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Château Lascombes 2022

Red wine | 2nd Cru Classé, Margaux AC

From the 17th century to the present day, ten generations of owners have succeeded one another and left their mark on the history of Château Lascombes. In 2022, the takeover of the château by the Lawrence family marks a change of direction. A destiny marked by colourful characters who have all contributed to the excellence of Château Lascombes wines.


Regular price CHF 80.00 (75cl)
Regular price Sale price CHF 80.00 (75cl)
CHF 10.67/10cl
  • France Bordeaux
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
    Merlot
    Petit Verdot
    Cabernet Franc
  • 5 - 20 years
  • 14.00% Vol.
Awards and reviews from professionals
  • 95 100
    Wine Enthusiast
    This large estate is now settled well into its elegant stye. This new release is lifted with a licorice aroma and dense texture. It is juicy, packed with chocolate flavors and ripe tannins. The wine has a fine future. Drink from 2029. Roger Voss. January 2025.
  • 94 100
    Yves Beck
    Le bouquet de Lascombes annonce un vin dont le focus dédié au charme est complété par la fraîcheur. Ainsi, outre des notes de fèves de cacao, il révèle des nuances florales et fruitées. De bonne densité, le vin est porté par des tannins compacts, élégants qui vont de pair avec la fraîcheur de la tension. Ainsi, Lascombes a du pep, de la rondeur et, surtout, de l’harmonie. Le virage vers la clarté et évident. L’on ne peut évidemment pas tout révolutionner d’un coup, mais les résultats affichés aujourd’hui sont très réjouissants. Un vin qui n’a pas encore entièrement terminé sa mise en place. Si besoin est, je reverrai ma note à la hausse ultérieurement. Indépendamment de cela, je me réjouis de la tournure des évènements. 2027-2040. Décembre 2024.
  • 93 100
    Jean-Marc Quarin
    Couleur sombre et intense. Nez très aromatique, au fruité mûr qui merlote. Bouche délicate, fondante, parfumée et savoureuse, avec de la douceur dans le déroulé et une trame délicate dans la persistance. Longueur normale. A consommer de préférence entre 2035 et 2060. Février 2025.
  • 93 100
    Decanter
    Perfumed and aromatic on the nose. Rich and concentrated on the palate, juicy but also there's a richness and power that focuses the black cherry and blackcurrant fruit and acidity and makes it quite serious. Tannins are grippy giving plenty of texture and structure, but this lacks a little energy and finesse. It's certainly stylish though with liquorice, dark chocolate, wet stone and tobacco notes. Tasted twice. The estate has new owners as of November 2022 with the acquisition by Lawrence Wine Estates, (also owners of Napa wineries: Heitz Cellar, Burgess Cellars and Stony Hill). The group was established by the Lawrence family, led by US entrepreneur Gaylon Lawrence, alongside managing partner and Master Sommelier Carlton McCoy Jr MS. 2022 is the last vintage by winemaker Dominique Befve with ex-Ornellaia winemaker Axel Heinz taking over as of the 2023 vintage. Harvest 7-27 September. Yield of 36hl/ha. Ageing in French oak, 60% new. Drinking window: 2028 - 2040. Georgina Hindle. April 2023.

Features

Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Margaux
Wine type Red wine
Designation 2nd Cru Classé, Margaux AC
Grape variety Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
Alcohol content 14.00% Vol.
Cellaring 5 - 20 years
Serving temperature 16 - 18 °C
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Château Lascombes 2022
Regular price CHF 80.00 (75cl)
Regular price Sale price CHF 80.00 (75cl)
Colour
Colour

Purple red, with purplish highlights.

Nose
Nose

Aromas of rose petals and lavender, notes of kirsch, stewed plum, blackberry, supported by a touch of cinnamon.

Palate
Palate

Medium structure, complex, with a solid framework of firm, ripe and grainy tannins, a fruity, spicy vintage, with magnificent length on the finish.

Château Lascombes

Château Lascombes

Château Lascombes became a Second Cru Classé in 1855. The terroir, comprising 120 ha located in the Margaux appellation and 10 ha in the Haut-Médoc appellation, is made up of Merlot (50%), Cabernet Sauvignon (45%) and Petit Verdot (5%).
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