Bordeaux Larcis Ducasse double magnum 2019 3lt

The Estate

Château Larcis Ducasse — Premier Grand Cru Classé Excellence

Perched on the limestone plateau of Saint-Émilion’s Côte Pavie, Château Larcis Ducasse earned its place among the appellation’s elite when it was elevated to Premier Grand Cru Classé B status in the 2012 classification. The 11.3-hectare estate takes its name from the Larcis family who owned it in the 18th century, though its modern renaissance truly began in 2002 when renowned consultants Nicolas Thienpont and Stéphane Derenoncourt took charge of viticulture and winemaking.

Under their stewardship, Larcis Ducasse has embraced organic farming methods since 2005, cultivating a reputation for wines of remarkable concentration and classical structure that reflect their privileged terroir with precision. The estate now stands as one of the Right Bank’s most exciting addresses, crafting wines that marry power with elegance and reward patient cellaring. This six-bottle case offers collectors an excellent opportunity to explore this exceptional vintage across multiple occasions.

This Lot

Available as Double Magnum (3L) — ideal for collectors and long-term cellaring.

Terroir & Grapes

Limestone Plateau Nobility

The vineyard occupies a privileged position on Saint-Émilion’s famed limestone plateau, where the rocky, well-drained soils impart a distinctive mineral tension to the wines. This exceptional terroir, shared with some of the appellation’s most prestigious estates, provides ideal conditions for the vines to develop concentrated, complex fruit while maintaining remarkable freshness. The 83% Merlot and 17% Cabernet Franc blend reflects the site’s natural affinity for these noble Bordeaux varieties, which have been cultivated organically for nearly two decades.

Vinification & Ageing

Precision and Patience

Under the meticulous guidance of Stéphane Derenoncourt, the estate practices parcel-by-parcel vinification to respect each plot’s unique character, with temperature-controlled fermentation in concrete and stainless steel vessels allowing pure fruit expression. Extended maceration periods extract fine-grained tannins while preserving the wine’s natural freshness and mineral backbone. The wine is then aged in French oak barrels, with a judicious proportion of new wood that enhances structure without overwhelming the limestone-driven elegance that defines this exceptional cru.

Vintage Character

2019 — A Modern Classic

The 2019 vintage stands as one of Bordeaux’s great modern successes, delivering the ideal combination of concentration and freshness that defines the finest years. Following a warm, dry summer with perfectly timed rainfall in early September, the Right Bank achieved exceptional ripeness without sacrificing the natural acidity that gives these wines their aging potential. For Larcis Ducasse, 2019 ranks among the estate’s finest vintages, producing wines of remarkable depth and classical structure that recall the consistency and quality of benchmark years like 2016 and 2009.

Tasting Notes

Power Meets Refinement

The 2019 Larcis Ducasse presents a deep ruby-plum robe that hints at the wine’s impressive concentration. On the nose, ripe black cherry mingles with graphite, dried tobacco leaf, and the subtle earthiness that speaks to its limestone terroir. The palate reveals medium to full body with beautifully ripe, fine-grained tannins that provide structure without aggression, while concentrated dark fruit is lifted by precise acidity and mineral tension. Despite the wine’s Merlot majority, Cabernet Franc’s signature elegance and aromatic complexity come through prominently, creating a wine of notable austerity in its youth—a hallmark of Larcis Ducasse that promises magnificent evolution with cellaring.

Service & Pairing

At the Table

This structured, mineral-driven Saint-Émilion calls for dishes of equal substance and refinement. Consider roasted rack of lamb with herb crust, beef Wellington, or wild mushroom and truffle risotto. The wine’s earthy undertones and fine tannins also complement aged Comté or mature Époisses beautifully. While approachable now with generous aeration, patience will be richly rewarded—allow this Premier Grand Cru Classé five to seven years in a proper cellar to reveal its full majesty, or enjoy it over the coming two decades as it evolves from youthful power to complex, tertiary elegance.

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