Château Lascombes 2020

Robe pourpre aux reflets violets. Nez aromatique et expressif aux arômes de cassis, de mûres et de confiture de myrtilles, complétées par des notes d’épices douces, d’herbes aromatiques et de roses blanches. Belle fraîcheur en bouche, tanins soyeux, fruit expressif et une excellente longueur. Un grand Lascombes d'une excellente précision.

Le bouquet de Lascombes se révèle avec délicatesse. Il est subtile, invitant et brille de par son côté généreux mais également frais et floral. En bouche le vin a du caractère, du pep. Il est doté de tannins serrés qui assurent parfaitement les arrières alors que la structure acide confère du tempérament, de l’énergie. Un Lascombes élégant, ample, sapide et persistant. 2026-2050 95-96/100

Blackberries and spices, such as cloves and nutmeg, as well as licorice and hints of graphite. It’s full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins, yet they are polished and beautiful. Structured. Solid.

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2020 Lascombes comes skipping out of the glass with bright, cheery scents of raspberry coulis, blackberry preserves and fresh blackcurrants, plus suggestions of pencil shavings, dried roses and charcuterie with a waft of bouquet garni. The medium to full-bodied palate has great tension and energy, delivering crunchy red and black fruit layers and a firm, grainy frame, finishing long with an herbal lift.

A château that is used to finding charm and exuberance whatever the vintage, and it has avoided overly concentrated flavours. There is plenty of charm to the cassis and damson fruit but they are a little heavy through the mid palate which emphasises the grilled coffee and chocolate and adds bitter touches to the end of palate. Serious. A yield of 40hl/ha.