Chateau, Lascombes Vintage:2022 wet stone and forest floor

wet stone and forest floor notes that serve as the perfect introduction to the rich

Taking lightness to the extreme in some cases

The delicious lighter weight flavors are quite supple while offering acceptable length on the balanced finale where a hint of youthful austerity appears

The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Wildfoote Vineyard Vixen Block is another super-distinctive wine in this lineup

Chateau, Lascombes Vintage:2022 wet stone and forest floorThe 2022 La Cte de Lascombes is just as impressive as it was when I tasted it a few months ago. Dense and explosive, the 2022 possesses notable textural richness and pure power. The 2022 was vinified by the former team here, so it naturally shows considerable extraction and a much stronger oak imprint than is the case with the vintages that follow it. Black cherry, plum, chocolate, licorice and espresso stain the palate on the potent finish.