Château Lascombes 2009 – Margaux, 2nd Cru Classé

The nose is powerful, solar and racy. It reveals notes of blackberry, crushed raspberry and slight notes of fleshy strawberry associated with a hint of violet, a very discreet hint of black cherry, wood and a subtle hint of sweet spices / vanilla and a subtle toasted hint. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a nice mineral frame, a slight freshness, a beautiful matter, fleshiness, a good density as well as a slight acidity (in the background). On the palate this wine expresses notes of crushed blackberry, black cherry, ripe berries and crushed raspberry combined with touches of coffee, wood, sweet spices, cardamom and a very subtle hint of undergrowth. Tannins are well-built. Good length.