Rating

Perhaps the finest Lascombes ever made and a wine that recalls the opulent, viscous, almost Port-like 1947s and 1949s, the 2003 boasts an inky purple color as well as a gorgeously sweet nose of flowers, blackberries, cassis liqueur, graphite and incense. Exotic with impressive intensity, marvelous viscosity, and tremendous purity and depth, this is a tour de force in winemaking and one of the stars of the vintage. Last year I thought this was the best Lascombes I had ever tasted, but it has put on even more weight and seems destined to be a superstar. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2025+. Robert Parker 92 points (Apr 2005) A seamless, seductive effort offering beautiful aromatics (plums, currants, cherries, licorice, flowers, and smoky barbecue scents), this medium-bodied, ethereal Margaux displays no hard edges in its lush, beguiling personality. Low acidity and ripe fruit have brought out the best in Lascombes, which has enjoyed its fourth consecutive high quality vintage after thirty years of mediocrity. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2016. Robert Parker 93 points (Apr 2004)