2008 Chateau Larcis Ducasse Premier Grand Cru Classe B, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 1x750ml

Vinous 91

The 2008 Larcis Ducasse has a precocious bouquet that you might mistake for a 2009: kirsch, mint, star anis, black cherries and a touch of Xmas cake. It just comes across a little too strong for my liking and I still find some VA here, perhaps more so than the previous bottle tasted a year ago. The palate is actually better with grainy tannins, firm grip and a pleasant chalky texture. I find this a little reserved and serious on the finish where I would have liked more flesh. There needs to be more vivacity here. Tasted at the Larcis Ducasse vertical in Bordeaux. [Neal Martin, 10/06/2020]

Anticipated maturity: 2020-2036

Robert Parker 92

Tasted ex-chateau and single blind in Southwold. The Larcis-Ducasse is clean, pure and elegant on the nose with wild strawberry and blueberry aromas, well-integrated oak and floral, pressed flower aromas developing with time. It is opulent, but not over-bearing. The palate is medium-bodied with a saline entry, black olive and rounded black fruits that lead to a finely focused, almost tertiary finish. This is one of finest wines from this Saint Emilion estate in recent years. Tasted January 2012. [Neal Martin, 01/01/2012]