Château Larcis Ducasse - Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2016 (750ml)

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Producer	Château Larcis Ducasse
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux
Subregion	Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Varietal	Merlot
Vintage	2016
Sku	111930
Size	750ml
ABV	14.50%

Château Larcis Ducasse Description

2000 years of cultivating the vine. The vineyards of Saint Emilion are one of the most precious remnants of Roman civilisation. Even in the 4th century, the wines produced at Lucaniac (near to Saint Emilion) were in demand in Rome. In the centuries that followed, it was the monks who undertook to spend part of their life studying and working the vine. Since the thirteenth century the Jurats have controlled the quality of the wine produced in the jurisdiction and in this way, the culture of the vine and wine have become inscribed in a tradition of excellence.

Château Larcis Ducasse is still in the hands of the Gratiot Alphandéry family and since 2002 the property has been under the management of Nicolas Thienpont. Along with consultants, Stéphane Derenoncourt and Julien Lavenu, Nicolas Thienpont continues the efforts made up until now to enhance the quality of the wines of the property. He undertook a detailed study of the terroirs of the vineyard, implemented important renovations both in the vines and in the cellars and built up a strong team around him. Aware of the potential of the terroir of Larcis Ducasse and aided by his right hand man, David Suire, he uses traditional methods in tandem with innovation in order to unlock the greatness of this terroir.

Château Larcis Ducasse 2016 presents an expressive nose that exudes aromas of blackberry and cranberry mixed with woody notes due to aging. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied and offers balanced tannins. We can note spicy and peppery flavors that blend perfectly with a beautiful tension.

Blend: 87% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc

Critical Acclaim

JS99
James Suckling
The aromas here are so spellbinding with shitake mushrooms, wet earth and moss, as well as tree bark and, finally, dark fruit. The palate is incredible as it builds and grows with full body, but always tight and reserved. It shows so much depth and complexity. Please try not to touch this until 2025.
JD97
Jeb Dunnuck
From one of my favorite estates in Bordeaux, the deeply colored 2016 Château Larcis Ducasse is comprised of 87% Merlot and 13% Cabernet Franc that was brought up in 50% new French oak. It offers a huge bouquet of black, black fruits, smoked herbs, forest floor, graphite, and underbrush that builds beautifully with time in the glass. Deep, rich, opulent and expansive on the palate, with building tannins, it’s a rich, layered Saint-Emilion as well as another incredible wine from this estate. Give it a few years if you can. It’s capable of keeping for three decades or more.
RP96
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Larcis Ducasse sashays gracefully out of the glass with beautiful Black Forest cake, red cherry compote, raspberry preserves and blackberry pie scents plus hints of cigar box, Ceylon tea, dried lavender and forest floor. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers gorgeous red and black fruit preserves flavors with a wonderfully plush texture and very long, perfumed finish.
WS95
Wine Spectator
Features a lovely profile, with caressing edges but a very focused feel, as cassis, plum reduction and blueberry preserve flavors stream through together, flanked by dark tea and singed apple wood notes. A bolt of chalk emerges steadily through the finish, keeping this well-grounded. This will need some time to unwind fully. Best from 2023 through 2038.
WE93
Wine Enthusiast
This perfumed wine is rich in black fruits bursting with juicy berry flavors and acidity. A dry core promises both good aging potential and great fruitiness. The silky structure is developing well and the wine should be ready to drink from 2024.
D92
Decanter

Closed, tight, compact and brooding in its black fruit expression it may be, but it has all the elements needed for long ageing. The well-worked tannins show flexibility even at this stage. 60% new oak. The estate has worked with Stéphane Derenoncourt since 2002. Drinking Window 2026 - 2038

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