Chateau Larcis Ducasse 1er Grand Cru Classe B 2016

Lobenberg: Larcis Ducasse liegt untern an der Cote Pavie in der Nachbarschaft von Bellefont Belcier und Pavie. Also an den Südhängen des Kalksteinplateaus. Direktor ist Nicolas Thienpont, der auch Beausejour Duffau und Pavie Macquin verantwortet. Önologischer Berater ist Stephane Derenoncourt. Also die Erfolgstory Saint Emilions geht weiter. Larcis Ducasse ist häufig etwas charmanter, als die beiden Riesen Beausejour Duffau und Pavie Macquin. Auch 2016 ist die Nase vielleicht auf Grund der wärmeren Südlage etwas wärmer und reifer. Schöne Zwetschge mit süßer Kirsche, schwarzer Kirsche, etwas Wachholder und Lakritze. Deutlich Minze, Eukalyptus. Feiner Kirschmund. Rote und schwarze Kirsche, aber auch Schlehe, ein bisschen Kräuter der Provence, Unterholz. Sehr gute Länge. In seiner Opulenz sehr frisch, säurebeladen, aber nichts tut weh, nichts sticht. Das hat gute Harmonie in der feinen Süße. Durchaus raffinierter Larcis Ducasse. Für mich aber klar hinter den beiden Konkurrenten Pavie Macquin und Beausejour Duffau. 96-97/100

-- Suckling: The aromas here are so spellbinding with shitake mushrooms, wet earth and moss, as well as tree bark and, finally, dark fruit. The palate is incredible as it builds and grows with full body, but always tight and reserved. It shows so much depth and complexity. Please try not to touch this until 2025. 99/100

-- Galloni: The 2016 Larcis Ducasse is absolutely gorgeous. Fresh, vibrant and alluring, with tremendous vibrancy, the 2016 has so much to offer. Expressive savory and blood orange notes add brightness to the red cherry and plum fruit, with beams of firm yet well-integrated tannins that give the wine its shape and energy. In 2016, Larcis brings together undeniable raciness and power in a complete package that is irresistibly beautiful. Give it a few years in bottle for the tannins to soften. 97/100

-- Parker: --Parker: Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Larcis Ducasse sashays gracefully out of the glass with beautiful Black Forest cake, red cherry compote, raspberry preserves and blackberry pie scents plus hints of cigar box, Ceylon tea, dried lavender and forest floor. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers gorgeous red and black fruit preserves flavors with a wonderfully plush texture and very long, perfumed finish. 96/100

-- Jeb Dunnuck: --Jeb Dunnuck: From one of my favorite estates in Bordeaux, the deeply colored 2016 Château Larcis Ducasse is comprised of 87% Merlot and 13% Cabernet Franc that was brought up in 50% new French oak. It offers a huge bouquet of black, black fruits, smoked herbs, forest floor, graphite, and underbrush that builds beautifully with time in the glass. Deep, rich, opulent and expansive on the palate, with building tannins, it’s a rich, layered Saint-Emilion as well as another incredible wine from this estate. Give it a few years if you can. It’s capable of keeping for three decades or more. 97/100