Lascombes 2024
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$83.00
Château Lascombes, a new era for this 2nd Grand Cru Classé From the 17th century to the present day, ten generations of owners have succeeded one another and left their mark on the history of...
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Château Lascombes, a new era for this 2nd Grand Cru Classé
From the 17th century to the present day, ten generations of owners have succeeded one another and left their mark on the history of Château Lascombes. It's a story punctuated by colourful characters, all of whom have worked to ensure the excellence of the wines from this 1855 Second Grand Cru Classé. From the oldest known owner, the Chevalier de Lascombes, who bequeathed his name to the estate, to Alexis Lichine, owner and wine merchant, and more recently to MACSF, a French mutual insurance company. In 2022, the prestigious Lawrence family bought this second grand cru classé. The arrival of Axel Heinz, former winemaker at Ornellaia, from the 2023 vintage marked a major turning point in the style of Lascombes wines.
The 2024 vintage - Meticulous work in the vineyard
After several sunny vintages, 2024 saw a return to the rainy, cool and slow-toripen “old-style” vintages, requiring constant precision and rapid responses from the winegrowers.
Precision is the best word to characterise the wines. 2024 has produced sleek wines with a perfect balance between moderate alcohol, refreshing acidity and svelte, silky tannins, enhanced by exceptionally pure fruit. The great Cabernet Sauvignon vines on the property’s historic terroir shine with their balance between power and delicacy, once again proving their capacity for excellence whatever the conditions. Soft Merlot with crisp fruit and a touch of Petit Verdot enrich the blend.
The result of this quest for precision is a harmonious, polished wine with a purity and elegance that mark a return to the timeless classicism of the great Bordeaux wines. A vintage with a great deal of charm that is sure to delight wine enthusiasts throughout its evolution.
Precision is the best word to characterise the wines. 2024 has produced sleek wines with a perfect balance between moderate alcohol, refreshing acidity and svelte, silky tannins, enhanced by exceptionally pure fruit. The great Cabernet Sauvignon vines on the property’s historic terroir shine with their balance between power and delicacy, once again proving their capacity for excellence whatever the conditions. Soft Merlot with crisp fruit and a touch of Petit Verdot enrich the blend.
The result of this quest for precision is a harmonious, polished wine with a purity and elegance that mark a return to the timeless classicism of the great Bordeaux wines. A vintage with a great deal of charm that is sure to delight wine enthusiasts throughout its evolution.
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