Chateau Larcis Ducasse 2020

- 96-98 Punkte Robert Parkers WINE ADVOCATE, Lisa Perrotti-Brown: „The 2020 Larcis Ducasse has a deep purple-black color, leaping from the glass with bold notions of redcurrant jelly, plum preserves, kirsch and red roses, followed by hints of licorice, fragrant earth and spice cake, with a touch of woodsmoke. The medium to full-bodied palate is laden with fragrant red berries and profound black fruit preserves, supported by ripe, rounded tannins and lovely tension, finishing very long and fantastically layered. Absolutely, stunningly singular.“

- 94-96 Punkte WINE ENTHUSIAST, Roger Voss: „Barrel Sample. This estate shows the density of the vintage in Saint-Emilion. At the same time, it shows the surprising freshness of many of the wines. Power and density combine with floating black currant flavors in a wine that is sure to age well.“

- 98 Punkte VINOUS, Antonio Galloni: „The 2020 LArcis Ducasse is a real showstopper. Bright and vertical in feel, the 2020 possesses tremendous energy to match ist super-classic build. Beams of tannin and acid give the wine ist shape. Dark cherry and pomegranate fruit are pushed forward, with a kick of blood orange acidity that lends freshness. Graphite, dried herbs ,menthol, spice and cedar emerge with some coaxing, but the 2020 is very and very primary. That of course bodes so well for ist future. The 2020 is quite simoly a thrilling Larcis and one of the very finest values in all of Bordeaux.“

- 95 Punkte VINOUS, Neal Martin: „The Larcis-Ducasse has closed a little since bottling, though there remains well-defined black fruit laced with rose petal and violets. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, very pure and cohesive. Touches of cedar and tobacco impart a discrete Left Bank allure towards the persistent finish. This is a great Larcis-Ducasse in the making.“

- 97 Punkte DECANTER, Jane Anson: „Great consistency over the past few years at this property but this is really stepping things up a level. With poise and depth of flavour, we are digging down through the layers. Extremely elegant, a wine that is precise and pared back and totally delicious. You can almost feel the points of minerality poking into your tongue, but then they melt into a softer more luxurious whole, with blackberry, cassis and black chocolate. Great stuff. Tasted several times, and every time it shows itself to be something out of the ordinary. A brilliant wine that I thoroughly recommend getting hold of. 50% new oak. A yield of 38.5hl/ha. Owned by Famille Gratiot-Attmane, but with the Nicolas Thienpont team overseeing winemaking. Drinking Window 2028 – 2046“

- Rene Gabriels BORDEAUX TOTAL, Andre Kunz: „Kunz Fassprobe 2021: Marmeladiges, süsses, kräftiges, pfefferiges Bouquet, Kirschenkompott, Rauch, weisser Pfeffer, braune Schokolade. Cremiger, voller, fruchtiger Gaumen mit süsser Frucht, gutem Tannin, dichter Struktur, kräftiger, dunkler Aromatik, langer, trockener Abgang. Kann noch zulegen.“

- 96-99 Punkte JEB DUNNUCK: „A wine that’s going to flirt with perfection is the 2020 Château Larcis Ducasse. It’s a Saint-Emilion with an almost Pomerol-like depth and power paired with classic Saint-Emilion aromatics and minerality. Incredibly pure notes of black cherries, blackberries, white flowers, truffle, and leafy herb notes all emerge on the nose and it’s full-bodied, with a layered, multi-dimensional texture, thrilling tannins, and a finish that won’t quit. If you get a chance, buy it. The blend is 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, aging in 55% new French oak.“

- 97-98 Punkte JAMES SUCKLING: „Blackberry and asphalt with cool minerals and a hint of mint. It’s full-bodied and chewy with intense flavors and a long, flavorful finish. Lots of chalk and an almost salty undertone.“

- 18+ Punkte WEINWISSER: „Tiefes Purpur mit opaker Mitte und zartem lila Rand. Konzentriertes dichtes Bouquet mit reifer schwarzer Kirsche, Pflaumenmus und Lakritze, dahinter Johannisbeerdrops und flüssige dunkle Schokolade. Am satten Gaumen mit cremiger Textur, herrlicher Extraktfülle, stützender Rasse und durchtrainiertem Körper. Im gebündelt kompakten Finale mit blaubeerigen Konturen, dunkler Mineralik und zarter Adstringenz. Grandiose Leistung dieses Jahr!“