Château Larcis Ducasse 2024

A Premier Grand Cru Classé from Saint-Émilion marked by finesse and elegance

The property

Founded in 1893 by Henry Henriques-Raba, the Château Larcis Ducasse is a gem nestled on the limestone terraces of Saint-Émilion. Today led by David Suire, under the ownership of Ariane Gratiot and Amel Attmane, this Premier Grand Cru Classé stands out for its sustainable practices and its historic gravity-fed cellar.

The vineyard

Located a short distance from the village of Saint-Émilion, the Larcis Ducasse vineyard extends over 11.34 hectares, of which 10.50 are in production. This exceptional terroir, with vines averaging 38 years old, is characterized by clay-limestone soils dotted with resurgent springs.

The vintage

The 2024 vintage harvest took place from September 24 to October 3, under conditions allowing for optimal grape maturity. Controlled yields at 41 hl/ha have favored the concentration and quality of the berries, with 70% of the production dedicated to the grand wine.

Vinification and aging

Maceration of 25 to 28 days, allowing for optimal extraction of aromas and tannins. The aging, lasting 16 to 18 months, is carried out in barrels (50% new, 50% of one wine), in demi-muids and in foudre.

Blend

The blend of Château Larcis Ducasse 2024 is composed of 85% merlot complemented by 15% cabernet franc.