2005 Chateau Larcis Ducasse (750ml OWC)

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Vintage: 2005
Format: 750ml
Wine Name: Chateau Larcis Ducasse
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Appellation: St. Emilion
Producer: Chateau Larcis Ducasse
Varietal: Red Bordeaux Blend
Type: Red
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Sub-Region: Libournais
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Tasting note: Ruby-red. Superripe, vibrant nose offers cherry, blueberry, blackberry, mocha and fruity dark chocolate. Rich and wonderfully fine-grained, with excellent acidity leavening the impression of superripeness and giving cut to the intense dark berry, plum and mineral flavors. Finishes very long and lush, with a fine dusting of tannins and noteworthy subtlety. With its 14.5% alcohol, this is a big boy, but its energy and balance are impressive for such an opulent wine. (94pts. Stephen Tanzer)

Tasted: May/Jun. 2008
Score: 94
Drink: N/A

Tasting note: This great terroir on the Cote Pavie has long been recognized as one of the most privileged spots in St.-Emilion, but it was not until the wunderkind duo of Nicolas Thienpont and Stephane Derenoncourt took over in 2002 that the wine finally began to live up to its potential. Old timers who remember the 1945 Larcis Ducasse will attest to how great this cuvee can be. Sadly, fewer than 3,000 cases were produced of the 2005, a blend of 78% Merlot and the rest primarily Cabernet Franc with a small dollop of Cabernet Sauvignon. Yields were a modest 27 hectoliters per hectare. This stunning effort reveals one of the most extraordinary aromatic displays of the vintage, offering up notes of sweet roasted herbs, jus du viande, black olives, espresso roast, creme de cassis, and kirsch liqueur. Extremely full-bodied, opulent, and lavishly textured with plush tannin as well as an ethereal elegance, a sublime personality, glorious sweet purity, and a layered texture, this amazing St.-Emilion is destined to become a legend. (98pts. Robert Parker)

Tasted: Apr. 2008
Score: 98
Drink: 2010-28

Tasting note: This is very grapey, with plenty of crushed blackberry and vanilla undertones, and floral as well. Full-bodied, soft and silky. Gushes with fruit. Hard not to drink this now, but give it some time. The fruit is amazing. Such purity. (95pts. JS, Wine Spectator)

Tasted: Mar. 31, 2008
Score: 95
Drink: After 2014

Tasting note: Red purple and intense color. Fine, floral and truffled nose. Smooth on entry, the wine develops on a full body of noble tannins. Very aromatic in the mid-palate, the wine melts on the finish, both large, energic and very, very aromatic. Fine grain. (90pts. Jean-Marc Quarin)

Tasted: Feb. 2008
Score: 90
Drink: Through 2030