Larcis Ducasse 2006

St Emilion, Grand Cru Classé

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Tasting Notes
Paler than most. Sweet and furry on the nose. The fruit cuts off a bit - not the subtlest. This wine seems to be hovering between ancient and modern in a slightly rustic middle ground. Score: 15 - 16 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2014-2020 28 January 2010
Racy, sinewy, silky. Quite light but very well-oiled - like a racehorse. Pretty impressive. Appetising but relatively slim. Not especially long but it somehow tastes organic - wild and unpredictable. Very dry sandy tannins on the finish. One sample seemed a little too skinny. Score: 17 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2011-2018 18 April 2007
Bright red-ruby. Soil-driven aromas of blueberry, licorice, minerals, dark chocolate and iron. Juicy, spicy and penetrating, with a lovely light touch to the flavors of black fruits, spices, mocha, minerals and flowers. An elegant, aromatic, very sexy wine with terrific energy and lift from calcaire I love the suave texture on display here. Finishes very long and perfumed, with firm but perfectly buffered tannins and lingering notes of red berries and minerals. (91+ points) Score: 91 Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 01 May 2009
Raspberry, mineral and berry aromas follow through to a medium-to-full-bodied palate, with good fruit and a light toasty vanilla aftertaste. Subtle and refined. Best from 2012 through 2016. 2,915 cases made. Score: 90 James Suckling, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2012-2016 31 March 2009
Silky, with very fine tannins and a medium-to-long finish. Medium body. Caressing. Balanced and pretty. Lots of floral and berry character. Score: 89 - 91 James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 April 2007
Since 2002, this great terroir has been fully exploited by the dynamic duo of Nicolas Thienpont and Stephane Derenoncourt. Following the monumental 2005,a legend in the making, it is hard to get excited about the 2006, even though it is an outstanding effort. While more austere and not as concentrated as its predecessor, it is an impressive blend of 89% Merlot and 11% Cabernet Franc displaying a deep, dark ruby color as well as a striking bouquet of powdered rocks/minerals, sweet cherry and plum-like fruit, and hints of Christmas fruitcake and spice box. It is an elegant, medium-bodied, moderately tannic, pure effort possessing outstanding density. Give it 2-3 years of bottle age and drink it over the following 15-20 years. Score: 91 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 March 2009
Under the leadership of the extraordinarily talented team of Nicolas Thienpont and Stephane Derenoncourt, this 25-acre estate on the Cote Pavie (one of St.-Emilion’s finest terroirs) has soared in quality. The monumental 2005 Larcis Ducasse has been followed by another brilliant effort in 2006. Unfortunately, production is less than 3,000 cases. The final blend of 89% Merlot and 11% Cabernet Franc (from yields of 27-34 hectoliters per hectare) has resulted in a soft, opulent wine revealing notes of cedar, roasted herbs, smoke, black cherry liqueur, plums, and cassis. This savory, fleshy, attractive St.-Emilion possesses good power and depth, but no hardness. It should drink beautifully for 15 or more years. Score: 91 - 94 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 April 2007
Although many have praised this wine in recent vintages, I have not found this wine endearing, but that changes with the excellent 2006. A much more elegant nose with ripe cranberry and cherry-infused fruit with a touch of sous bois and dark chocolate. Very good definition. The palate is medium-bodied, very elegant and sappy with ripe cherry and wild strawberry. Quite floral on the finish, good length. Impressive. Tasted April 2007. Score: 90 - 92 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 May 2007
Despite one of the best terroirs in Saint Emilion, this Chateau was under-performing until 2002. The Gratiot family brought in Nicolas Thienpont and Stephane Derenoncourt to unlock the potential here and Larcis Ducasse is now known for producing rich and opulent wines. 89% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, with 10% less wine than in 2005. A rich and heady nose is followed by warm and succulent black fruits in the mouth. Medium-bodied, very silky and rich with lots of vigour. Slightly drying tannins and a fresh finish. Score: 91 - 94 Albany Vintners, - 01 April 2007

Tasting Notes

Paler than most. Sweet and furry on the nose. The fruit cuts off a bit - not the subtlest. This wine seems to be hovering between ancient and modern in a slightly rustic middle ground.

