Chevalier de Lascombes Margaux 2018 - Second vin

Bettane & Desseauve

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.

Decanter

About the wine:

Notes of cedar and blackcurrant, with a clear aromatic concentration on the attack. Attractive, with well-developed blackcurrant fruit. You can already see this wine's potential with a few more years in bottle, but it's slightly abrupt on the finish.

Guide Hachette des vins

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.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

About the domain :

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

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 estate has already made good progress in recent years, taking another step forward in the early 2010s. It is now on a steady course.

James Suckling

About the wine:

Juicy, round tannins make this wine already very attractive. Medium to full body, delicious fruit and a long, flavorful finish. An excellent second wine from Lascombes.

Le Point

About the wine:

Red fruit, floral, attractive nose, cigar box, soft, elegant, fresh palate, fine tannins, good length, spicy finish.

Yves Beck

About the wine:

A real delight! The bouquet of Lascombes' 2nd wine is mouth-watering, with notes of chocolate and licorice wood! On the palate, it's soft and slightly creamy, with a very good tannic structure. Fruity finish.

Vert de Vin

About the wine:

The nose is fruity, fresh and offers gourmandise, fine intensity and depth. There are notes of pulpy/fresh blackcurrant, fresh/ripe blackberry and, more lightly, crushed strawberry, combined with hints of crushed blueberry, as well as fine zan, violet, a hint of crushed red berries, a discreet touch of nutmeg, toastiness and a subtle hint of fresh tobacco. The palate is fresh, fruity and well-balanced, with density, a tangy structure, good definition, a little unctuosity, fine grain, tension, finesse and roundness. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of crushed blackcurrant, pulpy blackberry and, more lightly, crushed blueberry, combined with hints of crushed raspberry and fine hints of chocolate, toast, crushed hazelnut, a subtle touch of crushed red berries and sweet blond tobacco. Good length. Elegant tannins. Persistence and subtle chewiness on the finish/persistence.