2008 Château Larcis-Ducasse

Looks very slightly more evolved than most but with enormous colour concentration. Dark, tarry and porty. Thick and grating and quite painful drying tannins on the finish. Still very much a baby. Hence the ? after the score.

Author: Jancis Robinson

The 2008 Larcis Ducasse (14.2% natural alcohol) is composed of 78% Merlot and 22% Cabernet Franc. Although closed at present and less prodigious than I predicted two years ago, it reveals an opaque purple color, plenty of sweet fruitcake, black currant, kirsch, forest floor and earthy characteristics, a full-bodied mouthfeel, sweet tannins and a long finish. It just does not appear to have the extra gear or two I tasted from barrel. Nevertheless, it is an outstanding wine and if it is priced fairly, it should be a definite purchase to enjoy over the next 20+ years

Author: Robert Parker

This is ripe, suave and polished, with a delicious beam of raspberry ganache, currant paste and fig, all laced with licorice and spice and carried by fresh acidity. There's nice latent grip, leaving a juicy feel on the finish. 2,580 cases made.

Author: James Molesworth