Château Lascombes - La Côte de Lascombes 2022

Aging peacefully under the distinctive blue glow of the estate's first-year barrel cellar, the wines of Margaux Second Growth Chateau Lascombes evolve a certain grace over time.

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot grown in a mosaic of soil types come together to create a classic Left Bank Bordeaux blend, crafted in the estate's gravity-fed winery, designed with precise, small-batch vinifications in mind. Each bottle is graced with a label depicting the property's dreamy, ivy-covered chateau, which has served as the home for winemaking excellence for many centuries.

Chateau Lascombes offers a beautiful expression of the cherished Margaux terroir through wines that are rich and full-bodied, exuding luscious black fruit and cedar on the nose, followed by a palate of supple, elegant tannins. This mouthwatering Margaux will lend itself beautifully to heartier autumn dishes, like crispy roasted duck breast or pork loin in a morel mushroom sauce.

Hand harvesting into ten-kilo bins in several passes, according to the level of maturity of the plots Meticulous sorting in the vines and in the vat room. Gentle vinification by infusion Cold maceration Maceration period from 30 to 35 days decided by daily tastings. Aged 18-20 months in oak (60% new) tuns and amphorae.

“A new wine from this château that's made from 100% Merlot planted on the more limestone portions of the estate, the 2022 La Cotes Lascombes has a ruby/purple hue to go with a supple, layered, beautifully textured style. It offers notes of red and black fruits, graphite, crushed stone, and beautifully integrated oak. I love its overall balance, it has ripe, velvety tannins, and a great finish. It should keep for at least two decades.” - 94 Points, Jeb Dunnuck

“The 2022 La Côte de Lascombes is just as impressive as it was when I tasted it a few months ago. Dense and explosive, the 2022 possesses notable textural richness and pure power. The 2022 was vinified by the former team here, so it naturally shows considerable extraction and a much stronger oak imprint than is the case with the vintages that follow it. Black cherry, plum, chocolate, licorice and espresso stain the palate on the potent finish.” - 94 Points, Vinous

Producer: Château Lascombes

Country: France

Region: Bordeaux

Varietal: Merlot

Appellation: Margaux

Vintage: 2022

Size: 750ml