Château Lascombes - Margaux Grand Cru Classé 2016

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 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 Maceration period from 30 to 35 days decided by daily tastings. Aged 18 months in oak (70% new) in barriques and foudre.

"The 2016 Château Lascombes is another brilliant Margaux, and I was blown away by this wine on two separate occasions. Sporting a deep purple color as well as a thrilling bouquet of cassis, smoked earth, charcoal, and tobacco, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, has obvious minerality, a big palate presence, and a terrific sense of elegance and purity. It’s a beautiful wine, and while I’d happily enjoy bottles today, it’s going to keep for 25-30 years." - 94 points, Jeb Dunnuck

"Very attractive, ripe dark berries with a meaty edge that delivers a very compelling wine from the outset. Quite plush and elegant tannins with a smooth, juicy and attractive finish that holds long and is saturated in flavor. Seamless build. Really stunning. Try from 2022." - 95 points, James Suckling

"Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Lascombes features beautiful candied violets, Black Forest cake, cassis and menthol with hints of underbrush, cloves, pencil lead and tar. Medium-bodied with good intensity and firm, grainy tannins, it finishes long and perfumed." - 94+ points, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"The 2016 Lascombes is grown into a gorgeous wine. Blackberry jam, chocolate, new leather, espresso and copious new oak all flesh out in this ample, resonant wine. As always Lascombes is done in a style that brings out the more lush, flamboyant side of Margaux. In this vintage, all the elements meld together effortlessly, something that isn't always the case." - 93 points, Vinous

Producer: Château Lascombes

Country: France

Region: Bordeaux

Varietal: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc

Appellation: Margaux

Vintage: 2016

Size: 750ml