I feel like Lascombes overperformed in the '70s and early '80s, as I've had some really lovely wines from '76, '83 and now this '78. This is a bit rustic and what I would call "classic claret" with leather, cedar, cassis and a bit of classic Margaux violet notes on the nose. Elegant and suave, mature, if a bit thin, this is not one for decanting as it faded considerably by day two.
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This pours light garnet in the glass. Medium plus bricking. The nose is expressive from the first pour changing very little over the six hours it was followed. Aromas of pencil shavings, dried strawberry, plum, dried dark cherry, espresso, mentholated cigarettes, wet moss, and old leather waft from the glass. The palate enters on a slightly bitter note, showing just a touch of the remaining tannin (medium minus), and medium minus acid. The finish lingers, but not terribly long. All in all we have a good showing from an old school bordeaux, still holding on to some slightly bitter notes. It showed about what I expected from this bottle going in. Other tasters recognized this as left bank Bordeaux guessing closer to mid-80's, which is I suppose a testament to it being still fairly in-tact, but still clearly very mature.
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11/12/2022 - GrapeScott wrote: 90 Points
I feel like Lascombes overperformed in the '70s and early '80s, as I've had some really lovely wines from '76, '83 and now this '78. This is a bit rustic and what I would call "classic claret" with leather, cedar, cassis and a bit of classic Margaux violet notes on the nose. Elegant and suave, mature, if a bit thin, this is not one for decanting as it faded considerably by day two.
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4/4/2021 - Wine Canuck wrote: 91 Points
This pours light garnet in the glass. Medium plus bricking. The nose is expressive from the first pour changing very little over the six hours it was followed. Aromas of pencil shavings, dried strawberry, plum, dried dark cherry, espresso, mentholated cigarettes, wet moss, and old leather waft from the glass. The palate enters on a slightly bitter note, showing just a touch of the remaining tannin (medium minus), and medium minus acid. The finish lingers, but not terribly long. All in all we have a good showing from an old school bordeaux, still holding on to some slightly bitter notes. It showed about what I expected from this bottle going in. Other tasters recognized this as left bank Bordeaux guessing closer to mid-80's, which is I suppose a testament to it being still fairly in-tact, but still clearly very mature.
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3/27/2021 - JonnyG Likes this wine: 90 Points
A Memorable Saturday (Various Spots in the Santa Ynez Valley): From a magnum. A birth-year wine for the birthday boy. Fully mature, with plenty to offer: cedar, dusty fruit and a nice array of spices, but not especially generous either.
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3/4/2021 - 99glasses wrote: 89 Points
Still life left. Opens vegetal but broadens significantly with air. Very enjoyable.
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5/31/2020 - Robwild wrote:
Earthy and musty. Medium Tanins. Long finish. Oak, leather, licorice and some dark fruit.
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