Lascombes Margaux 2eme Cru 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Lascombes
Label Name:
 
Margaux 2eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 92–94; James Suckling 93–94; Neal Martin (Vinous) 90–92; Jeb Dunnuck 90–92; Decanter ~91; Falstaff 93

Tasting Note
Blackcurrant and blackberry fruit with cedar, dark chocolate, graphite and subtle floral lift. Medium–full-bodied, ripe powdery tannins, bright acidity and a long mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye, braised venison, duck à l'orange, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), braised short ribs, umami-rich mushroom hot pot, Cantonese roasted meats.

Production Method
Gentle vinification by infusion with cold pre-maceration and extended cuvaison; aged 18–20 months in French oak barrels, casks and amphoras.

Vineyard Info
Second Growth (1855) Margaux estate (~120 ha). Owned by MACSF since 2011; recent technical direction under Axel Heinz with vineyard reconstructions and modernised cellars.