Chateau Lascombes 2003

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "This sumptuous, rich, complex Margaux reveals a fragrant nose of cedarwood, spring flowers, spice box, black currants and earth. Medium to full-bodied with silky tannins and a dense, plum/ruby/purple color, this fully mature 2003 can be enjoyed."

WEINWISSER: "50 % Cabernet Sauvi - gnon, 45 % Merlot, 5 % Petit Verdot, 36 hl/ha, 80 % neue Barriquefässer. Dunkles Rubinrot mit aufhellendem Rand. Reife süsse Waldbeeren im sehr ausladenden, offenen Bouquet. Im zweiten Ansatz Vanillenoten, Zigarrenbox und Hagebuttentee. Am Gaumen zeigt sich reifes, kompottartiges Extrakt mit samtiger Textur. Im aromatischen Finale Lakritze und getrocknete Preiselbeeren. Dieser Lascombes ist eine echte Sexbombe und auf den Punkt perfekt, da gibt es nur eine Empfehlung: Trinken!"

WINE SPECTATOR: "Aromas of blackberry and chocolate follow through to a full-bodied palate, with big velvety tannins and a long, caressing finish.17,500 cases made."

JAMES SUCKLING: "Starts off a little earthy, but then turns bright and fruity with a wonderful intensity on the nose. Full bodied, with lovely juicy fruit, tobacco, and chocolate. Pull the cork on this. Find the wine"

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Oaky from start to finish. Once past the espresso and vanilla notes, the wine is fat, lush and serves up a healthy dose of sweet, fleshy, jammy black raspberries and cherries. This is a specific style of wine that is not going to work for traditionalists."

WINE ENTHUSIAST: "Finally it looks as if Lascombes is back on form. With its huge vineyard, a good selection of the best fruit has been the issue, and this has happened with 2003. It's not a huge wine, but there is smooth, polished fruit, layered with wood and dusty tannins. Imported by Diageo Chateau & Estates."