“Deep color, a full-bodied nose of very ripe grapes, impressive body and texture, perfectly extracted tannins, and great aging potential. As seductive as ever, but with the depth of the very greatest wines.” (Le Guide Bettane & Desseauve des Vins 2018) Delivered in a wooden case for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding the “Point Relais” delivery method)
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Eye
Deep purple color
Nose
Open, fresh, and fruity. As it breathes, it develops a bouquet of dark fruits with notes of kirsch, along with subtle hints of mocha and vanilla.
Palate
A soft, very smooth, fresh attack with a rounded mouthfeel, velvety tannins, and prominent, crisp, ripe black fruit. The finish is long.
Serve
Decant at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2020
Drink before
2031+
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with game, red meat, cheese...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2018 guide) 18/20 (Reference wine)
Rated estate (2018 guide): 4* Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the wine:
Deep color, a full-bodied nose of very ripe fruit, impressive body and texture, perfectly extracted tannins, and great aging potential. As seductive as ever, but with the depth of the very greatest wines.
About the estate:
The mutual insurance group MACSF, now the owner of this highly prestigious estate, is doing everything in its power to uphold its prestige and quality, under the effective leadership of Dominique Befve. The wine, always made from very ripe grapes, possesses a fullness and smoothness rarely found in Margaux, and one must rejoice in the charm and finesse of the second wine, Chevalier-de-Lascombes, which embodies the aromatic allure of the vineyard.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2018 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Founded in the 15th century by Chevalier Antoine de Lascombes, acquired in 1952 by Alexis Lichine, and then by the wine merchant Bass & Charrington in 1971, this estate lay dormant until its purchase in 2001 by the American investment fund Colony Capital. A major program was launched under the leadership of Dominique Befve, formerly of the Rothschild estates, to renovate this vast, highly fragmented 112-hectare vineyard. Lascombes, acquired in 2011 by MACSF, has now regained its former standing.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated (2016 guide) 16/20 (Very good)
About the wine:
A very assertive wine, with a dense nose of almost candied black cherries and a hint of reduction. A dense, juicy tannic structure.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2018 guide) 94/100 (Outstanding wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Deep garnet in color, the 2015 Lascombes reveals a beautiful nose of Black Forest cake, violets, blackcurrant, and freshly tilled earth, with hints of garrigue and potpourri. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, very refined and elegant, with extremely intense, well-balanced notes of the forest floor. The finish is long and flavorful.
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated wine (2018 guide) 17/20 + Favorite (Great wine)
Rated estate (2018 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
What volume and intensity! It offers a palate of very ripe, expressive fruit, yet finishes without any heaviness.
About the estate:
Since coming under the control of MACSF, the mutual insurance company for healthcare professionals, in 2011, Lascombes has regained its composure and can now look to the future. The new owner makes no secret of his ambition to elevate Lascombes to the level of a very good second growth. Under the direction of Dominique Befve, the wine has already made significant progress in recent years, taking another step forward in the early 2010s. It is now consistent.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2018 guide) 96/100
About the wine:
A powerful wine, aged in oak, which adds richness to the density of the tannins. The significant extraction does not overpower the ripe fruit or the structure and will mellow with time. It should be ready to drink as early as 2026.
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