Château Larcis Ducasse 1er Grand Cru Classé B (OWC if 6 mgs) 2022

Set in Saint-Laurent-des-Combes, in the heart of the Saint-Émilion appellation, Larcis Ducasse spans 11.2 hectares of south-facing vineyards on the Grande Côte. Promoted to Premier Grand Cru Classé in 2012, the château is still owned by the Gratiot-Attmane family. Since 2024, the estate has been under the stewardship of David Suire, who succeeded Nicolas Thienpont, while the team benefits from the guidance of Julien Lavenu, a consultant with Derenoncourt Consultants. The vineyard is rooted in a mosaic of terroirs: asteriated limestone plateau, limestone clays, Fronsadais molasse and clay-sand soils. Underground springs and the freshness of the clay moderate the slope’s exposure to the sun. Planted mainly with Merlot and complemented by Cabernet Franc (15%), it produces wines that are fleshy, powerful and silky, underpinned by fine tannins, a chalky backbone and lovely tension.
Recent vintages have reached a new level of precision and definition, confirming the remarkable ageing potential of this distinctive wine. made by some of its neighbours.