Château Lascombes, the Margaux-based second development in Bordeaux’s 1855 Classification, has grow to be the primary vineyard in Europe to be acquired by Lawrence Wine Estates, which already owns high Napa wineries Heitz Cellar, Burgess Cellars and Stony Hill.
The group was established by the Lawrence household, led by US entrepreneur Gaylon Lawrence, alongside managing companion and Grasp Sommelier Carlton McCoy Jr (MS).
‘We’re honoured to grow to be the brand new stewards of such a historic property,’ mentioned Lawrence. ‘This chateau has a few of the best vineyards in Margaux and our household appears ahead to caring for Château Lascombes for a lot of generations to return.’
Monetary particulars of the deal weren’t disclosed. Insurance coverage group MACSF – Mutuelle d’Assurance du Corps de Santé Français – has owned Lascombes for the previous 11 years and retains a minority stake within the property, Lawrence Wine Estates mentioned.
‘We are going to spare no expense’
‘Château Lascombes is the biggest property in Margaux,’ mentioned McCoy Jr. ‘With such distinctive winery holdings, we’re assured that we are able to craft a few of the most distinctive wines within the area and now we have full confidence that [technical director] Delphine Barboux can obtain this.’
He added, ‘Château Lascombes is a particular place, and we’ll spare no expense to make sure that we deliver it to its full potential.’
Lascombes has round 100 hectares of vineyards, together with a gravelly outcrop planted with Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, a block of clay-gravel with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, in addition to clay-limestone plots planted to Merlot, Lawrence Wine Estates mentioned.
It famous that the property traces its historical past to the 17th century, when Jean de Lascombes purchased the Segonnes property in Margaux in 1681, naming it after himself and increase the winery holdings.
Extra lately, it credited MACSF and Dominique Befve, who it mentioned had managed the property since 2001, with land acquisitions, renovations and ‘undoubtedly furthering the wine high quality and hospitality experiences’ on the property.
The Lawrence household purchased historic Napa Valley vineyard Heitz Cellar in 2018, with Carlton McCoy Jr MS approaching board as CEO.
Collectively, the companions then acquired Burgess Cellars and Stony Hill in 2020 and 2021 respectively, amongst different winery properties: their portfolio additionally contains Brendel and Ink Grade, in addition to Demeine Estates, which is described as a Napa-based ‘producer, importer and marketer of the world’s most interesting wines’.
