1625 Antoine de Lascombes (Lascombes) Jean-Franois de Lascombes

1855 Chevalier de Lascombes

AOC Margaux

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc

(James Suckling’s rating: 92 points)

A central figure in the history of Chteau Lascombes was Knight Antoine de Lascombes. As well as being the chteaus first recorded owner, it was he who gave Lascombes its name. Born in 1625, he was to forge the destiny of the estate. One of his descendants, Jean-Franois de Lascombes, a councillor at the Bordeaux parliament, Crown Prosecutor at the Admiralty and member of the Academy, dedicated his fortune to the upkeep of the chteau and most particularly to enhancing the quality of its wines. In 1855, Chteau Lascombes was ranked as a Second Classified Growth in the classification of the Grand Crus Classs.

Chevalier de Lascombes, the second in the Lascombes family is no baby brother. This wine is selected from batches that were not marked out for the First Wine. This other wine of Chteau Lascombes has undeniable charm and offers obvious drinking pleasure. Less powerful than the First Wine but more suave, this wine can be consumed earlier, in its first ten years.

Appellation:
AOC Margaux, Bordeaux

Country of Origin:
Bordeaux, France

Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)

Grape Varieties:
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc

Tasting Notes:
(James Suckling’s rating: 92 points)
This offers very attractive warm stones, spicy, brambly berries and nicely played, toasty oak. The palate has a bold, juicy and deep-set array of fine and sleek tannins that build nice and even into the finish. Great balance and lots to offer.