2021, Château Larcis Ducasse, SAINT-ÉMILION, 1er Grand Cru Classé 'B'Bordeaux Blend: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot. This 10 hectare property is situated close to Pavie on the best south facing slope in Saint Emilion. In 2002 Nicolas Thienpont and Stphane Derenoncourt, of neighbouring Pavie Macquin, took control of both the vineyard and the winemaking. The wines here are impressively concentrated in style. Farr Vintners, London. A blend of 86% Merlot and 14% Cabernet Franc, the 2021 Larcis Ducasse wafts

dried herbs and flowers

Reminding me

exhibiting aromas of ripe berries

extremely impressive in quality

clove spice and delicate cedar

white pepper and crushed flowers abound

with waves of blueberry and cassis fruit

wilted rose petal and light undergrowth scents

blackberry

violets and dark chocolate framed by a discreet touch of new oak

floral scents and bright red fruits

framed by an elegant mineral note of crushed limestone