Château Veyry

Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

2018 Château Veyry

MAR 19 Ruby. Blueberries, anise, some spices, liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blueberries, anise, spices, fairly juicy, good length. 86-88

2017 Château Veyry

APR 18 Ruby. Herbs, anise, blackberries, leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, juicy, fruity. 85-87

2016 Château Veyry

APR 17 Ruby. Blackberries, fruity, ripe, rich nose, spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, vanilla, spices, some bitter notes, good length. 86-88

2015 Château Veyry
APR 16 Ruby. Dark fruits, spices, leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, spices, fruity, leaner finish. 86-88

2011 Château Veyry

SEP 15 Ruby. Dark fruits, blue- and blackberries nose, spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity yet oaky and too dry, the fruit behind seems fine but overshadowed by oak. 85

2011 Château Veyry

APR 12 Ruby. Woody, spicy, rich, dark fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, woody palate. 85-87

2009 Château Veyry

NOV 13 Deepish ruby. Dark fruits, alcohol and spicy, toasty wood nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, sweet, alcoholic and extracted, coffee. 87

2004 Château Veyry

SEP 15 Ruby. Sweet, overripe fruits, high alcohol, jammy. 85

Château Larcis-Ducasse

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

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

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