Chevalier de Lascombes Chateau Lascombes ()

17 Antoine de Lascombes Jean-Franois de Lascombes

1855 2011 MACSF

Chevalier de Lascombes

AOC Margaux

50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon

13.5%

(Falstaff’s rating: 90 points)

Chevalier de Lascombes is the second wine of Chteau Lascombes.

The estate was established in the 17th century and named after Knight Antoine de Lascombes, its earliest recorded owner. One of his descendants, Jean-Franois de Lascombesa legal advisor to the Bordeaux Parliament and royal naval commissionerfurther developed the chteau and invested in elevating its wine quality.

The grand vin of Chteau Lascombes was classified as a Second Growth in the historic 1855 Bordeaux Classification. In 2011, the estate was acquired by the French mutual insurance group MACSF, which modernized its winemaking facilities.

Chevalier de Lascombes is crafted from grapes grown on younger vines. Though softer in style and fruit-forward in character, it still displays elegance and depth. It is approachable in its youth, yet possesses aging potential of over ten years.

Appellation:
AOC Margaux, Bordeaux

Country of Origin:
Bordeaux, France

Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)

Grape Varieties:
50% Merlot,50% Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol Content:
13.5%

Tasting Notes:
(Falstaff’s rating: 90 points)
Dark ruby, purple reflections, a soft brightening on the rim. Hints of ripe plums, nuances of cherries, subtle orange zest. Medium-bodied, red cherries, vivid, somewhat brittle tannins, lemony, with leafy nuances on the finish, uncomplicated.