2025, Château Lascombes, MARGAUX, Grand Cru Classé2nd growth 1855 2025 is 35% Merlot, 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot. Axel Heinz and his team have completely overhauled the style of 2nd Growth Lascombes since he joined the Margaux estate as CEO in 2023. The 2025 Lascombes marks another hugely important step forward for this reborn chteau. Silky yet quite powerful, the 2025 is seamless in the glass. Dark Cabernet Sauvignon fruit opens first, followed by hints of graphite,

The medium-bodied palate has firm grip

I don’t know how he does it but every year this is one of the great Bonnes Mares

Trousseau and Poulsard

This opens up with beautiful crystalline red fruit and a touch of rose

A yield of 34hl/ha

so approachable and accessible straight away with a bouncy element to the fine tannins and plump yet super bright fruit

more layered than dense -– so beautifully presented

89 Nicolas Greinacher

Bordeax Blend: Merlot

Last year EP $127

taut and yet explosive = an epic vintage

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