Lascombes Margaux 2eme Cru 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Lascombes
Label Name:
 
Margaux 2eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 55%, Merlot 40%, Petit Verdot 5%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 94–95; Jeb Dunnuck 94+; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 93; Wine Spectator 93; Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown) 93–94; Wine Enthusiast 94

Tasting Note
Deep Margaux with blackcurrant, blackberry and plum, accented by lavender, cedar, tobacco and spice. Full-bodied, ripe fruit framed by firm, fine-grained tannins, integrated oak and a long savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast ribeye, slow-roast lamb, venison, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), soy‑braised short ribs, char siu pork.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; gentle vinification by infusion with cold maceration (30–35 days); malolactic in barrel; aged in French oak barrels and casks.

Vineyard Info
Château Lascombes, Second Growth (1855) in Margaux. Estate covers extensive Margaux terroirs; long history of modernization since Alexis Lichine era; produces a Cabernet-dominated grand vin.