Overlooking the entrance to the Margaux appellation from its Médocain hill, Château Lascombes has embodied with refinement and consistency its status as a 2nd Grand Cru Classé since 1855.
Location and Vineyard Surface
Located in Margaux, on the left bank of the Gironde, Château Lascombes enjoys a privileged setting at the heart of the gravelly terraces typical of this prestigious appellation.
Its vineyard covers 115 hectares in the Margaux AOC, along with an additional 10 hectares in the Haut-Médoc AOC, making it one of the largest estates among the 1855 Classified Growths. Planted on the most sought-after plots of the appellation, particularly on the highest hill in the commune, the estate benefits from ideal conditions for viticulture.
Estate History
Château Lascombes takes its name from its first owner, the Chevalier Antoine de Lascombes, born in 1625. At the end of the 18th century, Jean-François de Lascombes, then a parliamentary advisor in Bordeaux, used his fortune to elevate the estate to the ranks of the greatest wines. The current château, built in 1867, was the work of lawyer and bar association president Chaix d’Est Ange.
A decisive turning point came in 1952 with the acquisition of the estate by Alexis Lichine. This visionary launched a large-scale restructuring of the vineyard and modernized the technical facilities, breathing new energy into the property.
After changing hands several times over the decades, Château Lascombes is now owned by the Lawrence family. Continuing in this spirit, the estate is entering a new era under the leadership of an internationally renowned managing director: Axel Heinz. A key figure in Tuscan viticulture for nearly twenty years, this prominent wine figure aims to inscribe Château Lascombes within the purest Margaux tradition, while injecting it with a renewed energy focused on the future.
All About the Terroir
Geology
Château Lascombes stands out for its exceptional diversity of soils within the Margaux appellation in Bordeaux. The vineyard is divided into three equally sized zones: a gravelly mound, perfectly suited to Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot; clay-gravel soils accommodating both Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon; and clay-limestone soils offering Merlot an ideal expression ground. This geological richness gives the estate's wines remarkable complexity and aromatic range — the true signature of Château Lascombes.
Climate
Like the entire Margaux appellation, Château Lascombes benefits from a temperate oceanic climate, marked by the moderating thermal effect of the nearby Atlantic Ocean and the Gironde estuary.
Grape Varieties
One of Château Lascombes' unique traits lies in its grape composition, dominated by Merlot. This majority variety is complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, which bring structure and complexity to the blend.
Vinification and Ageing
Thanks to highly precise viticulture and gentle vinification methods — using infusion in a gravity-flow cellar inaugurated with the 2021 vintage — the wines of Château Lascombes reveal the full singularity of their terroir. Quality, complexity, and diversity: each cuvée faithfully reflects the fruit expression of each plot, elevated by the unique character of every vintage.
Wine Style
Subtle fruit, a parcel-based approach, complex soils, vintage uniqueness… the estate crafts exceptional wines where, as Axel Heinz says, "nature reigns".
This philosophy gives rise to stunning creations. Composed primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon and rooted in the estate’s historic terroir, the Grand Vin of Château Lascombes brilliantly embodies the Médoc tradition. It displays refined power, remarkable depth, and a complexity and balance that express themselves fully after several years of cellaring.
The second wine, a tribute to founder Chevalier de Lascombes, charms with its silky texture and the elegance typical of a great Margaux.
Château Lascombes has embodied the excellence of the Margaux appellation for several centuries. The richness of its terroirs, the vastness of its vineyard, and the quality of its wines make it one of the jewels of the Bordeaux region. Driven by a new dynamic, the estate seems more than ever destined to rank among the finest references in Margaux, continuing a prestigious legacy initiated in the 17th century.
