{"product_id":"chateau-lascombes-margaux-grand-cru-classe-2018-750ml","title":"Château Lascombes Margaux (Grand Cru Classé) 2018 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSince the 17th century, there have been ten successive generations of owners, each of them leaving their own particular mark on the history of Château Lascombes. Along the way, there have been many colourful characters, and all of them have sought to attain the highest levels of excellence in the wines of Château Lascombes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNose : The nose is fruity, elegant and offers a little richness. We can find aromas of fleshy blackberry and more slightly aromas of fleshy blackcurrant with light hints of raspberry and a delicate hint of grey pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePalate : The entry on the palate is inviting and dense. A lot of finesse on the palate. The wine is creamy and has dense tanins with fine grains that give a sweet aspect at the end of the sipping. The finish is long and fruity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"H2ReviewNotes\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e93-96 points Wine Spectator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Outer quote mark\" src=\"https:\/\/www.klwines.com\/images\/OuterQuote.gif\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/www.klwines.com\/images\/OuterQuote.gif\"\u003e Dark and winey, with steeped currant and plum fruit forming the core, inlaid with a licorice root note and backed by a suave mesquite hint on the finish. Fine-grained. A serious wine. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. (JM, Web Only-2019) \u003cimg alt=\"Inner quote mark\" src=\"https:\/\/www.klwines.com\/images\/InnerQuote.gif\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/www.klwines.com\/images\/InnerQuote.gif\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"H2ReviewNotes\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e94-95 points James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Outer quote mark\" src=\"https:\/\/www.klwines.com\/images\/OuterQuote.gif\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/www.klwines.com\/images\/OuterQuote.gif\"\u003e This is a dense and very structured young red with currant and citrus character, such as burnt orange. Full-bodied with chewy yet polished tannins and a long and flavorful finish. \u003cimg alt=\"Inner quote mark\" src=\"https:\/\/www.klwines.com\/images\/InnerQuote.gif\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/www.klwines.com\/images\/InnerQuote.gif\"\u003e (4\/2019)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"H2ReviewNotes\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e93-95 points Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Outer quote mark\" src=\"https:\/\/www.klwines.com\/images\/OuterQuote.gif\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/www.klwines.com\/images\/OuterQuote.gif\"\u003e This is a smoky, powerful wine that shows plenty of signs of wood aging. However, it is restrained by the fine berry fruit flavors and the intensity of the tannins. It will age well. (RV) \u003cimg alt=\"Inner quote mark\" src=\"https:\/\/www.klwines.com\/images\/InnerQuote.gif\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/www.klwines.com\/images\/InnerQuote.gif\"\u003e (4\/2019)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"H2ReviewNotes\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92-94 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Outer quote mark\" src=\"https:\/\/www.klwines.com\/images\/OuterQuote.gif\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/www.klwines.com\/images\/OuterQuote.gif\"\u003e The 2018 Lascombes is deep garnet-purple in color and a little reduced to begin, offering tar and scorched earth notions over an emerging core of baked blackcurrants, plum preserves and charcuterie plus hints of bay leaves and underbrush. Full, richly fruited and laden with ripe black fruits and earthy suggestions, it has a solid foundation of firm, grainy tannins and finishes long and savory. (LPB) \u003cimg alt=\"Inner quote mark\" src=\"https:\/\/www.klwines.com\/images\/InnerQuote.gif\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/www.klwines.com\/images\/InnerQuote.gif\"\u003e (4\/2019)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"H2ReviewNotes\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e91-93 points Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Outer quote mark\" src=\"https:\/\/www.klwines.com\/images\/OuterQuote.gif\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/www.klwines.com\/images\/OuterQuote.gif\"\u003e The 2018 Château Lascombes showed nicely, possessing plenty of richness as well as a light, elegant, weightless profile. Classy notes of black and blue fruits, smoked earth, and ample minerality all give way to a medium to full-bodied Margaux that’s not a heavyweight yet shines for its balance and purity. It’s going to fill out nicely with 3-5 years of cellaring. \u003cimg alt=\"Inner quote mark\" src=\"https:\/\/www.klwines.com\/images\/InnerQuote.gif\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/www.klwines.com\/images\/InnerQuote.gif\"\u003e (5\/2019)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"H2ReviewNotes\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e90-93 points Vinous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Outer quote mark\" src=\"https:\/\/www.klwines.com\/images\/OuterQuote.gif\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/www.klwines.com\/images\/OuterQuote.gif\"\u003e The 2018 Lascombes is quite attractive in this vintage. Black cherry, plum, cloves, leather, tobacco and licorice all run through a succulent, supple Margaux that will drink well with minimal cellaring. This is an especially modern, fruit-forward style. Tasted two times. (AG) \u003cimg alt=\"Inner quote mark\" src=\"https:\/\/www.klwines.com\/images\/InnerQuote.gif\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/www.klwines.com\/images\/InnerQuote.gif\"\u003e (4\/2019)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"H2ReviewNotes\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92 points Decanter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Outer quote mark\" src=\"https:\/\/www.klwines.com\/images\/OuterQuote.gif\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/www.klwines.com\/images\/OuterQuote.gif\"\u003e For me, Lascombes always manages to get away with its exuberance and powerful push because it combines this with floral aromatics and a sense of unashamed enjoyment. It has more of an oak finesse than some, as you may expect, and it's not quite as juicy as the 2015 and 2016 but it settles into the glass and shows layers of complexity, a big punch of fruit and clear ambition. Good yields of 45hl\/ha. 40% new oak. (JA) \u003cimg alt=\"Inner quote mark\" src=\"https:\/\/www.klwines.com\/images\/InnerQuote.gif\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/www.klwines.com\/images\/InnerQuote.gif\"\u003e (4\/2019)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"H2ReviewNotes\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eK\u0026amp;L Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e90-92 points Neal Martin in Vinous: \"The 2018 Lascombes has a ripe bouquet (as usual), though not too over-the-top given the growing season. It does miss the delineation and finesse of other Margaux crus, however. The palate is medium-bodied with sharp tannins and good acidity, but the fruit feels smudged and slightly baked toward the finish. Not bad by a long shot, but I wish it showed more finesse and nuance.\" (11\/2019)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Lascombes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43167568134368,"sku":"111989","price":109.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/chateau-lascombes-margaux-grand-cru-classe_1_9e0f5a69-e95d-4d1b-825e-35976ce18f87.jpg?v=1663884205","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/chateau-lascombes-margaux-grand-cru-classe-2018-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}