2007 Larcis Ducasse

Tasted at BI Wine & Spirits' 10-Years-On tasting, the 2007 Larcis-Ducasse has an unexpectedly classic bouquet, much less opulent than other vintages from the estate yet nicely focused, with cedar and pencil box aromas infusing the dark berry fruit. The palate is sweet on the entry with soft tannin and good acidity, yet the second half seems a little flat, as if all its energy was expended on the aromatics. Bottles of this 2007 have been variable, but this would suggest that its best days are probably behind rather than in front of it. Tasted February 2017.

Bricky garnet. Wet leaves and mushrooms aplenty and a light meaty/earthy note. A bit hard and dry on the finish. Less fruit than some so a bit stringy. (JH)

Mid slightly grey crimson with a ruby rim. Nose is not 100% clean. Pinched palate. Not much fruit in the middle. (JR)