La Cote Lascombes Margaux 2022 Bordeaux Red Wine

La Cote Lascombes Margaux 2022 Bordeaux Red Wine is the inaugural release of a singular, 100% Merlot cuvee from the historic Second Growth estate, Chateau Lascombes. Crafted under the direction of Axel Heinz, this wine is sourced from a specific 4.5-hectare plot characterized by unique blue clay and limestone soils, offering a profile more reminiscent of Right Bank elegance than traditional Medoc blends. The 2022 vintage presents a deep purple color with a complex nose of dark berries, violets, and chalky minerality, leading to a palate that balances opulent, velvety fruit with a saline, limestone-driven acidity. Aged for 18 to 20 months in a combination of new oak, foudres, and amphoras, this refined red wine reflects a modern and bold new chapter for the estate, emphasizing finesse and the distinctive terroir of the La Cote vineyard.