Château Lascombes Chevalier de Lascombes 2016

France / Bordeaux / Médoc / Margaux

The Château Lascombes vineyards cover 112 hectares and are located in the Margaux appellation on the banks of the Gironde river. With a vineyard area of ​​84 hectares, it is one of the largest Crus Classé wineries. The vineyards are planted with the classic grape varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. The scattered plots of Château Lascombes rest on a mosaic of soil types, resulting in a remarkably complex and balanced wine. From the 17th century to the present day, ten generations of owners have succeeded one another. The oldest known owner was the Chevalier de Lascombes, who gave his name to the winery and after whom the second wine was named.