Château Larcis Ducasse
The Gratiot family has owned Château Larcis Ducasse, a Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé, for more than a century. The vineyard, with clay and limestone soils, is located on a south-facing slope produces wonderfully ripe grapes that result in complex and well-structured wines with fresh and mineral flavours. These characteristics are attributed to the different bedrocks found on the property, from the limestone of the plateau to the iron-rich feldspar sand at the base of the slope.
Wine-growing methods are kept as natural as possible with low yields and grape varieties chosen and planted according to the type of soil.
The grapes undergo a gentle maceration to avoid excessive extraction, and the wine is aged in a barrel for 18 months. The final mixture aims to provide a balance between aroma and tannins to give a wine of unique character.
Château Larcis Ducasse is a premier Grand Cru Classé in Saint-Emilion, owned by the Gratiot-Attmane family since 1893. Managed by Nicols Thienpont and David Suire with advice from renowned oenologists, the estate combines tradition and innovation to extract the essence of its exceptional terroir. The 12-hectare vineyard with Merlot and Cabernet Franc produces seductive, complex, and velvety wines, reflecting the vineyard's unique qualities.
