Lascombes - 2005 (750ml) Size:750ml During its first 10-12 years

During its first 10-12 years of life

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

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

with gloriously intense aromas of tobacco

Lascombes - 2005 (750ml) Size:750ml During its first 10-12 yearsA 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