Château Larcis Ducasse 1er Grand Cru Classé B 2025
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOC
13%
3L
Intensity
What makes this wine special?
A top shelf Saint-Emilion, fruity, rich and voluptuous. A safe bet!
More infoLarcis Ducasse’s terroir means that it can produce concentrated, sun-drenched wine that always retains a certain elegance. It has an attractive dark fruit and spice bouquet. As it develops, it delivers distinctive truffle notes. A wine to be savoured after 7 to 20 years of cellaring.
Wine Advocate - Robert Parker : Matured 40% in barrels (50% new), 45% in large-format barrels (also 50% new) and the balance in foudres, the 2025 Larcis Ducasse reveals an elegant, vibrant and gourmand bouquet of violet, dark berries, dark cherries and flowers, accented by delicate spicy notes. Medium- to full-bodied, layered and seamless, it’s built around a ripe—yet not overripe—core of fruit framed by velvety tannins, concluding with a floral, harmonious and ethereal finish. This is a pure expression of Larcis Ducasse and one of the most accomplished renditions produced here to date.
A lovely delicious, seductive nose, revealing well-ripened fruit (black and red fruits) and floral notes (violet). The palate delivers a tenderness, all soft and delicate, supported by highly elegant, powdery tannins. The finish is full of freshness, intense, and peppery, and marked by elegant eucalyptus notes. The ensemble possesses a beautiful balance. A unanimous favourite of ours. 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc
Château Larcis Ducasse
★ Partner ProducerSet 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.
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Detailed characteristics
- Quantity:
- 1 double magnum
- Level:
- 1 Normal
- Observation:
- 1 Normal
- Origin:
- producer
- Recoverable VAT:
- yes
- Wooden case:
- yes
- Local excise duty seal:
- yes
- Alcohol percentage:
- 13 %
- Region:
- Bordeaux
- Appellation:
- Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
- Classification:
- Premier Grand Cru Classé B
- Owner:
- Famille Gratiot-Attmane
- Vintage:
- 2025
- Colour:
- red
- Service temperature:
- 16°
- Viticulture:
- environmentally friendly More information....
- Intensity:
- classic
- Leading aroma:
- black fruit
- Tasting occasion:
- food-friendly wine
- Grape variety:
- Cabernet Franc, Merlot
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