Chevalier De Lascombes Aoc Margaux 75cl

Chevalier De Lascombes is a Margaux red wine from Bordeaux, typically made from a balanced blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, renowned for its elegant tannic structure and complex aromas of black fruit and spices.

Origin and Classification

Appellation: Margaux (Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée, AOC)
Region: Bordeaux, Médoc, France
Classification: Second wine of Château Lascombes, 2nd Growth of Médoc

Grape Varieties and Composition
Typical blend:
Cabernet Sauvignon approximately 50%
Merlot approximately 50%
Sometimes, a touch of Petit Verdot is added depending on the vintage

Vintages and Technical Characteristics
Alcohol content: generally around 13% to 14%
Example 2020 vintage: 14% alcohol, residual sugar level around 2.1 g/L
Winemaking: combining tradition and modernity, including long maceration (21 to 35 days) and oak barrel aging (often 18 months, with 20 to 30% new barrels)
Harvest conditions: generally between late September and mid-October with meticulous sorting of the grapes

Sensory Description

Color: deep ruby red with violet reflections
Nose: expressive aromas of black fruit (blackcurrant, black cherry), woody notes (vanilla, cedar), spices and sometimes a light floral touch (violet

Crisp attack, silky but present tannins
Balanced structure, rich and fresh at the same time
Long finish combining power and elegance
Tasting Recommendations
Recommended serving temperature: between 16 and 18 °C
Decanting recommended around 1 hour before serving to release the aromas
Aging potential: ideally enjoyed between 5 and 15 years depending on the vintage

Food and Wine Pairings
Red meats: ribeye steak, rib of beef, grilled beef fillet
Game meats: roe deer, pheasant, duck
Aged cheeses: Comté, Parmesan, Roquefort, aged goat cheese
Dishes in sauce: beef bourguignon, daube, coq au vin
Spicy Asian cuisine: Peking duck, spiced lamb

Terroir and Vineyard
130-hectare vineyard with gravelly soils over limestone, typical of Margaux
Temperate oceanic climate favorable to a beautiful ripeness of the grapes
Château Lascombes combines modern and traditional techniques for sustainable and environmentally friendly viticulture

This technical sheet offers you a complete and precise overview of the Chevalier De Lascombes Margaux 75cl wine, ideal for enthusiasts wishing to discover or deepen their knowledge of this emblematic second wine of Château Lascombes