Terre de Vins

Faithful to the Margaux style, this 2018 delivers a nose of aromatic finesse. The attack is immediately very alluring with a beautiful burst of red and black fruits; the overall impression is suave and balanced. Magnificent.

Gilbert & Gaillard

Dark colour with red highlights that are still youthful. The nose is elegant with very endearing smoky and woodsy accents. The palate beguiles with its very fine mouthfeel and soft tannins.

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Markus del Monego MW

Dark purple red colour with violet hue and black core. Concentrated nose with distinct fruit, plums, black cherries and dark berries, mild spices in the background. On the palate well structured with ripe tannins, juicy fruit, hints of vanilla in the background as well as hints of liquorice. Well made with convincing length.

Izak Litwar, Great Bordeaux Wines

Lascombes CC - 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. It had a sensual and aromatic nose of grilled bacon and coffee beans, great elegance and finesse, powerful, sophisticated touch, silky berries and very finely grained tannin. It's so true and classy Margaux wine as it can be! Wonderfully captivating effort. Improved a lot compared to barrel sample! 95+p

James Suckling

"Complex nose, blending notes of elderberries, black cherries, spices, cedar and violets. It's full-bodied and structured with elegant tannins and a fleshy texture. Flavorful, savory finish. Try after 2024."

Vert de Vin Magazine

The nose is elegant, aromatic and offers richness (full of control), freshness, a beautiful definition as well as a racy power and delicacy. It reveals notes of pulpy blackberry, creamy raspberry and small notes of fleshy blueberry associated with touches of small fresh/ripe red fruits, lily as well as subtle hints of bourbon vanilla pod, liquorice, coffee/roasted, discreet hints of caramelization, toasted hazelnut and an imperceptible hint of pepper. The palate is beautifully fresh, elegant, beautifully built, elegant, precise, racy, full of control and offers gourmandize, fullness, suavity, a beautiful reshness, an acidulous frame, a fine grain as well as concentration and a controlled power. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy strawberry, juicy/fresh blackberry and small notes of pulpy blueberry associated with touches of fresh/juicy small red fruits as well as hints of violet, liquorice, caramelization, camphor, a discreet hint of cardamom, chocolate, a subtle hint of pepper (in the background) and lily/varietal (brings a hint of
freshness). Tannins are elegant, precise and well-built. Good length.

Jeb Dunnuck

"The 2018 Château Lascombes performed brilliantly in my tastings. It's a rich, medium to full-bodied, impressively textured Margaux with loads to love. Lots of jammy currants, blueberries, vanilla bean, flowers and camphor emerge from the glass, and it has ripe yet present tannins, no hard edges, and just a balanced, classy style. It needs 3-4 years to integrate its oak and will keep for 25 years or more."

Wine Enthusiast

This large estate to the north of Margaux village is performing well. There is still a tendency to overuse wood aging, but powerful black fruits will provide balance as the wine ages. With its structure and dark tannins, this wine has a long-term perspective. Drink from 2027.

Falstaff

Deep dark ruby garnet, opaque core, violet reflections, subtle brightening at the rim. Hints of toasted aromas and nougat caramel, underlaid with black wild berry confit, a delicate touch of liquorice, candied orange zest. Complex, juicy, black cherries, ripe tannins, a touch of chocolate on the finish, underlaid with minerality, a powerful, spicy food companion.

Revue du Vin de France

The 2018 vintage is certainly rich, ripe, and slightly candied, but it nonetheless maintains a great structure and a finish that manages to preserve its freshness. Very delicious.

Robert Parker

The 2018 Lascombes is deep garnet-purple in color, slowly unfurling in the glass to reveal evocative cassis, black cherries and blackberry pie scents, followed by hints of pencil lead, menthol, lavender and cedar chest with a touch of damp soil. The medium to full-bodied palate gives a great core of muscular black fruits, framed by firm, grainy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing long and savory.