Score: 15 - 16

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2014-2020 28 January 2010

Racy, sinewy, silky. Quite light but very well-oiled - like a racehorse. Pretty impressive. Appetising but relatively slim. Not especially long but it somehow tastes organic - wild and unpredictable. Very dry sandy tannins on the finish. One sample seemed a little too skinny.

Score: 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2011-2018 18 April 2007

Bright red-ruby. Soil-driven aromas of blueberry, licorice, minerals, dark chocolate and iron. Juicy, spicy and penetrating, with a lovely light touch to the flavors of black fruits, spices, mocha, minerals and flowers. An elegant, aromatic, very sexy wine with terrific energy and lift from calcaire I love the suave texture on display here. Finishes very long and perfumed, with firm but perfectly buffered tannins and lingering notes of red berries and minerals. (91+ points)

Score: 91

Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 01 May 2009

Raspberry, mineral and berry aromas follow through to a medium-to-full-bodied palate, with good fruit and a light toasty vanilla aftertaste. Subtle and refined. Best from 2012 through 2016. 2,915 cases made.

Score: 90

James Suckling, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2012-2016 31 March 2009

Silky, with very fine tannins and a medium-to-long finish. Medium body. Caressing. Balanced and pretty. Lots of floral and berry character.

Score: 89 - 91

James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 April 2007

Since 2002, this great terroir has been fully exploited by the dynamic duo of Nicolas Thienpont and Stephane Derenoncourt. Following the monumental 2005,a legend in the making, it is hard to get excited about the 2006, even though it is an outstanding effort. While more austere and not as concentrated as its predecessor, it is an impressive blend of 89% Merlot and 11% Cabernet Franc displaying a deep, dark ruby color as well as a striking bouquet of powdered rocks/minerals, sweet cherry and plum-like fruit, and hints of Christmas fruitcake and spice box. It is an elegant, medium-bodied, moderately tannic, pure effort possessing outstanding density. Give it 2-3 years of bottle age and drink it over the following 15-20 years.

Score: 91

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 March 2009

Under the leadership of the extraordinarily talented team of Nicolas Thienpont and Stephane Derenoncourt, this 25-acre estate on the Cote Pavie (one of St.-Emilion’s finest terroirs) has soared in quality. The monumental 2005 Larcis Ducasse has been followed by another brilliant effort in 2006. Unfortunately, production is less than 3,000 cases. The final blend of 89% Merlot and 11% Cabernet Franc (from yields of 27-34 hectoliters per hectare) has resulted in a soft, opulent wine revealing notes of cedar, roasted herbs, smoke, black cherry liqueur, plums, and cassis. This savory, fleshy, attractive St.-Emilion possesses good power and depth, but no hardness. It should drink beautifully for 15 or more years.

Score: 91 - 94

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 April 2007

Although many have praised this wine in recent vintages, I have not found this wine endearing, but that changes with the excellent 2006. A much more elegant nose with ripe cranberry and cherry-infused fruit with a touch of sous bois and dark chocolate. Very good definition. The palate is medium-bodied, very elegant and sappy with ripe cherry and wild strawberry. Quite floral on the finish, good length. Impressive. Tasted April 2007.

Score: 90 - 92

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 May 2007

Despite one of the best terroirs in Saint Emilion, this Chateau was under-performing until 2002. The Gratiot family brought in Nicolas Thienpont and Stephane Derenoncourt to unlock the potential here and Larcis Ducasse is now known for producing rich and opulent wines. 89% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, with 10% less wine than in 2005. A rich and heady nose is followed by warm and succulent black fruits in the mouth. Medium-bodied, very silky and rich with lots of vigour. Slightly drying tannins and a fresh finish.

Score: 91 - 94

Albany Vintners, - 01 April 2007

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