94pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2009, which is inky blue/purple to the rim, is a final blend of 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 48% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot at 14% natural alcohol. The wine has a beautiful blueberry-scented nose with hints of acacia flowers, licorice, graphite and some subtle charcoal and background oak. Clearly a modern style of Margaux, it is pure, seamless, full-bodied and opulent, and the high glycerin and silky texture of 2009 are brilliantly displayed in this wine. Drink it over the next 15+ years, although it is certainly capable of lasting well past two decades. One of the more difficult estates to manage in southern Margaux is the 300 acres of Lascombes, subdivided into at least 40 to 50 separate plots, making harvest decisions, ripening, and related issues a strategic nightmare. Nevertheless, they seem to have hit pay dirt frequently over the last decade plus.

93pts James Suckling

Very balsamic with slightly chewy tannins, this is a rustic expression of the vintage that needs substantial food to give its best. Plenty of freshness at the finish though. Drink now. 

92pts Int'l Wine Cellar

(48% each merlot and cabernet sauvignon, with 4% petit verdot): Bright red-ruby. Sexy aromas of coffee, nuts and charry oak. Supple, sweet and chocolately. Nicely concentrated, broad and round, showing a lush texture and a good chewy texture. Finishes with sweet tannins and a lingering element of smoky oak. Lovely claret.

92pts Wine Enthusiast

Big ripe and juicy, with a core of dark spice and wood. The wine is full-bodied, richly fruity.

90pts Vinous

The 2009 Lascombes has a blowsy nose, not completely unattractive, with blackberry, smoke and pencil lead. It sort of doesn’t know where it wants to be - muddled. The palate is sweet on the entry, fine grip, a little tight towards the finish but I am looking for more complexity here, more personality. Maybe another few years my yield a better Lascombes? Tasted at BI Wines & Spirits' Ten Year On tasting.

Wine Spectator

Alluring, with coffee and mocha notes leading the way for fleshy plum, blackberry sauce and spice hints. The toasty finish hangs on nicely. A bit dressed up, but will certainly have some fans. Drink now through 2019. 25,000 cases made.

Blend: 48% Merlot, 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4%