Lascombes 2021 (3.0L)

93-94 JS / 92-94 VM / 90-92 JD / 91 JA / 91 89-91 WA

A juicy young red with currant and blackberry aromas and flavors. Some crushed stone and spice, too. Medium-bodied with juicy tannins and a round-tannined finish. Attractive fruit character. - James Suckling

The 2021 Lascombes is a dense, plush Margaux, but also not quite as pushed as in the past. That's a good thing. A burst of ink blue/purplish fruit, chocolate, leather, licorice and mocha are front and center. As always, Lascombes is a pretty flamboyant wine, but it is also very nicely done. There is plenty to admire. Tasted two times. - Antonio Gallino, Vinous Media

The 2021 Château Lascombes is a darker, rich Margaux revealing some firm tannins yet good mid-palate depth and richness. Ripe blue fruits, a touch of chocolaty oak, medium-bodied richness, and good balance all define this solid, classic Lascombes that will round into form over the course of its élevage and, I suspect, drink well for two decades or more. - Jeb Dunnuck

Dark chocolate covered black cherries on the nose, so appealing. This is scrumptious; the combination of cool, crunchy fruit with ripe, plush tannins and generous acidity. I love the lifted nature, the sweet fruit aspects and the chalky, wet stone element to the tannins which coats the mouth. Feels precise and well worked. Lovely stuff. Tasted twice. - Georgina Hindle, Decanter

Well worked, a good balance of fruit and acidity, smoky, vanilla bean, liqourice root and cocoa bean. Overall this has high acidity translated into a bright freshness, with appellation signature. 41hl/h yield, 60% new oak - Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

The 2021 Lascombes is a successful effort in a rather more punchy, modern style, opening in the glass with aromas of berries and plums mingled with notions of sweet spices, loamy soil and creamy new oak. Medium to full-bodied, rich and youthfully firm, it's deep and extracted, with plenty of ripe, powdery tannin that asserts itself on the finish. - William Kelley, Wine Advocate