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Château Larcis Ducasse
Located in the Right Bank of Bordeaux, Château Larcis-Ducasse is a Premier Grand Cru Classe B wine producer. Dating back to the 16th century, this Merlot-dominant producer has been owned by the Gratiot Alphandéry family. Situated on the east of Château Pavie and to the north of Château Troplong Mondot, Château Larcis-Ducasse 11 hectares vineyards lies on a range of soil types from limestone to clay. The winery’s production remains very limited only producing around 4000 cases annually, striving to produce quality wines from the states diverse terroirs. In 2010, the Larcis Ducasse vineyard started producing a second wine, Murmure de Larcis Ducasse. Château Larcis-Ducasse caught the attention of highly acclaimed critic Robert Parker, giving “2005 Larcis-Ducasse” a perfect 100 point score.
Tasting Notes
- WA98+
- The wine boasts 14.6% natural alcohol and is a final blend of roughly three-fourths Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc, cropped at a ridiculously low 19 hectoliters per hectare. Notes of licorice, garrigue, incense, smoked meats, espresso, creme de cassis and blackberry liqueur jump from the glass of this unbelievably intense wine. Remarkably full, with compelling freshness and precision, this is a fabulous effort in 2010. It will probably close down over the next several years, and not re-emerge for at least a decade, something that often happens with the bigger, richer, more muscular St.-Emilions from the limestone hillsides and plateaux. This is one of the superstars of the vintage and a profound wine. Drink it between 2020 and 2045.
- JS97
- ow. This is really intense with amazing dark fruit character of crushed blueberries and minerals. It’s full-bodied, with super integrated tannins and a superb finish that lasts for minutes. A fabulous wine. Better in 2019.
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