Lascombes Margaux 2eme Cru 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Lascombes
Label Name:
 
Margaux 2eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Classified 2ème Cru (1855). Notable scores for the 2017 vintage: Wine Advocate ~92–95, Wine Enthusiast 94, Wine Spectator 92, James Suckling 94, Falstaff 92

Tasting Note
Blackcurrant and black cherry core with raspberry and floral (rose/lavender) notes, cedar, spice and cocoa. Medium-full, plush texture, ripe grainy tannins and a mineral lift; long, spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Roast beef, leg of lamb, venison, grilled rib‑eye, duck confit; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, beef bulgogi, Szechuan beef, mushroom and soy stir‑fries.

Production Method
Hand-harvested. Gentle vinification by infusion with cold maceration (30–35 days). Aged in barrels and casks (portion in new oak historically).

Vineyard Info
Château Lascombes — 2ème Cru Classé (1855) in Margaux. Large Médoc estate producing classic Cabernet-led blends; modernized in recent decades with high investment and technical consulting.