Chateau Larcis-Ducasse • St. Emilion, France
Château Larcis-Ducasse is the grand vin of a small, south-facing, Premier Grand Cru Classé B estate on Saint-Émilion’s C…Château Larcis-Ducasse is the grand vin of a small, south-facing, Premier Grand Cru Classé B estate on Saint-Émilion’s Côte Pavie, produced mainly from Merlot with a significant share of Cabernet Franc on complex clay-limestone slopes. The…Learn More »
$110
/750ml
2020 Retail Average
97
/100
2020 Pro Rating
Layered black cherry and plum are framed by cool stone, graphite and cocoa in the 2020 Chateau Larcis-Ducasse, a deeply poised Saint-Émilion that feels both vertical and plush. The palate is powerful yet finely detailed, with ripe, polished tannins, vibrant acidity and a long, fragrant finish where dark berries, spice and a hint of licorice echo for ages. This vintage stands out for its energy and precision as much as for its richness and depth.
Roast lamb with garlic and rosemary; Dry-aged ribeye steak; Wild mushroom and truffle risotto
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Château Larcis-Ducasse is the grand vin of a small, south-facing, Premier Grand Cru Classé B estate on Saint-Émilion’s Côte Pavie, produced mainly from Merlot with a significant share of Cabernet Franc on complex clay-limestone slopes. The wine is known for uniting ripe, opulent dark fruit and truffle-tinged richness with a marked limestone-driven freshness and salinity, giving it both power and finesse and excellent capacity to age. Sustainable viticulture, meticulous selection, and élevage in roughly 50% new French oak further emphasize the c…