NC- 2020 Château Larcis Ducasse

At Chateau Larcis-Ducasse, tradition meets innovation in winemaking. Grapes undergo meticulous hand-harvesting and sorting before fermenting in stainless steel tanks. Aging in French oak barrels imparts complexity. The resulting wines boast opulent fruit flavors, refined tannins, and excellent aging potential. Whether the flagship grand vin or the second wine, each bottle reflects Saint-Émilion's terroir. Visiting the estate offers a memorable experience, with its scenic vineyards and historic chateau providing a perfect setting for tastings and tours, celebrating Bordeaux's winemaking heritage.

"The Grand Vin comes from a tiny 11.15-hectare vineyard that has been in the Gratiot family since 1893 .. A normal blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, the 2020 Château Larcis Ducasse reminds me of the 2005 and is up with the top handful of wines on the Right Bank. It has a brilliant perfume of red and black fruits, white truffle, leafy tobacco, and Asian spices. This carries to a full-bodied, concentrated, powerful Larcis-Ducasse with ultra-fine yet building tannins, perfect balance, a stacked mid-palate, and one heck of a great finish. It's going to flirt with perfection in 7-8 years (I'm probably underrating it a point) and have 30 years of overall longevity. Tasted numerous times with consistent results."

- Jeb Dunnuck, 99 Points

"The 2020 Larcis Ducasse is a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple in color, it is a little reticent to begin, needing considerable swirling to unlock notes of preserved plums, blueberry compote, and black cherry pie, plus hints of candied violets, dark chocolate, and licorice with a waft of crushed rocks. The full-bodied palate is laden with black fruit and earthy layers, supported by firm yet velvety tannins and impressive tension, finishing with epic length."

- Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Independent, 99 Points

"The 2020 Larcis Ducasse is a real showstopper. Bright and vertical in feel, the 2020 possesses tremendous energy to match its super-classic build. Beams of tannin and acid give the wine its 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 young and very primary. That of course bodes so well for its future. The 2020 is quite simply a thrilling Larcis and one of the very finest values in all of Bordeaux."

-Vinous, 98 Points

Foxcroft Online Price: $125 per bottle*

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