Shay A

9.2

85 merlot/ 10 CabSauv/ 5 CabFranc

Pop and poured. Very pretty and elegant. Not a blockbuster vintage, but not a slacker in StEm. This Clos Fourtet isn’t flamboyant nor lean, but quite balanced. Deep ruby + purple in the glass, it looks as though it will be heavy and powerful, but it sports lots of potpurri, espresso, and inky black fruits aromatically all wrapped a delicate profile. Good weight on the palate. Very clean (zero Brett). This may lean slightly modern, but the tannin and herbal bite at the finish snap you back to France. Not surprisingly, the last glass was best. No rush here, but a quick dash of air opens the gates. — 7 hours ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

1982 vintage. Mid-shoulder fill, fully saturated cork. Not decanted. Tasted after 3 hours open. Light body. Earthy nose. Smooth, lean, integrated flavors gliding along to that 35 second finish. Should be able to hold court in this status for another 5-6 years. 7.6.24. — 20 days ago

Ron Siegel

9.4

Drinking well, full bodied showing sweet dark fruits, savory spices, crushed rock, mocha & tobacco — 6 days ago

Matt Waring

9.0

Lovely second wine from Clinet, black fruit forward with graphite and vegetation following up to a pleasant finish. Drinking quite well now after a half hour open. My new favorite value in Pomerol. — 19 days ago

Jay Kline

9.3

Opened and decanted at least an hour before service; enjoyed over the course of several hours where it held service the entire time. The 2014 pours a deep ruby color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with fabulous notes of cassis, tobacco, purple flowers (a beautiful potpourri actually), iron rich earth, and delightful baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and lovely. As a vintage, 2014 is sneaky good and this Figeac is showing so well on this early window. Drink now with patience and through 2054. — 7 days ago

Paul J

9.4

PnP. Classic Bordeaux color and nose. Better than my last bottle. Medium plus depth and finish. Great quality for a great price! — 7 days ago

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Andrew McIntyre

9.3

This was simply too young but in 5-10 years could be amazing. Massive raw fruit and mouth feel...Will be interesting to see how this evolves — 21 days ago

Scott Kahn

9.4

Deep in color and bursting on the nose and palette. A field of violets and subtle notes of vanilla - more red than black fruit in the glass. Very soft tannins and a balanced acidity. This wine is still very young with lots of runway for aging. — 2 days ago

Ron Siegel

9.4

This was drinking beautifully, polished with good balance — 2 days ago

Willem Booij

9.6

In the nose this Château Larcis Ducasse 2009 offers an inviting and complex bouquet. Primary aromas of ripe blackberries, cassis, and dark cherries are prominent. These are complemented by secondary notes of cedar, tobacco, and a hint of graphite. As the wine opens up, it reveals layers of truffle, leather, and sweet spices such as cinnamon and cloves. This simply is a great nose

In the mouth the palate is rich, full-bodied, and beautifully balanced. The wine displays an impressive structure with silky, well-integrated tannins. Flavors of blackcurrant, plum, and black cherry dominate, supported by nuances of dark chocolate, espresso, and earthy undertones. This is a real treat because it’s so easy drinking.

The finish is long, smooth, and elegant, lingering with notes of dark fruit, vanilla, and a touch of smokiness.

Overall this wine is an exemplary wine from Saint-Émilion, showcasing the best characteristics of the vintage and type of wine, mine kind of a wine 😋. It is a wine of depth, complexity, and refinement, so no regrets here 💪. — 19 days ago