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Originally posted by marcb7:
Like I said...Im just a amateur

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Originally posted by marcb7:
Exactly...Bordeaux like, meaning the tobacco, lead pencil, mint....

Aged Cali Cabs are not in question here for me....New world Cali cabs, or "parkerized" wines of out Napa or Bordeaux are what I am referring to. The stewed flavors of the 03' Vintage in general (not all, as there are some 03's that still represent Bordeaux to me), is what I feel taste quite similar to some of those new world wines coming out of California.


With that said, my experience with recent vintages of Cali Cabs is anemic at best...not my cup of tea!

I have no issue with anyone liking 03' Bordeaux....like I originally posted, it "hits the spot" if I crave this style wine. They are well made wines, no doubt. Just not what I would consider Bordeaux...just my

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Originally posted by marcb7:
Gman...I will be shocked if most of the 03' Bords show those characteristics....a handful or two will, but I dont think the majority that I have tasted will improve dramatically.

I have a decent amount from 03' so I hope Im wrong...and it will be fun to find out!

I will agree with you if we are talking the 2000 or 2005's however...

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Originally posted by marcb

I think if you like the 03' you should love the 05'.

I love the floral component of typical Margaux wines as well....but I didnt pick up much of it in the 03' Lascombes, but can appreicate it in the 04' and 05'. I also got some oak in the 03' which wasnt present in the 04 or 05'.

If you enjoy the floral aspect of Margaux, try a 04' Malescot, classic Margaux nose.

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Originally posted by Redhawk:

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Originally posted by marcb

I think if you like the 03' you should love the 05'.

I love the floral component of typical Margaux wines as well....but I didnt pick up much of it in the 03' Lascombes, but can appreicate it in the 04' and 05'. I also got some oak in the 03' which wasnt present in the 04 or 05'.

If you enjoy the floral aspect of Margaux, try a 04' Malescot, classic Margaux nose.

I hope and assume you are correct about the '05 Lascombes. I have a few deep in my cellar, but I haven't tried any, and probably won't for a while. I haven't had many '04s, and I don't have any '04 Malescot in my cellar, but I have enjoyed the '00 Malescot and am looking forward to the 6-pack of the '05 when it comes closer to maturity.

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Originally posted by marcb7:

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Originally posted by Redhawk:

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Originally posted by marcb

I think if you like the 03' you should love the 05'.

I love the floral component of typical Margaux wines as well....but I didnt pick up much of it in the 03' Lascombes, but can appreicate it in the 04' and 05'. I also got some oak in the 03' which wasnt present in the 04 or 05'.

If you enjoy the floral aspect of Margaux, try a 04' Malescot, classic Margaux nose.

I hope and assume you are correct about the '05 Lascombes. I have a few deep in my cellar, but I haven't tried any, and probably won't for a while. I haven't had many '04s, and I don't have any '04 Malescot in my cellar, but I have enjoyed the '00 Malescot and am looking forward to the 6-pack of the '05 when it comes closer to maturity.

Im big fan of Malescot....tasted on release and bought a case shortly after. Similar with the Lascombes. Agree....5 yrs or so before I start dipping into those. If our paths ever cross, Ill be happy to open up a 04' Malescot, I think you would enjoy it.

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Originally posted by g-man:

does that path come through ny?