Wine detail

Château Lascombes

Chevalier de Lascombes Margaux

Margaux

2022

Vintage

Varietal

Merlot

Peak 2027-2031

Where it is, October 2026

Approaching Peak: the peak window is ahead.

This bottle is in its drinking window. Its peak runs from 2027 through 2031.

The ‘22 Chevalier de Lascombes Margaux.

Chevalier de Lascombes Margaux 2022 is a Merlot from France.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · approaching peak, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2025-2036Peak window 2027-2031

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Chevalier de Lascombes Margaux 2022 has a medium body, fresh acidity, and moderate tannins.

The 2022 vintage

Château Lascombes' 2022 wine is a Merlot from France.

About Château Lascombes

Château Lascombes' wine is a Merlot from France.

From the cellar: pair with

Herb-crusted rack of lamb with rosemary jus

The pairing is scaled to the wine's medium body.

Roasted duck breast with cherry reduction

The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Braised short ribs with truffle polenta

The pairing leaves room for the wine's moderate tannins.

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Frequently Asked

What is Chevalier de Lascombes Margaux 2022?

Chevalier de Lascombes Margaux 2022 is a Merlot from France.

What does Chevalier de Lascombes Margaux 2022 taste like?

Chevalier de Lascombes Margaux 2022 has a medium body, fresh acidity, and moderate tannins.

When should Chevalier de Lascombes Margaux 2022 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2025-2036. Within that arc, the peak window is 2027-2031. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.

What pairs with Chevalier de Lascombes Margaux 2022?

Pair this wine with Herb-crusted rack of lamb with rosemary jus; Roasted duck breast with cherry reduction; or Braised short ribs with truffle polenta.