Château Larcis Ducasse
Saint-Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend
St. Émilion, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
The second Bordeaux to pair with our Allen Brothers steak trio. Thought we’d do a Right Bank & Left Bank. For me, having a Right Bank after a Left Bank is the better order to have them. Merlot based Bordeaux is always a little softer. Drinks better after you’ve finished your steak. Not as food dependent.
2007 is not known as a remarkable Bordeaux vintage. However IMHO, the ones I’ve had for the most part have developed better in bottle over time than the release reviews. I would also say that about 1997 & 1999.
On mouth entry, the fruits starts like Napa Cabernet for 4-5 seconds before yielding to; tobacco, cedar, stones & forest floor. Quite a good follow to the La Dame de Montrose.
Had dinner at the Château during En Primeur in 2014.
Photos of; hillside shot of Larcis Ducasse, concrete tanks, very old stone entrance and beautiful harvested Merlot.
The second Bordeaux to pair with our Allen Brothers steak trio. Thought we’d do a Right Bank & Left Bank. For me, having a Right Bank after a Left Bank is the better order to have them. Merlot based Bordeaux is always a little softer. Drinks better after you’ve finished your steak. Not as food dependent.
2007 is not known as a remarkable Bordeaux vintage. However IMHO, the ones I’ve had for the most part have developed better in bottle over time than the release reviews. I would also say that about 1997 & 1999.
On mouth entry, the fruits starts like Napa Cabernet for 4-5 seconds before yielding to; tobacco, cedar, stones & forest floor. Quite a good follow to the La Dame de Montrose.
Had dinner at the Château during En Primeur in 2014.
Photos of; hillside shot of Larcis Ducasse, concrete tanks, very old stone entrance and beautiful harvested Merlot.
This wine is aging nicely, Ruby red, cranberry, black cherry, some what dry, but fruity, some earth tones, with a charred oak finish, this will grow old and become a superb wine.
This wine is aging nicely, Ruby red, cranberry, black cherry, some what dry, but fruity, some earth tones, with a charred oak finish, this will grow old and become a superb wine.
Aug 19th, 2017
This 2007 still appears quite young at this stage, much more so than other recently tasted '07 Bordeaux wines. The nose was initially very primary, with plum, blackberry, and raspberry. Over time, it did develop some truffle and earth aromas. Lots of vanilla on the nose as well. On the palate, it appeared a bit forward, and the acidity stood out a bit. Prominent round tannins. The balance just isn't there yet at this stage. I would give this wine a couple of years before opening a bottle, or give it a lot of air. The fruit is very pure and ripe, so this could develop into something very nice.
This 2007 still appears quite young at this stage, much more so than other recently tasted '07 Bordeaux wines. The nose was initially very primary, with plum, blackberry, and raspberry. Over time, it did develop some truffle and earth aromas. Lots of vanilla on the nose as well. On the palate, it appeared a bit forward, and the acidity stood out a bit. Prominent round tannins. The balance just isn't there yet at this stage. I would give this wine a couple of years before opening a bottle, or give it a lot of air. The fruit is very pure and ripe, so this could develop into something very nice.
Jul 26th, 2016
Very nice. Typical flavors. Enjoyable
Very nice. Typical flavors. Enjoyable
Mar 19th, 2016
Mike had this 10 years ago
Mike had this 10 years ago
Dec 26th, 2013
