Château Lascombes Margaux Bordeaux, France
Introduction:
The 2015 Château Lascombes Margaux is a commanding expression of a Second Growth from one of Bordeaux’s most elegant appellations. It delivers rich, concentrated fruit alongside substantial structure and poised refinement—ideal for those seeking power bolstered by finesse rather than overt flamboyance.
Terroir:
Nestled within the Margaux appellation on Bordeaux’s Left Bank, Château Lascombes benefits from gravelly‑sandy soils interspersed with clay and limestone—excellent for drainage and heat‑retention. The maritime climate of the Gironde estuary, with its moderating influence, allows for full ripening of cabernet sauvignon, merlot, and petit verdot while maintaining notable freshness and minerality.
Tasting notes:
The 2015 Château Lascombes Margeaux reflects the incomparable diversity of the estate’s terroirs. A collector’s Grand Vin, it offers a graceful, powerful expression of the classic Bordeaux style. A blend of 50% cabernet sauvignon, 47% merlot, and 3% petit verdot, it has an open and expressive nose, with aromas of ripe black fruits and harmonious notes of oak. The palate features an explosion of blackberries and cassis; the wine is precise, concentrated, opulent, and lively all at the same time. The tannins are soft and silky. The oak mingles seamlessly, and the finish is extremely long. (adapted from winery/winemaker notes)
Press:
96 points, Cellar Selection, Wine Enthusiast:
"This is a powerful wine, with wood aging that adds richness to the dense tannins. Some tough extraction has not detracted from the ripe fruit or structure, and will go as the wine matures. It should be ready to drink from 2026."
95 points, James Suckling:
"Immediate depth to the aromas of dark cherries, plums, and blackberries with subtly spicy and cedary oak amid stony, minerally accents. The palate has immense depth and presence without relying on brute force. This is all about charm and fluidity. Superb wine. Try from 2023."
"This is a powerful wine, with wood aging that adds richness to the dense tannins. Some tough extraction has not detracted from the ripe fruit or structure, and will go as the wine matures. It should be ready to drink from 2026."
95 points, James Suckling:
"Immediate depth to the aromas of dark cherries, plums, and blackberries with subtly spicy and cedary oak amid stony, minerally accents. The palate has immense depth and presence without relying on brute force. This is all about charm and fluidity. Superb wine. Try from 2023."
94 points, Wine Advocate:
"Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2015 Lascombes has a beautiful nose of black forest cake, violets, cassis and tilled soil with wafts of garrigue and potpourri. Medium-bodied, very fine and elegant, with great intensity of restrained, earthy flavors, it has a long, savory finish."
"Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2015 Lascombes has a beautiful nose of black forest cake, violets, cassis and tilled soil with wafts of garrigue and potpourri. Medium-bodied, very fine and elegant, with great intensity of restrained, earthy flavors, it has a long, savory finish."
Alcohol by Volume (ABV %): 14.5%
Farming Practices: Estate‑managed viticulture, traditional vineyard practices
Producer Name: Château Lascombes
Old World / New World: Old World
Country of Origin: France
Region: Margaux, Bordeaux
Grape Varietals: Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (50 %), Merlot (47 %), Petit Verdot (3 %)
Vintage: 2015
Wine Style: Dry red; dark‑fruit rich, structured and elegant with medium‑full body.
Winemaking Techniques: Hand‑harvested fruit, vinification in temperature‑controlled vats, ageing in French oak barrels (percentage new varies by parcel) to integrate oak and build complexity.
Pack Size: 750 ml
Container Style: Standard glass bottle
Closure Style: Cork
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