"Great color, ample nose of very ripe grapes, imposing body and texture, perfectly extracted tannin, great aging potential. Seductive as always but with the depth of the very greats." (Le Guide Bettane & Desseauve des Vins 2018) Delivery in wooden case for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (Excluding Point Relais delivery method)
Features
Estate
Château Lascombes
Cuvée
Second Grand Cru Classé
Vintage
2015
Designation
Margaux
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot
Terroirs
Clay-limestone, clay gravel, gravel
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Classic with light daily pumping over, long 35- to 40-day vatting periods, malolactic fermentation in barrels.
Breeding
on lees for 4 months on Oxoline tins
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Intense crimson
Nose
Open, fresh and fruity. On aeration, develops a bouquet of black fruits, kirsch, with hints of mocha and vanilla.
Mouth
Soft, very suave attack, fresh with roundness, wrapped tannins and well-presented, crunchy, ripe black fruit. Long finish.
Serve
Decant at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2020
Drink before
2031+
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with game, red meats, cheeses...
Château Lascombes
Margaux
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated (2018 guide) 18/20 (benchmark wine)
Domaine rated (2018 guide) 4*Stars (High-quality producers, the glories of the French vineyard)
About the wine:
Great color, ample nose of very ripe grapes, imposing body and texture, perfectly extracted tannin, great ageing potential. Seductive as ever, but with the depth of the very best.
About the domain :
The MACSF mutual insurance group, which now owns this very important estate, is doing everything in its power to ensure its prestige and quality, under the efficient management of Dominique Befve. The wine, always made from very ripe grapes, possesses a fullness and suavity that are rare in Margaux, and the charm and finesse of the second wine, chevalier-de-lascombes, which carries the aromatic seduction of the application, is a delight to behold.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated domain (2018 guide) Awarded wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Founded in the 15th century by Chevalier Antoine de Lascombes, acquired in 1952 by Alexis Lichine, then by the Bass & Charrington wine merchant in 1971, this cru languished until its purchase in 2001 by the American investment fund Colony Capital. Under the leadership of Dominique Befve, formerly of the Rothschild estates, a major program was launched to renovate this vast, highly fragmented 112-hectare vineyard. Lascombes, bought by MACSF in 2011, is now back on the map.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated (2016 guide) 16/20 (Very good)
About the wine:
A very assertive personality, with a dense, almost candied black cherry nose and a hint of reduction. Dense, juicy tannins.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2018 guide) 94/100 (Outstanding wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Deep garnet in color, Lascombes 2015 reveals a beautiful nose of black forest cake, violets, blackcurrants and freshly tilled earth, with hints of garrigue and potpourri. The palate is medium-bodied, very fine and elegant, with an extreme intensity of well-controlled undergrowth scents. The finish is long and delicious.
About the domain :
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated wine (2018 guide) 17/20 + Favorite (Grand vin)
Estate rated (2018 guide) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers with good production levels, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
What volume and intensity! Very ripe, expressive fruit on the palate, but finishes without heaviness.
About the domain :
In 2011, Lascombes came under the control of MACSF, the mutual insurance company for the health professions, and has regained its composure and can now look to the future. The new owner has made no secret of his ambition to raise Lascombes to the level of a very good second growth. Under Dominique Befve's management, the cru has already made good progress in recent years, taking another step forward in the early 2010s. It is now on a steady course.
Wine Enthusiast
Rated wine (2018 guide) 96/100
About the wine:
A powerful, wood-aged wine that brings richness to the density of the tannins. The significant extraction does not overpower the ripe fruit or structure, and will mellow with age. It should be ready to drink by 2026.
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