Lascombes

Margaux Protected Designation of Origin, and Second Great Classed Growth

The wines of Chateau Lascombes

Chateau Lascombes (Bordeaux left bank) is a Margaux Second Grand Cru Classe (Classification of 1855). The owner changed twice in the recent years: Colony Capital bought the estate in 2001, then, in 2011 it was sold to the MACSF (health professionals association). The Lascombes vineyards are divided in two parts: 112 hectares in Margaux Protected Designation of Origin, and 6 hectares in Haut Medoc designation. Domaine Lascombes's vines grow on clay-gravel soils and are taken care of according to the sustainable winegrowing principles. The vines are about 40 years old. Domaine Lascombes grow 3 grapes varieties to create its cuvees: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot, for its Red Bordeaux production...