Lascombes - 2005 (750ml) Size:750ml this is like liquid gold

this is like liquid gold

one would think that winemaker Bob Cabral would be perennially stressed out having to deal with so many different vineyards

and succulence of fruit

I would give bottles another decade to allow the aromatics to calm down

Lascombes - 2005 (750ml) Size:750ml this is like liquid goldA gorgeous example of Lascombes, the 2005, a blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot, continues the remarkable turn around in quality that began five years ago. A stunningly opulent wine with a dense purple color, the 2005 possesses a beautiful perfume of spring flowers, blueberries, blackberries, creosote, and graphite, full body, silky but noticeable tannins, a layered mouthfeel, and a stunning, 45+ second finish. This