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The 2021 Château Lascombes is a characterful Bordeaux from Margaux. Red cherry, raspberry, violets, and subtle herbal notes define its bouquet.
| Weight | 3 kg |
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| Alcohol Content | 13% |
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| Region | Margaux (Bordeaux) |
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| Wine color | Red |
Château Lascombes 2021 comes from Margaux, a well-known appellation on the left bank of Bordeaux. This vintage is of interest to wine enthusiasts who want to explore the differences between successive vintages.
Château Lascombes is a Deuxième Grand Cru Classé from the 1855 classification. The estate is located in Margaux on the left bank of Bordeaux. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot play a key role in the blend. The interplay between the vineyard, grape selection, and winemaking determines how the wine’s richness and finesse are expressed.
The 2021 vintage in Bordeaux was cooler and more challenging than the warm years that preceded it. As a result, Château Lascombes showcases a fresher, more understated side of Margaux. Its character is defined less by concentration and more by the balance between fruit, acidity, and tannins.
Red cherry, raspberry, violets, and subtle herbal notes define the bouquet. The delicate tannins provide structure, and the crisp acidity keeps the wine lively.
With Bordeaux, it’s not just about the fruit in a young wine. As the wine continues to age in the bottle, the tannins can soften, and aromas of cedar, tobacco, or earth can become more complex. How quickly this happens depends on the vintage and the storage conditions. As a result, an individual bottle may give a different impression than a general tasting note might suggest.
Serve this wine with lamb, roast beef, or a dish with mushrooms. Let it breathe gently in the glass and taste it before deciding whether it needs to be aerated. Serving it at too high a temperature can upset the balance between fruit and freshness.
Store the bottle in a dark, cool place at a stable temperature. Older Bordeaux wines may develop sediment. In that case, stand the bottle upright beforehand and pour carefully. Extended decanting is not necessary for every bottle. If you taste several vintages from the same château side by side, you’ll discover just how strongly the conditions of a single season can influence the wine.
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