A journey through the history of an exceptional wine

From the 17th century to the modern day, ten generations of owners have succeeded each other and left their stamp upon the history of Château Lascombes. A destiny paved along its way with colourful characters, who all contributed to the excellence of the wines of Château Lascombes.

The Château Lascombes vineyard covers 120 hectares (296 acres) in the Margaux appellation, as well as 10 hectares (24 acres) in the Haut-Médoc appellation. Today, it is one of the largest vineyards among the classified growths of 1855.

IN THE HEART OF MARGAUX

The Château Lascombes vineyard is made up of the most sought-after plots in Margaux, composed of a unique mix of soil-types for this appellation. The vineyard is divided into three distinct blocks of roughly the same surface area: a gravelly outcrop planted with Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, a block of clay-gravel made up of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, and finally clay-limestone plots, where the Merlot finds its optimal expression. Interestingly, Merlot is the predominant variety in the vineyard’s grape composition, making up 50% of the total, a unique feature in the Margaux appellation.

120 hectares
of vines
36 employees
300 000 bottles* of
Château Lascombes
*average production

1625

Birth of the Knight of Lascombes, who gave his name to the château.

LE CHÂTEAU

The elegant architectural form of the château that comes into view behind its iron gates offers a variety of styles, in which 17th century elements mingle with those of the 19th. The original château, a classic “chartreuse”, the ground floor of which still survives, was built in the 17th century, while the various successive owners each added their own contribution to the building, particularly during the 19th century. An English influence in particular, fashionable during that period, can be observed on the upper floors of the residence. From the surrounding grounds, the vista of the château and its adjoining vineyard is superb.

The cellars

The wines of Château Lascombes are aged in barrels for eighteen to twenty months. Using Oxoline barrel racks, the estate has adopted highly dependable technology based on simple principles. While from the outside the winery conforms closely to the architecture of the local region, the interior offers a more contemporary style, particularly in the first-year cellar, where the lighting’s fluorescent, blue halo never fails to catch the attention of visitors. In each of the cellars, traditional materials combine to offer an image of classicism, strength and sobriety.

Château Lascombes

château Lascombes

A journey through the history of an exceptional wine

From the 17th century to the modern day, ten generations of owners have succeeded each other and left their stamp upon the history of Château Lascombes. A destiny paved along its way with colourful characters, who all contributed to the excellence of the wines of Château Lascombes.

IN THE HEART OF MARGAUX

1625

The cellars

Château Lascombes

Margaux / Red

Chevalier de Lascombes

Margaux / Red

Haut-médoc de Lascombes

Haut-Médoc / Red

Team

In the service of excellence

Our wines

Legendary, noble wines