Chateau Larcis Ducasse Saint-Emilion 1. Grand Cru Classé B 2021 i trækasse

"96 points. Juicy fruit, discreet spiciness and chalky minerality." - Markus Del Monego, MW
"96 points. Harmony! Nice tannins, soft, elegant, very fine and typical of white clays." - Vert de Vin

Anmeldelser af Chateau Larcis Ducasse Saint-Emilion 1. Grand Cru Classé 2021

96/100 Markus Del Monego, Master of Wine
"Dark purple colour with violet hue and black core. Expressive nose with distinct fruit, blackberries, mulberries, ripe plums and black cherries, vanilla and hints of fine toasting. On the palate well structured with ripe yet firm tannins, juicy fruit, discreet spiciness and chalky minerality."

96/100 Tastingbook.com

95-96/100 Vert de Vin Magazine
"Harmony! Nice tannins, soft, elegant, very fine and typical of white clays. Nice classicism!"

95/100 Bettane & Desseauve

94-96/100 Anthocyanes

94-95/100 James Suckling
"This is medium-to full-bodied with firm, silky tannins. Already has an expressive nose of blackcurrants, blackberries, white pepper, cloves and black licorice. Salty minerality. Fresh and fine. Spicy finish. Lengthy, too. 86% merlot and 14% cabernet franc."

93-95/100 Jeb Dunnuck
"I think one of the undeniable successes in the vintage is the 2021 Château Larcis Ducasse, which hails from a magical terroir on the south-facing hillside just outside of Saint-Emilion. There's slightly more clay here, so Larcis-Ducasse always shows a ample density and power. A blend of 86% Merlot and 14% Cabernet Franc from healthy yields of 34 hectoliters per hectare, harvest started September 29, extending to October 11 for the Cabernet Franc. The estate favors whole berry fermentations in cement tanks, and the élevage occurs in 50% new French oak, with the balance in second- and third-fill oak. Sporting a dense purple hue as well as powerful aromatics of darker currants, chocolate, tobacco, and damp earth, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, admirable concentration, ripe tannins, and a great finish. Tasted on numerous occasions, it never failed to impress, and this is one to seek out."

94/100 Jane Anson

94/100 Decanter
"Heady and fresh bramble fruits, herbal and savoury on the nose, some earthy tones with soft floral specks. Succulent, touching on sharp and sour, a hit of bright blackberry and blueberry and plum on the palate, searing but not unbalanced in terms of acidity. I love the gentle but bitter and stony flavour you get, it's a darker style with serious complexity on the palate and nuance of flavour. A confident wine, clearly concentrated and powerful but also sleek! A great effort. Tasted three times."

93-94/100 Alexandre Ma
"Larcis Ducasse is a black pearl found in the limestone highlands, emitting a warm glow even in a cool vintage. I love the delicate expression found in the 2021 bottle. Besides the never-ending chalky tannins, it also possesses a seductive roundness. The rosy palate is exactly what I'm looking for. Even the fruit aromas are a bit plain, it still touches my heart."

92-94/100 Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
"Oyster shell, crushed rocks, flowers, smoke, licorice, espresso roasted cherries, and plums create the complex aromatic profile. On the palate, this is a finesse-styled vintage, medium-bodied, plummy and with a savory edge to the black cherries on the mid-palate and in the oceanic finish. The wine blends 86% Merlot with 14% Cabernet Franc, 13.5% ABV. The harvest took place September 29-October 9. Drink from 2026-2044."

92-94/100 Robert Parker
"A blend of 86% Merlot and 14% Cabernet Franc, the 2021 Larcis Ducasse wafts from the glass with aromas of cherries, blackberries, violets, warm spices and forest floor. Medium to full-bodied, deep and attractively layered, with lively acids and a chalky, saline finish, this is a terrific effort. Nicolas Thienpont and his team were extremely selective this year, and the grand vin derives almost entirely from the slope, without much contribution from the plateau above."

92-94/100 VV Wine