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Chateau Lascombes 1996

Ratings By Robert Parker 80 Tasting Notes This is a mainstream, oaky, soft, fruity wine without much depth or length. It is open-knit, with dried herb and black currant fruit in its moderately intense aromatics. The short finish reveals no hard edges. Drink it over the next 7-8 years.(Wine Advocate #122 Apr 1999) By Robert… Read More »

Chateau Lascombes 1995

Ratings By Robert Parker 79 Tasting Notes Far less impressive after bottling than it was from cask, this wine is now a candidate for drying out given its hollow middle and hard, austere, angular finish. The color is medium ruby, the wine has moderate weight and sweet fruit in the nose and on the attack,… Read More »

Chateau Durfort-Vivens 2007

Ratings By Robert Parker 88 Tastings Notes This dark ruby-colored 2007 possesses aromas of plum sauce, berry fruit, juicy black currants, and a hint of herbs. It is an attractive, mid-weight, fleshy wine with good purity and depth. Enjoy it over the next decade.(Wine Advocate #188 Apr 2010) By Robert Parker