Chateau Larcis Ducasse 2011

FALSTAFF: "Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarter Wasserrand. Feine Nuancen von Cassis, dunkles Beerenkonfit, feine Edelholznuancen, attraktives Bukett. Gute Komplexität, elegant, engmaschig, feine Kirschenfrucht, gut integrierte Tannine, lebendige Säurestruktur, mineralisch und anhaltend, zarte Extraktsüße im Abgang, verfügt über Reifepotenzial, ein finessenreicher Speisenbegleiter."

JAMES SUCKLING: "A wine with a beautiful concentration of fruit and depth. Full body with fully integrated tannins and a long, long finish. A touch of decadence. Superb for the vintage. Better in 2017."

WEINWISSER: "Extrem dunkles Purpur mit lila und violetten Reflexen. Reifes Bouquet von sanft rosinierendem Traubengut, Dörrfrüchte und Cassislikör. Im Gaumen mit prägnanter Tannin-Säure-Verbindung, blaubeerig in der weiteren Aromatik, klingt gut nach. An der Grenze vinifiziert, aber immer noch gut"

WINE SPECTATOR: "This is rather broad-shouldered, with a cloak of roasted vanilla and bittersweet cocoa out front, followed by a solid core of crushed plum and blackberry fruit. A streak of licorice runs through the finish, revealing a buried chalky spine. Rather closed today, with the structure winning out in the end. Best from 2016 through 2026. 2,166 cases made. — JM"

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "This dense ruby/purple-colored 2011 exhibits a stunning bouquet of black fruits, spring flowers and confiture of cherries, raspberries, spice and earth. Complete from beginning to end, this medium-bodied 2011 does not possesses as much power as the 2005, 2009 or 2010, but it is a highly successful effort for the vintage. Moreover, it can be drunk early on as it is a delicious, complex St.-Emilion that should last 10-15 years. This is a final blend of 78% Merlot, and 22% Cabernet Franc cropped at 21 hectoliters per hectare."

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Medium bodied, soft, forward and ready to deliver its blackberry, cherry, licorice and coffee bean charms. There is some dryness in the finish that stops the wine from getting a higher score."