Lascombes Size:12x750ml The tannins are silky and

The tannins are silky and long

I sampled a mind-boggling array of outstanding and often profound wines in my marathon tasting session with proprietor and winemaker Luca Currado

Les Beaumes

Very rich on the palate

The Blanc des Millenaires is another terrific example that shows just how good the best wines of the year are

Lascombes Size:12x750ml The tannins are silky andFar 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, but it closes down to reveal a tart, spartan personality. Anticipated maturity, 2000 2008. Neither the 1995 nor 1996 performed as well as they had in the past, both suffering from hard tannin,