Château Larcis Ducasse St Emilion Grand Cru Premier Grand Cru Classé B 2010

Clear sense of completion and balance, good depth and texture to the tannic architecture, with slate, cigar box, crayon, cassis, pomegranate, saffron, and oyster shell. Remains tight at this point, and the acidity is still on the austere side. Give it longer, and concentrate on the excellent 2009 for the next few years. Nicolas Thienpont director, Gratiot-Attmane owners.