Lascombes Margaux 2eme Cru 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Lascombes
Label Name:
 
Margaux 2eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 96; Wine Enthusiast 96; Decanter 94; Jeb Dunnuck 93; The Wine Advocate (~92–95); Vinous ~92–94; Wine Spectator ~90

Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant and blackberry with notes of dark chocolate, cedar, violet and tobacco; refined, firm tannins, lively acidity and a long, mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, leg of lamb, venison, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs, braised beef with soy/miso, umami-rich mushroom dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, gentle infusion vinification; extensive sorting; aged 18–20 months in French oak (approximately 60% new).

Vineyard Info
1855 Second Growth in Margaux; c.84 ha vineyards. Owned by MACSF since 2011, long history under Alexis Lichine and modernized winemaking for improved consistency.