Château Larcis Ducasse 2019
Saint-Emilion -1er Grand Cru Classé B
98-99/100 James Suckling & (95-97+)/100 Parker : Great Vintage
Cellaring : From 2025. Can be kept for decades! (estimate : 2025 - 2048).
Tasted by Lisa Perrotti-Brown on 18 June2020 : ""Made from 88% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc, the 2019 Larcis Ducasse was harvested from 25 September to 7 October. Yields were 38.5 hectolitres per hectare this year, with around 70% of the production going into the grand vin. Deep garnet in colour, it comes out of the glass with graceful, effortless notes of fresh blackberries, warm red and black plums and blackberries, as well as hints of cedar chest, potpourri, cinnamon powder and clove oil. The palate is quite tight, hinting at layers of spice and minerals among the dark fruit and firm, rounded tannins, and finishes with bags of freshness and energy."
- Larcis Ducasse's 11.3 hectare vineyard is planted to 83% Merlot and 17% Cabernet Franc. This shows a slight change in the vineyard, as more Cabernet Franc has been added to the plantings since 2003. The vineyard is located just around the bend in the road from Château Pavie. In fact, their vineyards are adjacent to each other. They also have other good neighbours. To the south you will find Chateau Canon La Gaffeliere and La Gaffeliere, and going north, Chateau Troplong Mondot, Chateau Pavie Macquin is not far.
- The terroir of Château Larcis Ducasse is a mixture of soils. The vines located on the top of the plateau and on the slopes are exposed to the south. On the heights of the plateau, which rises to 86 metres, the terroir is made up of limestone, clay and chalk soils. As you descend the slopes towards the terraces, the terroir is a mixture of chalky limestone, marl, sand, silt and clay soil. At the foot of the slopes, there are sand and clay soils. The average age of the vines is 35 years.
Data sheet
| Note | More than 97 |
|---|---|
| Note JS | 98-99/100 |
| Recoverable VAT | Yes |
| Colour | Red |
| Format | Bottle (75cl) |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Volume | 12,50 % vol - 75 cl |
| Appellation | Saint-Emilion |
| Level | Perfect |
| Label | Perfect |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Maturity | To keep |
| Châteaux bordeaux | Larcis Ducasse |
| Prix | From 80 to 150 € |
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