Château Lascombes is a distinguished winery in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux. It was classified as one of the fifteen Deuxièmes Crus (Second Growths) in the original 1855 Bordeaux Wine Official Classification, reflecting its longstanding pedigree among the Left Bank’s elite estates. In the 1950s the estate was purchased by renowned French wine writer Alexis Lichine, who played a key role in globalising Bordeaux’s reach. Lichine remained part owner until 1971 when Bass Charrington acquired the estate. In 2001, Château Lascombes was bought by Yves Vatelot in partnership with US‑based Colony Capital, and in 2011 it was sold to the French insurance group MACSF, which continues to oversee the property with renewed investment and focus on quality. The estate produces a second wine, Chevalier de Lascombes, formerly known as Château Segonnes, and also bottles Le Haut‑Médoc de Lascombes from 10 hectares of vines within the Haut‑Médoc AOC. Château Lascombes’s vineyards extend over approximately 120 hectares, planted to 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Petit Verdot. The grand vin is typically composed of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot, delivering rich, full‑bodied Margaux characterised by concentrated ripe fruit, cedar spice, and supple tannins. The second wine, Chevalier de Lascombes, traditionally has a higher proportion of Merlot, offering earlier approachability while retaining estate typicity. Historically, Lascombes has also expanded through vineyard leases, including a reported 28 hectares from Château Martinens within Margaux and an additional 25 hectares in Haut‑Médoc, making it one of the largest producers in the Margaux appellation. Annual production is substantial for a classified growth, with around 250,000 bottles of the grand vin and 70,000 bottles of Chevalier de Lascombes. Château Lascombes wines typically show well after eight years in bottle and can continue to develop gracefully for up to 30 years in good vintages, making them attractive for both collectors and investors seeking structured, age‑worthy Margaux wines.