Chateau Larcis-Ducasse’s terroir produces wonderfully ripe grapes which result in complex, well-structured wines with fresh fruit and mineral flavors. These characteristics are, in part, attributable to the different bedrocks found on the property, from the limestone of the plateau to the iron-rich feldspar sand at the base of the slope.

Viticultural methods are as natural as possible. Yields are kept low in the vineyard were grape varieties were planted according to soil type. In the cellar, grapes undergo a gentle maceration to avoid over-extraction. Vinification takes place in concrete tanks with no pump-over. After fermentation, the wine is aged in barrel for eighteen months.

The 2018 Larcis-Ducasse is a Bordeaux blend from the Saint Emilion sub-region of Bordeaux, France. This red wine, produced by Larcis-Ducasse, features a blend of 89% Merlot and 11% Cabernet Franc. It is cork-sealed and has an alcohol content of 14.5%.

James Suckling awarded this wine a near-perfect score of 97, highlighting its "polished aromas of lavender, plum, dried blueberry, clove, sandalwood and dark chocolate," and noting it is "full-bodied with firm, tightly knit tannins" (jamessuckling.com).

Jeff Leve, from TheWineCellarInsider.com, gave an excellent review with a score of 98, describing the wine as "dense, full-bodied and concentrated" while maintaining balance. He praised its texture, stating that "all the fruit is drenched in velvet, rocks and stones," and mentioned a "seamless finish" that lingers for at least 50 seconds.

Jeb Dunnuck was highly impressed, awarding a perfect score of 100. He called it "a massive, super-rich Saint-Emilion" with "a dense, concentrated, layered mouthfeel," and praised its "building yet sweet tannins and incredible purity of fruit" (jebdunnuck.com). Dunnuck compared it to the 2005 vintage and noted its potential longevity of 40-50 years if stored well.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate rated the wine 96, describing it as "deep garnet-purple in color" with "notes of crushed blackberries, plum preserves and boysenberries." The palate is "medium to full-bodied" with "mouth-coating black fruits and loads of savory sparks, framed by firm, slightly chewy tannins" (Lisa Perrotti-Brown).

Wine Enthusiast also provided a favorable review, scoring it 94 and noting its "concentrated" nature with "big tannins and a smoky character." The wine is "rich, darkly textured and full of blackberry fruit," finishing "powerful, spicy and fresh" (Wine Enthusiast).

Other notable reviews include a 95 from Decanter, which highlighted its "powerful but with a sense of restraint" character, and a 95 from Vinous, mentioning its "floral bouquet" and "supple tannins." Wine Spectator rated it 93, describing its "warm cherry, raspberry and plum preserve flavors" and "nicely polished structure."

In summary, the 2018 Larcis-Ducasse is a highly acclaimed Bordeaux blend, praised for its rich and concentrated profile, balanced structure, and excellent aging potential.