Chateau Lascombes, Margaux, France 2015 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Aged in 80% new American

Aged in 80% new American oak and 20% new French

2019 was a healthy and homogeneous vintage

balanced acidity and a long finish

because it implies an inferior product to a cru

but the underlying material appears to be present for that transformation to occur over time

Chateau Lascombes, Margaux, France 2015 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Aged in 80% new AmericanImmediate depth to the aromas of dark cherries, plums and blackberries with subtly spicy and cedary oak amid stony, minerally accents. The palate has immense depth and presence without relying on brute force. This is all about charm and fluidity. Superb wine. 95 Pts James Suckling