Château Lascombes 2018 – Margaux, Cru Classé

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 freshness, 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.