87/90

Stephen Tanzer

Vinous

Bright, deep ruby. Sappy aromas of blackberry, violet and espresso. Slightly medicinal but sweet flavors of boysenberry and blackberry. Has a firm spine. This will ultimately merit a score at the higher end of my range if the slightly gritty tannins are refined during elevage Under the direction of Alain Raynaud, the new American owners of this huge chateau did a strict selection of the best barrels for their 2000 grand vin 05/2001

90

Robert M. Parker, Jr.

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

The first of a succession of brilliant wines that have emerged from this previously moribund estate over the last decade, the fully mature 2000 Lascombes is an outstanding effort. Notes of cedarwood, roasted herbs, incense, black cherries, and currants emerge from this medium-bodied, evolved Margaux. Consume it over the next 7-8 years. 06/2010

93

Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

A classic, beautifully textured wine, the 2000 Château Lascombes offers darker berries, leather, minty herbs, and graphite on the nose. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied and concentrated, with still-present tannins, a focused, well-balanced mouthfeel, and impressive length. It's right in the middle of its prime drinking plateau and should hold for another decade before a gradual decline sets in. Drink 2026-2036. 04/2026