Château Ascombes Margaux

2022 Margaux Red Blend

Chateau Lascombes Château Ascombes Margaux is a captivating red blend from the esteemed Margaux region. This wine presents an alluring deep ruby color that hints at its richness. The palate is greeted with a full-bodied experience, offering a beautifully pronounced fruit intensity that showcases notes of dark berries and plum, complemented by subtle savory undertones. Its well-integrated tannins provide a firm structure while maintaining a smooth mouthfeel, resulting in a delightful balance. The wine exhibits a high level of acidity, which adds to its vibrancy and freshness, making it incredibly food-friendly. While this blend remains dry, it possesses a luscious quality that invites another sip, making it an excellent choice for both casual enjoyment and special occasions.

Tasting notes:

Blackberry

Blackcurrant

Cedar

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Bone Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:

Margaux

Margaux is one of the most important appellations in Bordeaux. It lies in the southern part of the Haut-Médoc on the Left Bank of the Gironde River. Unlike other prestigious Bordeaux appellations, Margaux's vineyards are not separated by quality. This means that vines belonging to the most celebrated châteaux often sit side-by-side with those of less exclusive wineries. All vineyards here benefit from the same gravel-rich soil and climate. Margaux wines tend to follow the typical Bordeaux blend, boasting a higher percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon than Merlot. These supple reds tend to have a strong, stable core of blackcurrant underpinned by a touch of cedar from time spent in oak. AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) is the most prestigious of the quality tiers within France’s wine classification system. AOC-designated wines must follow multiple different rules on a broad range of topics. Wines are regulated on the appellation, varietal inclusion, production methods, alcohol levels, vineyard planting density and age of the vineyard.

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