Lascombes - 2004 (1.5L) Kanagawa Prefecture plenty of sweet tannins

plenty of sweet tannins

medium-bodied red scented of tart blackberries

toffee and dark fruits

despite being ten years of age

much of the credit has to go to Sir Peter Michael

Lascombes - 2004 (1.5L) Kanagawa Prefecture plenty of sweet tanninsAnother brilliant effort from this estate, the 2004 Lascombes (a blend of 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Petit Verdot) exhibits a deep blue purple hue along with a sweet perfume of blueberries, black raspberries, cherries, incense, smoke, and spring flowers. While opulent, underneath the full bodied richness of fruit and depth is a structured wine. As it sits in the glass, an espresso roast character (no doubt from new oak) also emerges.