Château Lascombes 2016 is a second-growth Bordeaux red wine from the Margaux appellation in Bordeaux, France. It boasts a rich aroma with notes of blackberry, chocolate, and violet. The wine has firm tannins and is very smooth overall. Renowned wine critic Robert Parker awarded it 94 points.
The wine is a blend of 50% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 3% Petit Verdot. It's like using different colored building blocks to construct a sturdy and beautiful castle.
The wine is a deep garnet red color with aromas of blackcurrant, Black Forest cake, black pepper and menthol. It has firm tannins with a fine grain and a long, fragrant finish.
Tasting Note
Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Lascombes features beautiful candied violets, Black Forest cake, cassis and menthol with hints of underbrush, cloves, pencil lead and tar. Medium-bodied with good intensity and firm, grainy tannins, it finishes long and perfumed.