EXCLUSIVE OFFER - AVAILABLE SPRING 2028 Château Lascombes 2025 reveals an impressively refined side of Margaux. The wine combines depth and concentration with striking elegance, where ripe fruit, floral finesse, and a precise structure come together. In an early and balanced vintage, Lascombes appears to have produced one of his most complete wines of recent years. Château Lascombes Château Lascombes belongs to the historic elite of Margaux and has held the status of Deuxième Grand Cru Classé since 1855. The château has a history dating back to the 17th century and boasts one of the largest and most diverse terroirs within the appellation. Thanks to the combination of deep gravel soils, clay, and limestone, Lascombes manages to create a unique style in which power and refinement come together. While Margaux is often known for pure elegance and perfume, Lascombes traditionally displays slightly more concentration and depth. Under the recent quality-oriented direction, the emphasis is increasingly on precision, terroir expression, and balance. You can find more information about the château under the Winery tab. Origin and growing season in Margaux The 2025 growing season proceeded early and was remarkably homogeneous. A mild winter without extreme weather conditions was followed by a warm, dry spring that ensured rapid and uniform development of the vines. Flowering was homogeneous and indicated relatively limited yields early on, resulting in extra concentration in the grapes. From June onwards, Margaux faced persistent drought and two heatwaves. Nevertheless, the vines remained remarkably vital thanks to deep water reserves in the soil. At the end of August, rain showers brought back just enough cooling and freshness to keep ripening in balance. According to the château, precisely that moment created a rare combination of fruit expression and “graceful power,” in other words, strength combined with refinement. Grapes and vinification The Château Lascombes 2025 blend consists of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, and 5% Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, sourced from the château's historic terroirs. Cabernet Sauvignon forms the backbone of the wine, providing structure, length, and classic Margaux finesse, while Merlot ensures roundness and texture. The harvest took place between September 8 and 25, carried out manually in multiple passes to pick each plot at exactly optimal ripeness. Vinification was deliberately gentle via infusion rather than aggressive extraction. Daily tastings determined the duration of maceration, which varied between twenty and thirty days. For aging, Lascombes opts for a combination of barriques, large wooden barrels, and amphorae, adding extra refinement and precision. Style and taste profile Château Lascombes 2025 looks set to become a Margaux in which power and elegance come together exceptionally beautifully. Expect aromas of ripe blackcurrant, cassis, and dark red fruit, complemented by violets, subtle spices, and refined oak notes. The wine displays great aromatic precision without becoming heavy. On the palate, Lascombe combines concentration with refined texture. The Merlot provides a silky, enveloping core, while Cabernet Sauvignon ensures tension, structure, and length. What seems to make this vintage special is the balance between ripeness and freshness. The tannins are ripe and refined, while the energy is retained. A wine with clear aging potential, but also striking harmony. A new phase for Lascombes Château Lascombes' recent direction revolves increasingly around precision and terroir expression. Less emphasis on extraction, more focus on elegance and balance. The 2025 seems to convincingly underscore this development. Thanks to limited yields of around 25 hl/ha, small berries, and meticulous plot selection, this vintage displays everything that makes great Margaux so appealing: refinement, tension, and depth in a single glass