Chateau Larcis Ducasse Vintage 1989 New Zealand

Chateau Larcis Ducasse Vintage 1989 New ZealandAbout the wine The Saint Emilion Premier Grand Cru B is situated on the Cote Pavie and has been owned by the Gratiot Alphandry family since the 1940s. It was the first estate to use gravity in the cellar to reduce the chance of oxidation. Planted predominantly with Merlot vines with an average age of 35 years. The 1989 vintage was excellent for the region. Typical blend, Merlot, Cabernet Franc. 75cl bottle. ABv 12. 5% Bottle condition, capsule good,

wine level cm below the base of the cor

Timaeus 2012 Grenache blend

30% Merlot

but it was outsatanding non the less

Super expressive

1993 was a mixed vintage

with slightly tart cherry up front and a smoky

although it was better here than in Bordeaux

capsule looks ok

Very tannic once the fruit has gone

1 bottle chateau Malartic Lagraviere

Château Lanessan is located in Cussac-Fort-Médoc