Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Chevalier L.
Label Name:
 
Margaux 2nd Wine
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
3000ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 55%, Merlot 40%, Petit Verdot 5%
Method:
 
Hand‑harvested; gentle infusion/cold maceration; fermentation in temperature‑controlled vats; malolactic in barrels; aged c.12–18 months in French oak. Second wine made from younger/secondary parcels.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Blackcurrant, blackberry and plum with graphite, violet and cedar; plush medium‑full palate, polished smooth tannins, bright acidity and a fresh, fleshy blackberry finish with subtle vanilla and spice from oak.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roasted lamb, grilled ribeye, beef bourguignon, duck confit, aged cheeses (Comté, Gouda). Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ beef, braised red‑cooked pork belly, mushroom hot pot.
Vineyard Info:
 
Château Lascombes, a 1855 Deuxième Cru in Margaux (~120 ha). Chevalier de Lascombes is the estate's second wine, named after the founder; estate modernized under MACSF and later new ownership.
Awards/Ratings:
 
James Suckling 93; Decanter 86; Vinous 86–88; Wine Decider average 87/100. 5%