black cherry, red clay, smoke and spices.
8.8
Nick Davis
Spicy, toasty, deep.
Spicy, toasty, deep.
9.4
Josh Mazanowski
Time, oak is persistent
Time, oak is persistent
9.2Liz Thach MW
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 .
9.2Luiz Cola
Wine Editor Vinhos e Mais Vinhos Blog
Young but nicely!
Young but nicely!
9.7
Matthew Loso
Purchased at the Chateau!
Purchased at the Chateau!
9.7Damon Levy
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
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