Larcis Ducasse Vintage:2008 This is an extremely impressive

This is an extremely impressive effort and one of the finest wines of the vintage

While Chave has not made their special cuvee

this is an impressive set of wines

which is not surprising given the fact that the Chave family has more experience than just about anybody in the winemaking world (the domaine was founded in 1481 - nearly a decade before Christopher Columbus discovered America

Larcis Ducasse Vintage:2008 This is an extremely impressiveThe 2004 Larcis Ducasse is surprisingly deep in colour. It boasts a really lovely bouquet considering the vintage, one you might suspect belongs to a richer growing season like 2005, blackberry, raspberry coulis, mint and a touch of juniper berry and sandalwood. The oak is nicely integrated here. The palate is medium bodied with supple tannins and well judged acidity, impressive in terms of fruit intensity, blackberry, cranberry and strawberry mixed