Château Lascombes 2017 – Margaux Cru Classé

The nose is fruity, racy and offers a fine concentration as well as a fine gourmandize / unctuosity. It reveals notes of cassis, wild strawberry and small notes of crunchy raspberry associated with small touches of blackberry, spices, discreet touches of flowers (in the background), licorice, discreet toasted touches as well as fine touches of gray pepper and an imperceptible touch of nutmeg. The mouth is juicy, fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, a fine acid frame, a beautiful juiciness, tension, a small straightness, a very fine unctuosity, density, a fine gourmandize as well as freshness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy cassis / juicy, crunchy raspberry and small notes of crunchy redcurrant associated with fine touches of blackberry, flowers (lily, bulb), licorice, discreet touches of spices, very slight touches of zan (in the background) as well as a subtle hint of nutmeg, a very discreet hint of tea, discreet toasted hints and an imperceptible hint of coffee (in the background). Tannins are fine and slightly firm. Good length. Good persistence with crunchy fruits and discreet hints of flowers / lilies.