Lascombes - 2010 (750ml) 1990 After its release in 2002

After its release in 2002

all of which add considerable nuance to a massive core of fruit

this dark ruby/purple-colored wine offers a floral

very torn label This is a denser version of the 1990 that stylistically reminds me of what the young 1959 probably tasted like

A monumental wine

Lascombes - 2010 (750ml) 1990 After its release in 2002The wine hits all cylinders in 2010. The average alcohol for the bottled wine is 14%. It has a gorgeously sweet nose of creme de cassis, spring flowers, subtle barbecue smoke and charcoal followed by full body, beautiful intensity, great purity, stature and length. The influence of any oak is minimal, despite the fact that 90% new French oak was used. Needless to say, this is an example of modern styled winemaking at its finest, and arguments that