Château Larcis Ducasse - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2016

Le Figaro - L'Avis du Vin

17,5 / 20

byClub Vinthe5/15/2017

Jolis fruits rouges, petits fruits noirs. Bouche ample, séveuse et gourmande, tannins ronds.

Wein Wisser

17 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe5/10/2017

Bettane & Desseauve

95-96 / 100

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/3/2017

De la rigueur et de la densité, allonge et intensité, raffiné, tannin parfaitement mûr. S’affirmera sur la durée.

Wine Advocate

93-95 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/2/2017

The 2016 Larcis-Ducasse is a blend of 87% Merlot and 13% Cabernet Franc picked between 12-19 October, matured in 225- and 500-liter barrels. It matured in 50% new oak, which is a lower proportion than you would have found in 2009 or 2010. It has a lively, expressive bouquet with detailed blackberry, briary and cranberry aromas that are neatly embroidered with the new oak, allowing the terroir to show through. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, very well balanced, quite spicy and peppery in the mouth but maintaining satisfying tension from start to finish. This is a very well crafted Larcis-Ducasse although I hope that during the élevage it will just gain more persistence on the aftertaste. One to watch.

Vinous

94-97 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/26/2017

The 2016 Larcis Ducasse is a drop-dead gorgeous beauty. Silky, supple and gracious to the core, it possesses exceptional textural finesse and nuance from start to finish. Nothing is out place; instead, in 2016 Larcis impresses with its poise, depth and centeredness. Super-ripe dark cherry, plum, chocolate, spice and lavender infuse the creamy, resonant finish, and all the richness of this south-facing site comes through loud and clear. Quite simply, the 2016 is an exceptional Larcis. Don't miss it! Tasted four times.

matthewjukes.com

16 / 20

byMatthew Jukesthe4/25/2017

87 Merlot, 13 Cabernet Franc) Too cooked and forced, this is a beetrooty wine with masses of drying oak and a very sour finish. It is completely out of balance. 16++?

Jancis Robinson

17 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/21/2017

The last Merlot was picked after the last Cabernet Franc on this bit of the Côte Pavie.Very floral and sumptuous on the nose. Rich and round and perfumed. Lots of juice and appeal. Interesting! A hint of sweet leather. Grown-up wine.

Wine Enthusiast

94-96 / 100

byRoger Vossthe4/19/2017

Barrel Sample. Classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé, this estate is benefiting from the consultancy of Nicolas Thienpont. The wine is dense, although it has so much fruit that is also feels open and generous. Structured tannins will allow it to age well, so drink after 2029.

Wine Spectator

94-97 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/10/2017

This is really flattering, offering crushed raspberry, boysenberry and plum fruit stitched with dried anise, bramble and chalky threads. Long, elegant, spice-infused finish.—J.M.