Peter Maude Fine Wines
2025, Château Lascombes, MARGAUX, Grand Cru Classé
$128.80 inc. GST
2nd growth 1855
2025 is 35% Merlot, 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot.
Axel Heinz and his team have completely overhauled the style of 2nd Growth Lascombes since he joined the Margaux estate as CEO in 2023.
The 2025 Lascombes marks another hugely important step forward for this reborn château. Silky yet quite powerful, the 2025 is seamless in the glass. Dark Cabernet Sauvignon fruit opens first, followed by hints of graphite, new leather, incense, tobacco and scorched earth. The long, sculpted finish is dramatic in its beauty, shaped by clean mineral notes and refined, persistent tannins. This is truly impressive, and Axel Heinz's best Lascombes yet. Tasted three times.
95-97+ Antonio Galloni, Vinous.
Rich, powerful, deep vivid plum colours, totally love the slate scrape texture here, and curling violet and iris flowers. As is so often the case this year, the wines need to take a beat before the creaminess and cherry pit steps in, love the interplay of gunsmoke and spice. Smooth and silky tannins, good quality with plenty of berry fruits, this has a beautiful balance.
95 Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux.