Chevalier de Lascombes Grand Vin de Bordeaux Margaux (Château Lascombes GCC 2nd wine)

From the 17th century to the present day, ten generations of owners have followed one another and have left their mark on the history of Château Lascombes. A destiny marked by colorful characters who all worked for the excellence of Château Lascombes wines.

The younger sibling in the Lascombes family is no junior. Selected from batches that are not earmarked for the Grand Vin, this Second Wine of Château Lascombes has undeniable charm and offers real drinking pleasure.

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VARIETALS
60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon

VINTAGE
2017

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Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13%

APPEARANCE
Medium to deep garnet-purple colored.

NOSE
The 2017 Chevalier de Lascombes’ bouquet is intense and inviting. It reveals aromas of liquorice and vanilla.

PALATE
On the palate, the wine is juicy, fruity and has lightly grainy tannins with a quite fruity character in the finish.

AGEING
Aged in French oak barrels for 16 months.

PAIRING
This easy-drinking wine can be enjoyed in its first years with grilled meats or fish.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Drink from now to 2029.

RATINGS

91pts

3.9

Additional information

Vintage	2017
Grape	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Producer	Château Lascombes
Style	Dry
Types	Red