Chateau Lascombes 2020

From the 17th century to the present day, ten generations of owners have succeeded and left their mark on the history of Château Lascombes. A destiny punctuated by colorful characters who have all worked for the excellence of the wines of Château Lascombes.

The Château Lascombes vineyard covers 120 hectares of vines in the Margaux appellation, as well as 10 hectares in the Haut-Médoc appellation. It is currently one of the largest vineyards of the Crus Classés of 1855.

The Château Lascombes vineyard occupies the most sought-after plots of Margaux. Château Lascombes benefits from an original variety of soils for the appellation. The vineyard is divided into three distinct groups, of roughly equivalent surface area: a gravelly hillside, which carries Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, clayey gravel where Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are planted, finally clay-limestone plots where Merlot expresses himself perfectly; moreover, this grape variety dominates the grape varieties of the vineyard for half, an originality compared to the other crus of Margaux.

The wines of Château Lascombes are aged in barrels for eighteen to twenty months. Using oxolin tins, the property has chosen an architectural concept that incorporates technology based on simple principles and great reliability. Close to regionalism on the outside, the interior plays a more contemporary card, in particular for the lighting of the first year cellar where no one remains indifferent to the fluorescent blue halo. In all the cellars, traditional materials offer an image that is classic, strong and sober at the same time.

Wine Advocate: 94
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2020 Lascombes comes skipping out of the glass with bright, cheery scents of raspberry coulis, blackberry preserves and fresh blackcurrants, plus suggestions of pencil shavings, dried roses and charcuterie with a waft of bouquet garni. The medium to full-bodied palate has great tension and energy, delivering crunchy red and black fruit layers and a firm, grainy frame, finishing long with an herbal lift.

Wine Advocate: 94

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2020 Lascombes comes skipping out of the glass with bright, cheery scents of raspberry coulis, blackberry preserves and fresh blackcurrants, plus suggestions of pencil shavings, dried roses and charcuterie with a waft of bouquet garni. The medium to full-bodied palate has great tension and energy, delivering crunchy red and black fruit layers and a firm, grainy frame, finishing long with an herbal lift.

Vinous: 94
The 2020 Lascombes is gorgeous. Inky and deep, the 2020 is brimming with character. There is a bit less opulence than in some recent vintages, but that is not a bad thing. And plenty of inky dark fruit, leather and spice flavor. The 2020 is an attractive, mid-weight Lascombes with a good deal of richness and fine balance. Lavender, cloves, spice and new French oak linger on the suave finish.

James Suckling: 95
Blackberries and spices, such as cloves and nutmeg, as well as licorice and hints of graphite. It’s full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins, yet they are polished and beautiful. Structured. Solid.

Jeb Dunnuck: 94
A terrific success in the vintage, the 2020 Château Lascombes sports a dense purple color as well as gorgeous black and blue fruits interwoven with plenty of toasty oak. Playing in the medium to full-bodied end of the spectrum, it has velvety tannins, good mid-palate density, and beautiful overall balance. It’s one of those wines that brings plenty of ripe fruit yet always has a solid sense of elegance and purity. Tasted twice.

Jeb Dunnuck: 94

A terrific success in the vintage, the 2020 Château Lascombes sports a dense purple color as well as gorgeous black and blue fruits interwoven with plenty of toasty oak. Playing in the medium to full-bodied end of the spectrum, it has velvety tannins, good mid-palate density, and beautiful overall balance. It’s one of those wines that brings plenty of ripe fruit yet always has a solid sense of elegance and purity. Tasted twice.