Lascombes - 2005 (750ml) Size:750ml one would think that winemaker

one would think that winemaker Bob Cabral would be perennially stressed out having to deal with so many different vineyards

I would give bottles another decade to allow the aromatics to calm down

and succulence of fruit

This is a behemoth – dense

This is an outstanding showing in a very challenging vintage

Lascombes - 2005 (750ml) Size:750ml one would think that winemakerA gorgeous example of Lascombes, the 2005, a blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot, continues the remarkable turn around in quality that began five years ago. A stunningly opulent wine with a dense purple color, the 2005 possesses a beautiful perfume of spring flowers, blueberries, blackberries, creosote, and graphite, full body, silky but noticeable tannins, a layered mouthfeel, and a stunning, 45+ second finish. This