Chateau Lascombes, a Margaux ranked Second Growth in the 1855 classification, bears the name of its first owner, Chevalier de Lascombes, born in 1625. At the turn of the 18th century, Jean-Francois Lascombes, a councillor at the Bordeaux Parliament, dedicated his wealth to making a great wine at Lascombes. The existing chateau was built in 1867 by Chaix D’Est Ange.
Impressive dark-fruited depth on the nose with blackberries, graphite and very ripe plums. The palate has a superb array of rich cassis flavors, super smooth tannins and a fresh, fleshy blackberry-flavored finish. Very approachable. JS
