Château Larcis-Ducasse - St.-Emilion 2016 (750ml)
Price: $94.00
| Producer | Château Larcis-Ducasse |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | St.-Emilion |
| Varietal | Bordeaux Blend |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Sku | 7843 |
| Size | 750ml |
The Gratiot family have owned Château Larcis Ducasse a Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classéfor over a century. The chateau’s terroir of clay/limestone soils on a south-facing slope produces wonderfully ripe grapes which result in complex well-structured wines with freshmineral flavors. The final blend aims to provide a balance between aroma and tannin to give a wine of unique character and once you experience the wine you will see that this aim has been met."
Vinous: 97 Points
The 2016 Larcis Ducasse is absolutely gorgeous. Fresh vibrant and alluring with tremendous vibrancy the 2016 has so much to offer. Expressive savory and blood orange notes add brightness to the red cherry and plum fruit with beams of firm yet well-integrated tannins that give the wine its shape and energy. In 2016 Larcis brings together undeniable raciness and power in a complete package that is irresistibly beautiful. Give it a few years in bottle for the tannins to soften.
Wine Advocate: 96 Points
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.
James Suckling: 95-96 Points
"This is very polished and beautiful with ultra-fine tannins and a long linear finish. It has a density and beauty that seduces you.'
Wine Spectator: 95 Points
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.
Wine Enthusiast: 93 Points
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.
