Magnum Castle Lascombes - Margaux 2015

Jeb DUNNUCK

92 / 100

byJeb Dunnuckthe11/30/2017

Jancis Robinson

16,5 / 20

byJulia Harding MWthe11/8/2017

Deep lustrous crimson. Quite penetrating aroma but still too sweet to be seriously refreshing! Hint of California chocolate here plus quite a bit of acidity.

Vinifera

4 / 5

the5/31/2016

Belle robe sombre. Présentation sophistiquée, sur les fruits mûrs avec une note vanillée très présente. Corps onctueux, fondant, à la dimension tactile très hédoniste. Belle intensité sur la finale.

The Wine Cellar Insider

91-93 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/30/2016

Dark in color with an espresso, licorice, smoke and black cherry nose, this wine is voluptuous in texture with an oaky finish which, hopefully, will integrate fully, as the fruit is ripe, sweet and delicious.

Wine Advocate

89-91 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/29/2016

The 2015 Lascombes has a dense, rich bouquet with licorice and cigar box-infused black fruit and a touch of wilted violet. It feels rather tight-fisted compared to its peers in the Margaux appéllation. The palate is very smooth on the entry, plenty of new oak here, balanced but for want of a better word, missing some personality - especially on the finish that feels just a little labored.

Bettane & Desseauve

18 / 20

the4/28/2016

Grande couleur, nez ample de raisin très mûr, corps et texture imposants, tannin parfaitement extrait, grand potentiel de garde. Séduisant comme toujours mais avec la profondeur des très grands.

Vinous

92-95 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/27/2016

The 2015 Lascombes is rich, powerful and inviting. All the elements fall into place in a juicy, succulent Margaux endowed with superb overall balance. Sweet red cherry, plum, spice and grilled herbs are given an added kick of polish by the silky tannins. Racy and open-knit, the 2015 is built to deliver considerable pleasure with minimal cellaring. Readers should expect a bold, forward Margaux with modern contours and plenty of concentration.

Decanter.com

90 / 100

bySteven Spurrierthe4/27/2016

Massively extracted ripe fruit – lots of depth but little finesse evident so far but it will age well2021-2035

Jean-Marc QUARIN

16 / 20

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/20/2016

Couleur sombre, intense et belle. Nez fruité et crémeux. Bouche plutôt extraite, mais très fruitée et plussavoureuse que de coutume au même âge. Le moelleux et la douceur l'emportent au milieu et en finale.Bonne longueur, sans angle

timatkin.com

86 / 100

byTim Atkin MWthe4/20/2016

Wine Enthusiast

94-96 / 100

byRoger Vossthe4/15/2016

Barrel Sample. A dark, complex wine, this delivers so much weight and richness. The estate has really achieved its full potential this year with this wine, boasting powerful tannins and fine acidity against a backdrop of full, generous fruits. 95 points

Jancis Robinson

16,5 /

byJancis Robinsonthe4/15/2016

Dark purple. A little bit of wood shavings on the nose of this, as in the second wine. Very sweet palate entry without quite the energy of some of the most successful Margaux but it is certainly dramatic. Some will love its full-on impact. Tastes a bit alcoholic. Drink 2025-2038

René Gabriel

18 / 20

the4/10/2016

Extrem dunkles Purpur mit lila und violetten Reflexen. Verrücktes Bouquet, Kräuterteenoten, kandierte Frucht, hoch reife Johannisbeeren und Cassisanflüge, das Bouquet wirkt wuchtig und zeigt eine volle Margaux-Süsse. Im Gaumen geht dieser süsse Fruchtpower weiter und wirkt betörend. Letztendlich fehlt dann im Finale leider etwas der Druck um das Ganze nach hinten zu katapultieren. 18/20 2022 – 2044

Jamessuckling.com

94-95 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/5/2016

This is so powerful and rich with fantastic depth of fruit and tannin structure. Full body, chewy yet polished in impressive. Stretches the limit on tannin extraction but it’s all there. Should develop beautifully in the barrel.

Wine Spectator

90-93 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/3/2016

A frankly fruit-driven style, but delicious, with exuberant plum and blackberry paste flavors leading the way, backed by a melted licorice note. The velvety finish has good underlying acidity.—J.M.