2010 Chateau Larcis Ducasse Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classe

Other Reviews….

An excellent effort, stylistically, the 2010 comes as close to the 2005 as one will find. The wine was made from remarkably low yields of 19 hectoliters per hectare and the final blend was approximately 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc. The late harvest (it finished during the third week of October) was managed impeccably by the dynamic duo of Nicolas Thienpont and Stephane Derenoncourt. This phenomenal terroir, situated with a south/southeast exposition on the limestone soils of the Cote Pavie, has produced a wine with great individuality. Its dense purple color is followed by notes of black currants, sweet cherries, garrigue, licorice and incense. Already complex, it reveals formidably endowed, full-bodied flavors, a skyscraper-like texture, marvelous depth, moderately high tannins and excellent precision as well as freshness (which gives the wine that 2005-like personality). This 2010 will require 4-5 years of cellaring and should age effortlessly for 20-25 years thereafter.
Score: 95-97
Robert Parker Wine Advocate # 194 (May 2011)

The intensity to this wine is incredible with an electric dark fruit character and dark chocolate note. It's so lively and vibrant. Full and beautiful.
Score: 95-96
James Suckling

Click here to see all available 2012 Bordeaux Pre - Arrival offers. Click here to see all available 2011 Bordeaux Pre - Arrival offers. Click here to learn more about the appellations of Bordeaux. Click here for a map of the appellations of Bordeaux