The 2018 Lascombes is a Bordeaux Blend from the Margaux sub-region of Bordeaux, France. Produced by Lascombes, this red wine showcases the characteristics typical of a well-crafted Bordeaux. With an alcohol content of 13.0% and sealed with a cork closure, this wine has garnered significant attention from wine reviewers.

James Suckling awarded this wine an impressive score of 95, noting its "complex nose, blending notes of elderberries, black cherries, spices, cedar, and violets." He describes it as "full-bodied and structured with elegant tannins and a fleshy texture," culminating in a "flavorful, savory finish." Suckling advises trying this wine after 2024.

Wine Enthusiast's Roger Voss also praises the 2018 Lascombes, giving it a score of 94. He acknowledges the potential for overuse of wood aging but believes that "powerful black fruits will provide balance as the wine ages." Voss highlights the wine's "structure and dark tannins," suggesting it has a "long-term perspective" and recommending to drink from 2027.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, with reviewer Lisa Perrotti-Brown, rates the wine at 93+ points. She describes its "deep garnet-purple color" and evocative scents of "cassis, black cherries, and blackberry pie," accented by "pencil lead, menthol, lavender, and cedar chest with a touch of damp soil." Perrotti-Brown notes the wine's "muscular black fruits," framed by "firm, grainy tannins and just enough freshness," finishing "long and savory."

Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com gives the wine a score of 92, appreciating its "smoke-filled nose of plum, espresso, licorice, cigar box, and roasted dark red fruits." He describes the wine as "round, lush, and full-bodied" with a finish featuring "espresso and dark chocolate." Leve advises patience for the oak to integrate.

Decanter also rates the wine at 93 points, praising its "lovely grilled fruit" and "fully ripe fruit notes of figs and damson," supported by "liquorice and chocolate." The wine is noted for its "crushed mint finish."

Jeb Dunnuck, with a score of 94+, highlights the wine's "rich, medium to full-bodied" texture, featuring "jammy currants, blueberries, vanilla bean, flowers, and camphor." He notes the wine's "ripe yet present tannins" and balanced style, suggesting it needs 3-4 years to integrate its oak and will keep for 25 years or more.

Wine Spectator's J.M. rates the wine at 93, describing a "bright juniper note" with flavors of "warmed cassis, steeped plum, and blackberry compote." The wine is "silky and fine-grained" with a "late flurry of singed wood, savory, and dark tea details."

Finally, Jane Anson scores the wine at 92, describing it as "an exuberant vintage" with "chewy and supple" tannins and layers of "violet, blackberry, cassis, cocoa bean, pomegranate, turmeric, ink, cloves, and crayon."

Overall, the 2018 Lascombes is a highly regarded Bordeaux Blend that promises complexity and aging potential.