Château Larcis Ducasse – Château Larcis Ducasse 2016 – Saint-Émilion Bordeaux France

Château Larcis Ducasse 2016 is a Merlot-led Saint-Émilion Grand Cru that combines concentration with the freshness, silkiness, and refined structure characteristic of the estate.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape(s): 87% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc
• Region / Appellation: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France
• Vintage: 2016
• Aging: 16–18 months in barrels; 70% new, 30% one-year barrels
• Alcohol: 14.5%
• Production: Approximately 38,000 bottles
• Style: Dry, full-bodied, fresh and refined Right Bank Bordeaux red

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Nose: Ripe red and dark fruit with floral, spice and chalky notes
• Taste: Concentrated fruit balanced by freshness and mineral definition
• Texture: Powerful yet silky, with fine, polished tannins
• Finish: Long, precise and composed

The estate identifies 2016 among its more luminous vintages, where the limestone character comes forward. The Merlot contributes flesh and suppleness, while Cabernet Franc brings aromatic lift and very fine tannins.

❤️ Why We Love It

• The exact-vintage blend is 87% Merlot and 13% Cabernet Franc
• Sixteen to eighteen months in barrel builds structure while preserving the estate’s refined profile
• The 2016 combines concentration with the freshness and limestone definition central to Larcis Ducasse

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Braised short ribs
• Roast lamb with rosemary
• Porcini or truffle dishes

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Saint-Émilion collectors who enjoy concentrated, structured Right Bank Bordeaux
✓ Merlot lovers looking for ripe fruit, freshness and fine-grained tannins
✕ Not ideal if you prefer light-bodied, low-tannin reds