Saint-Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classé B
2018 Château
Larcis Ducasse
MAR 19 Ruby. Blueberries, anise,
spices, liquorice, red fruits, nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins,
anise, blueberries, spices, red fruits, some herbs, long finish. 91-93
2017 Château
Larcis Ducasse
APR 18 Ruby. Blueberries, fruity,
anise, floral, elegant nose, minerals. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity,
ripe, dark berries, juicy, ripe and rich, some herbs behind, long. 91-93
2016 Château
Larcis Ducasse
MAY 19 Dark fruity, some herbs,
anise and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, dark fruity, again
some herbs on the palate, spices, long. This might not have been the best
bottle? 90
2016 Château Larcis Ducasse
APR 17 Ruby. Rich, fruity, blackberries,
spices, anise and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity,
dark berries, spices, detailed, nuanced, long. 93-95
2015 Château
Larcis-Ducasse
APR 16 Ruby. Dark fruits, ripe
berries, jammy, rich, intense, some minerals beneath. Freshish acidity, ripe
tannins, fruity, red and darker berries, fruity, sweet, somewhat jammy. 90-92
2014 Château
Larcis-Ducasse
JUN 15 Ruby. Dark fruits, scented,
lovely nose, somewhat lighter. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, leaner,
lively, fruit driven, bit thin, good length. 87-89
2012 Château Larcis-Ducasse
APR 13
Deep ruby. Sweet and alcoholic both on nose and palate. 82-84
2010 Château Larcis-Ducasse
JUN 11 Deep ruby, oak and alcohol,
burning finish. 82
2010
Château Larcis-Ducasse
APR 11 Deep ruby, somewhat lean, simple and herbal compared to others in this vintage. 82
APR 11 Deep ruby, somewhat lean, simple and herbal compared to others in this vintage. 82
2009 Château
Larcis-Ducasse
NOV 13 Deep ruby. Massive and rich nose, like heavy vintage Port. Medium acidity, ripe tannins, rich, sweet and rounded, maybe a glass with the chocolate cake? 88
NOV 13 Deep ruby. Massive and rich nose, like heavy vintage Port. Medium acidity, ripe tannins, rich, sweet and rounded, maybe a glass with the chocolate cake? 88
1989 Château
Larcis Ducasse
APR 19 Double magnum. Ruby, brick
rim. Floral, dark fruity, scented, black tea, stunning nose, maturing
beautifully. Fresh acidity, ripe and soft tannins, anise, figs, dates, lighter
bodied, lovely balance, long. 93
1978 Château
Larcis Ducasse
APR 18 Magnum. Ruby, brick rim.
Earthy, chocolate, minerals and dates nose, lovely indeed. Fresh acidity, few
tannins, figs and dates, very elegant before an unfortunate lean and metallic
finish. 88
1977 Château
Larcis Ducasse
APR 17 Magnum. Ruby core, broad
brick rim. Liquorice, cedar, figs and some chocolates nose. Fresh acidity, soft
and few tannins, gentle and light bodied, drink soon. 88
1966 Château
Larcis-Ducasse
APR 16 Ruby, garnet rim. Sous bois,
spices, figs and chocolate nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, mature, leaner
palate, dried fruits, good length. 87