Chateau Larcis Ducasse, Grand Cru Classe, St Emilion 2012

"The 2012 (83% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Franc) is right in the competition. Gorgeously sweet, rich nose of black raspberries, black cherries and currants, and licorice. The wine hits the palate with a full-bodied, thunderous effect. This is full-bodied, ripe and one of the great stars of the vintage – again. The wine has full-bodied texture, gorgeous purity, richness and length."- Robert Parker

"A deep, powerful wine. Smoke, dark cherry, licorice, spice and leather emerge as this exquisitely layered Saint-Emilion opens up in the glass. The 2012 is deep, virile and intense for the year, but it also needs time to fully emerge. Smoke, game, tobacco, licorice and incense add nuance on the powerful, virile finish." - Antonio Galloni