Lascombes - 2004 (1.5L) Prestige Cellar and a strong yet unevolved

and a strong yet unevolved bouquet of cassis

fruity riff

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CellarTracker mentions a medium finish

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Lascombes - 2004 (1.5L) Prestige Cellar and a strong yet unevolvedAnother brilliant effort from this estate, the 2004 Lascombes (a blend of 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Petit Verdot) exhibits a deep blue purple hue along with a sweet perfume of blueberries, black raspberries, cherries, incense, smoke, and spring flowers. While opulent, underneath the full bodied richness of fruit and depth is a structured wine. As it sits in the glass, an espresso roast character (no doubt from new oak) also emerges.