Château Lascombes

Margaux Merlot Blend

9.030 ratings
9.23 pro ratings
Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion
Top Notes For
Bob Bryden

Founder The Lake Sommelier, LLC, Author Wine Talk

9.2

New leather, wet earth, baked blackberry, cocoa, and cigar box aromas waft from the glass. Balanced, nuanced, and bursting with a bouquet of deep, lasting pleasure.

New leather, wet earth, baked blackberry, cocoa, and cigar box aromas waft from the glass. Balanced, nuanced, and bursting with a bouquet of deep, lasting pleasure.

Mar 18th, 2016
Jean-Philip Journeault

2008

Sep 2nd, 2024
Adam Nesto

Wanted a bigger mouthfeel from this.

Wanted a bigger mouthfeel from this.

Jan 27th, 2020
Amanda Speier

Complex on the nose immediately. Smokey funk. Deep woods. Cured Bing cherry.

Complex on the nose immediately. Smokey funk. Deep woods. Cured Bing cherry.

Jan 27th, 2019
Jean-Philip Journeault

2008

Oct 7th, 2018
Michael Seely

Grand Cru.
Chateau Lascombes has been producing fine wine on the same location for about 300 years or so. In the 1855 Classification it was ranked as one of the 15 “Second Growths” of Bordeaux, which meant it was one of the 20 best vineyards in France and therefore - at least according to the French - the world. It’s had its ups and downs over the years but has been a top performer in most rankings for the last 30 years or so. At one point in the 1970’s I believe it was owned by one of the worlds best known wine critics, Alexis Lichine (with financial backing from David Rockefeller). I think it was bought from them in the late 1990’s or so.

Known for its smooth flavors and never overly tannic, I would bet it tasted great!
Parker gave this one a “94” when he tasted it and said to drink it between 2014 and 2020. In Honor of Nick!

Grand Cru.
Chateau Lascombes has been producing fine wine on the same location for about 300 years or so. In the 1855 Classification it was ranked as one of the 15 “Second Growths” of Bordeaux, which meant it was one of the 20 best vineyards in France and therefore - at least according to the French - the world. It’s had its ups and downs over the years but has been a top performer in most rankings for the last 30 years or so. At one point in the 1970’s I believe it was owned by one of the worlds best known wine critics, Alexis Lichine (with financial backing from David Rockefeller). I think it was bought from them in the late 1990’s or so.

Known for its smooth flavors and never overly tannic, I would bet it tasted great!
Parker gave this one a “94” when he tasted it and said to drink it between 2014 and 2020. In Honor of Nick!

Sep 15th, 2018
Larry Au

Age for a few more years

Age for a few more years

Dec 31st, 2014
Tony Pescatore

Outstanding

Outstanding

Apr 19th, 2014
Tony Pescatore

Should have bought more

Should have bought more

Feb 24th, 2013