2005 Ch. Lascombes, Margaux

Another beneficiary of Michel Rolland's magic consulting wand, this sleeping giant has finally stepped up to the plate in 2005 and made a wine worthy of its Second Growth classification. Made from marginally more Cabernet Sauvignon than Merlot, this is appealingly fresh and fragrant on the nose, with vibrant fruit ranging from blackberry to blueberry. 100% new oak has added a delicious smooth creamy complexity to the immensely deep, concentrated fruit. This is a sturdier style of Margaux than some, but it has enormous sex appeal.