Lascombes - 2004 (1.5L) Cotes de Castillon chocolate & cloves

chocolate & cloves

It is an understated

this well-balanced wine matches powerful red and black fruits to firm tannins while backed by good acidity and a full body

instead of the traditional rye

Lascombes - 2004 (1.5L) Cotes de Castillon chocolate & clovesAnother brilliant effort from this estate, the 2004 Lascombes (a blend of 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Petit Verdot) exhibits a deep blue purple hue along with a sweet perfume of blueberries, black raspberries, cherries, incense, smoke, and spring flowers. While opulent, underneath the full bodied richness of fruit and depth is a structured wine. As it sits in the glass, an espresso roast character (no doubt from new oak) also emerges.