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ANSON: "This has elegance, fine tannins, a clear expression of how Cabernet Sauvignon can perform in the vintage, rosebud, peony, slim, savoury, with fine and attractive aromatics, lovely salinity on the finish, nuanced and mouthwatering. Rises above the reputation of the vintage. Axel Heinz director. As of this vintage, only the original 1855 plots are in the wine Harvest 23 September to 9 October. 38 hl/ha yield, Julien Viaud consultant. Tasted twice. 60% new oak for ageing, 38 hl/ha, harvest 23 September to 9 October."
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VINUM: "Tiefgründig, in keiner Weise vom Holz geprägt, rote und dunkle Beeren, florale Noten, kühler Kamin; cremiger Auftakt, knackige Frucht, diese wird von seidenweichen Tannin umgarnt, der Wein schwebt über die Zunge, wirkt vertikal, tänzerisch, fokussiert, hinterlässt im Abgang ein salines Mundgefühl. Ein hervorragender, finessenreicher und äusserst präziser Lascombes, der bestätigt, was sich schon im 2023 angedeutet hat: es weht ein frischer Wind auf Lascombes."
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FALSTAFF: "Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Zart nach Nougat und Edelholz, schwarze Waldbeeren, Cassis und Brombeeren. Saftig, elegant, rotbeerige Textur, frisch strukturiert, mineralisch, ein Hauch von Ribisel im Abgang, präsente Tannine, verfügt über Entwicklungspotenzial, wird von Reife profitieren."
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THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Black currants, smoke, forest leaves, and tobacco aromas crowd into the perfume. On the palate, the wine is juicy, energetic, and complicated by the cedar, and tobacco that blends with the black currants on the palate. There is a spicy touch of refreshing mint that pops in at the end of the finish. The wine blends 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and an even mix of Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. 13% ABV. Harvesting took place September 13-October 9. The aging program is 60% new French oak, with a lighter toast, used barrels, and foudres. Drink from 2028-2042."
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JANCIS ROBINSON: "Reserved aromatically but fresh and appealing. Supple fruit and finely integrated tannins. Firm and persistent on the finish with marked length. Vertical in expression. Should age."
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THE WINE ADVOCATE: "Aromas of cassis, lilac and nicely integrated creamy new oak introduce the 2024 Lascombes, a medium to full-bodied, dense and youthfully structured young wine underpinned by a bright spine of acidity and concluding with gently chewy tannins. This was cropped at 38 hectoliters per hectare and saw a combination of tank bleeds and reverse osmosis to amp up its concentration. Maturation is in 60% new oak, with lighter toasts than was formerly the case at this address."
