Chateau Larcis-Ducasse, St-Emilion 2019

98 points James Suckling
"Baked-plum aromas., together with candied spices, earth, tobacco and light coffee, following through to a full body with firm yet polished tannins and a fresh, vivid finish. It really builds and shows loads of structure and intensity. Give it time to soften slightly, but the flavors and texture are already balanced and sophisticated. Classic style to this. The palate really builds. Try after 2026."

96 points Wine Enthusiast
"From vines within the Ducru-Beaucaillou vineyard this is a major wine in its own right. It is generous in rich in blackberry flavors, serious tannins and a complex balance between acidity and ripe fruitiness. It will obviously age well."

96 points Falstaff
"Deep dark ruby ​​garnet, opaque core, violet reflections, delicate edge lightening. Delicately of liquorice, nuances of ripe plums, a hint of figs, subtle wood spice is underlined. Powerful, dark berries, delicate chocolate, present, ripe tannins, mineral finish, lingers, some nougat in the aftertaste, spicy finish."

95 points Wine Advocate
"The 2019 Larcis Ducasse has turned out beautifully, wafting from the glass with aromas of cherries, wild berries, burning embers, spices and licorice. Full-bodied, sumptuous and enveloping, with a fleshy core of fruit, ripe tannins and succulent acids, it's a giving, generous wine that's softer and rounder than Pavie Macquin, its stablemate. This beautiful vineyard, managed by Nicolas Thienpont, is located on the limestone slopes of Saint-Émilion, sandwiched between Pavie and Belle font-Belcier. Best After 2023."

Jancis Robinson
"Tasted blind. Rather a bloody nose. Fresh fruit and positively blooming with health and pizzazz. Some mineral character. Already fun to drink! Gorgeous and round. 17.5/20 points."