Château Lascombes

Château Lascombes is a Bordeaux estate that combines traditional and modern approaches to viticulture and winemaking. The vineyards extend across a broad area of Margaux with additional nearby plots, encompassing varied soils and exposures.

Plantings are led by Merlot (approximately 50%) and Cabernet Sauvignon, with Petit Verdot in smaller proportions. The flagship Grand Vin is complemented by Chevalier de Lascombes, a second wine drawn from lots not selected for the main blend. The portfolio also includes a third wine, Le Haut-Médoc de Lascombes, and a premium single-parcel Merlot, La Côte Lascombes.

In the cellar, fermentations are managed to preserve fruit and structure, and maturation takes place in French oak barrels; the exact regimen can vary by vintage.

Style and tasting notes

Typical aromas include dark berry fruit with floral and spice accents. The palate is often medium to full bodied with firm tannins and fresh acidity. Many vintages benefit from several years in bottle, with approachability commonly beginning around 8 to 15 years, while top vintages can evolve longer.

Château Lascombes is widely recognized for a combination of history, scale, and stylistic consistency.

• History and status as a Second Growth of Margaux.
• Technical investment updates in vineyard and cellar over recent decades.
• Availability broad distribution relative to many peers, aided by sizeable production.
• Vineyard scale extensive holdings within the appellation and nearby areas.
• Critical attention regularly reviewed by major wine publications.

• Who currently owns Château Lascombes Lawrence Wine Estates; the property was purchased from MACSF in 2022.
• Who is the estate director Axel Heinz has led estate operations since 2023.
• Where is Château Lascombes located Margaux, Bordeaux, France.
• What wines does Château Lascombes produce The Grand Vin, a second wine (Chevalier de Lascombes), a third wine (Le Haut-Médoc de Lascombes), and the premium La Côte Lascombes.
• What grape varieties are used Primarily Merlot (about 50%) and Cabernet Sauvignon, with Petit Verdot in smaller amounts.
• How are the wines aged Maturation takes place in oak barrels, with specifics varying by vintage.
• How much wine does the estate produce annually Output varies by vintage; public estimates place production in the several hundred thousand bottles range.