Château Lascombes, 2023

Name: Château Lascombes, 2023
Brand: weindepotsingapore
SKU: 51240149
Price: 150.00 SGD
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Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Varietal

Bordeaux Blend

Producer

Classified / Others

Vintage

2023

Bottling

750 ml, 13% abv

Château Lascombes is one of the most distinguished estates in Bordeaux's Margaux appellation, holding the prestigious Second Growth classification in the 1855 Classification. Dating back to the 17th century, the château takes its name from the Knight of Lascombes, one of its early owners. Its extensive vineyards benefit from a diverse terroir of gravel, clay and limestone soils, ideally suited to Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Known for producing generous, richly textured wines with ripe black fruit, refined tannins and elegant structure, Lascombes combines the power of Bordeaux with the sophistication characteristic of Margaux. From the 17th century to the modern day, ten generations of owners have succeeded each other and left their stamp upon the history of Château Lascombes. A destiny paved along its way with colourful characters, who all contributed to the excellence of the wines of Château Lascombes.

Château Lascombes vineyard covers 120 hectares.

A wine that begins a new era for this estate, the 2023 Lascombes (which I examined from separate components before tasting the prospective blend) offers up aromas of dark berries and plums mingled with hints of crushed mint, violets and pencil shavings. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and velvety, with good depth and purity, it's a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot. This estate, which was formerly one of the Médoc's poster children for over-ripeness and over-extraction, is assuredly coming in from the cold
Parker Wine Advocate 92-94pts

The 2023 Lascombes has a fragrant and floral bouquet. Incoming erstwhile Ornellaia winemaker Axel Heinz has fashioned more refined aromatics compared to previous vintages, with lively black fruit laced with violet and a scintilla of vanilla. The palate is medium-bodied with a creamy texture and fine acidity, quite poised with a subtle saline note towards the finish. There's better structure here than in previous vintages. This restyled Margaux indicates a welcome new direction for the estate and evidences greater selection in the vineyard.
Neal Martin 92-94pts

Aromas of stone, black liquorice, tar, blackberry and slightly burnt orange. Medium to full body with a solid core of tannins and tight but juicy fruit. More chiselled and tannic than in the past.
James Suckling 96pts