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Château Larcis Ducasse Saint-Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2005
With an unbelievable nose of licorice, tapenade, black cherry and blackcurrant liqueur, as well as full body, super-sweet tannin, and astonishing richness and length, this prodigious effort in 2005 announced the resurrection of this great terroir on the slopes near Chateau Pavie ($600+BTL). Dark garnet/plum/purple, this is compelling stuff and drinkable already, but capable of lasting another 25-30 years. This beauty is not to be missed! Only 3,000 cases were produced, from a blend of 78% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink: 2015-2045. Robert Parker
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The 2005 Larcis Ducasse is one of the great surprises of this retrospective of nearly two hundred 2005s. A wine of shocking intensity, power and structure, the 2005 is still an infant. Inky dark fruit, gravel, lavender, leather and spice all hit the palate. In the glass, the 2005 is marvelously deep, rich and dark. I am not sure if the tannins will ever fully soften, but so what? The 2005 Larcis Ducasse is an epic wine that shows just how magical this estate is. Superb. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, April 2021)
The 2005 Larcis Ducasse is one of the great surprises of this retrospective of nearly two hundred 2005s. A wine of shocking intensity, power and structure, the 2005 is still an infant. Inky dark fruit, gravel, lavender, leather and spice all hit the palate. In the glass, the 2005 is marvelously deep, rich and dark. I am not sure if the tannins will ever fully soften, but so what? The 2005 Larcis Ducasse is an epic wine that shows just how magical this estate is. Superb. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, April 2021)
9.7
Ron Siegel
Still youthful showing red & black fruits , graphite, spice box, leather & tobacco
Still youthful showing red & black fruits , graphite, spice box, leather & tobacco
9.4Ron Siegel
Dark, inky with graphite, black & red fruit, menthol & tobacco. Like most 05’s still youthful that you can approach now or enjoy for another 20-30 yrs.
Dark, inky with graphite, black & red fruit, menthol & tobacco. Like most 05’s still youthful that you can approach now or enjoy for another 20-30 yrs.
9.4
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego
2005 vintage. Tasted approx 2 hours after decanting. Mucho menthol nose. The usual two-fer of dark cherry and plum coming hard at the onset with the grande finishing cedar and earth notes counter-balancing the experience. The slightest promise of youthful Larcis Ducasse fleshiness at the onset. A modicum of baking chocolate tossed into the end result. Lengthy, dusty finish. Integrated and very, very, very solid, yet just missing that upper tier. Yeah, know it was a unicorn vintage for the Right Bank and a personal fave St. Émilion producer...still don't see it improving. Filled with love and holding steady at this stage for at least another 7-8 years. 3.5.23.
2005 vintage. Tasted approx 2 hours after decanting. Mucho menthol nose. The usual two-fer of dark cherry and plum coming hard at the onset with the grande finishing cedar and earth notes counter-balancing the experience. The slightest promise of youthful Larcis Ducasse fleshiness at the onset. A modicum of baking chocolate tossed into the end result. Lengthy, dusty finish. Integrated and very, very, very solid, yet just missing that upper tier. Yeah, know it was a unicorn vintage for the Right Bank and a personal fave St. Émilion producer...still don't see it improving. Filled with love and holding steady at this stage for at least another 7-8 years. 3.5.23.
9.3
Brian Reedy
Let it open for about 4 hours and then deep, rich fruit. Cassis, chewy tannins and hint of violet. Lovely
Let it open for about 4 hours and then deep, rich fruit. Cassis, chewy tannins and hint of violet. Lovely
9.3Ron Siegel
Still very youthful & tight like most 05’s showing lots of black fruits, graphite, licorice & violets. Not sure this will rise to reach RP 100 pt score but will need a min of another 5 - 10 years.
Still very youthful & tight like most 05’s showing lots of black fruits, graphite, licorice & violets. Not sure this will rise to reach RP 100 pt score but will need a min of another 5 - 10 years.
9.3
Genevieve O
Christmas Eve 2017 2005
Christmas Eve 2017 2005
10
erto l
thinking this one is gonna need some time for me to really think it worth the 100 points. stuffing there but....
thinking this one is gonna need some time for me to really think it worth the 100 points. stuffing there but....
9.1
Ryan Brown
Needed at least two hours to open up only got better then was gone!!
Needed at least two hours to open up only got better then was gone!!
9.2
Adrienne White
2005 was a little musty, a little earthy with lots of delightful cherry fruit - quite luscious after the first glass.
2005 was a little musty, a little earthy with lots of delightful cherry fruit - quite luscious after the first glass.
9.3
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