Willem Booij

9.6

In the nose this Château Larcis Ducasse 2009 offers an inviting and complex bouquet. Primary aromas of ripe blackberries, cassis, and dark cherries are prominent. These are complemented by secondary notes of cedar, tobacco, and a hint of graphite. As the wine opens up, it reveals layers of truffle, leather, and sweet spices such as cinnamon and cloves. This simply is a great nose

In the mouth the palate is rich, full-bodied, and beautifully balanced. The wine displays an impressive structure with silky, well-integrated tannins. Flavors of blackcurrant, plum, and black cherry dominate, supported by nuances of dark chocolate, espresso, and earthy undertones. This is a real treat because it’s so easy drinking.

The finish is long, smooth, and elegant, lingering with notes of dark fruit, vanilla, and a touch of smokiness.

Overall this wine is an exemplary wine from Saint-Émilion, showcasing the best characteristics of the vintage and type of wine, mine kind of a wine 😋. It is a wine of depth, complexity, and refinement, so no regrets here 💪. — 15 hours ago

Ericsson

9.5

Needs a good couple of hours to open up to opulent dark fruit with great integration on the palate and velvety tannins. Cheers. — 22 days ago

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9.0

The 2004 Ausone has a mature bouquet with brambly red fruit, marmalade, leather and touches of cooked meat. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, a little dry and more savory than expected. I feel there is something a little passé about this Ausone, indicative of the time when wines were being pushed a little hard and frankly, I much prefer more recent vintages (including the 2023 tasted alongside). (Neal Martin, Vinous, June 2024)
— a month ago

Jay Kline

9.3

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a couple of hours. The 2003 pours a deep ruby with an opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and some light light sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of ripe and desiccated dark fruits, green bell pepper, leather, tobacco, earth, and baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and satisfying. This was pretty impressive right out of the gate and seemed to show really well despite the challenging (historically hot at the time) vintage. Drink now through 2044. — 12 days ago

Adam Baker

9.2

Very good Bordeaux with final night at Villa Avellana. With a large collection of meats. Perfectly aged. — 8 days ago

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Patrick O Driscoll

9.8

This is a fantastic red absolutely smooth with light notes of forest fruits, enjoying this with a piece of red meat, great pairing with friends. — 25 days ago

CailenRachel

9.0

Spicy, leathery, plum, and peppery as it mellows out. Beautifully balanced, heavier on the cab franc in the beginning. Really nice and smooth and rounded! — 2 days ago

Ron Siegel

9.5

Suave & polished that was youthful drinking much younger than its age. — 16 days ago

Josh Morgenthau

9.6

Thrilling. Enchanting fruit. Total transparency. Pleasure and sophistication on another level. — 25 days ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.2

Vintage 2014 | Lovely classic, eucalyptus, chocolate, very nice and with 10 y no need to hurry. Paired with a Côte de Boeuf. — a month ago