2021 Lascombes (Margaux)

The 2021 Lascombes is a successful effort in a rather more punchy, modern style, opening in the glass with aromas of berries and plums mingled with notions of sweet spices, loamy soil and creamy new oak. Medium to full-bodied, rich and youthfully firm, it`s deep and extracted, with plenty of ripe, powdery tannin that asserts itself on the finish. 89-91 points

The 2021 Lascombes has a fleshy, ripe, fruit-forward bouquet with black cherries, raspberry and inkwell aromas that gather momentum in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with quite plush tannins on the entry, good weight and breadth, yet missing some details and personality on the finish that slightly tapers away. Fine, but there are a few edges that need to be shaved and I think they will. 90-92 points

The 2021 Lascombes is a dense, plush Margaux, but also not quite as pushed as in the past. That`s a good thing. A burst of ink blue/purplish fruit, chocolate, leather, licorice and mocha are front and center. As always, Lascombes is a pretty flamboyant wine, but it is also very nicely done. There is plenty to admire. Tasted two times. 92-94 points

Well worked, a good balance of fruit and acidity, smoky, vanilla bean, liqourice root and cocoa bean. Overall this has high acidity translated into a bright freshness, with appellation signature. 41hl/h yield, 60% new oak. 91 points