98 Points: The "Marvelous" 2010 Lascombes
2010 Chateau Lascombes Margaux
It is rare to find a 98-point Classified Growth for under $100. While the 2010 vintage is famous for its power, the French critics at Gilbert & Gaillard found something extraordinary in this bottle, awarding it a massive 98 Points. They described it as a "marvelous fusion of black fruit and oak" with a texture of "sterling quality". Château Lascombes is unique in Margaux. It pushes the boundaries of richness, offering a "dark-hued" profile that stands out in the appellation. Now, with over …
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Legendary 2010 Vintage: A historic year for longevity and power
Estate scale, collectible appeal — Large vineyard footprint, yet this vintage elevated to cult status.
Gilbert & Gaillard: 98; Jeb Dunnuck: 95
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Tasting notes
Aroma
Crème de cassis, smoke, cedar, spring florals.
Palate
Dark fruit, graphite, tobacco structure, fine tannins.
Red Wine Body Profile
Light
Bold
Body Profile
Structured
68/100 Intensity
Light
Bold
68.0/100
Feather-light
Delicate
Lifted
Structured
Deep
Grapes
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot
ABV
14.5%
Serving
60–65°F
Window
2025–2040
In Detail
A near-perfect score for a Second Growth from the legendary 2010 vintage
It is rare to find a 98-point Classified Growth for under $100.
While the 2010 vintage is famous for its power, the French critics at Gilbert & Gaillard found something extraordinary in this bottle, awarding it a massive 98 Points. They described it as a "marvelous fusion of black fruit and oak" with a texture of "sterling quality".
Château Lascombes is unique in Margaux. It pushes the boundaries of richness, offering a "dark-hued" profile that stands out in the appellation. Now, with over a decade of bottle age, that power has refined into elegance. This is a wine that delivers the "delicate aromas" of a top Margaux with the "above-average length" and density that defined the historic 2010 vintage.
