The 2004 Chateau Larcis Ducasse appears to be in fine fettle. Deep in color, it has a ripe and outgoing, fruit-driven bouquet for a 2004, abundant dark plum and cassis fruit intermingling with incense and violet aromas. The palate has commendable depth and concentration, denser than many Right Bank wines of this vintage, lush but without denuding this Larcis of requisite freshness on the finish. On this showing, I can foresee this offering another 15 years of pleasure. This is well worth hunting down, as it is probably still reasonably priced. Tasted February 2016.

Intense flavors of very ripe fruit, with a decadent, earthy, meaty undertone. Full-bodied, with soft tannins and a long, concentrated finish. A solid wine with a wonderful texture. The new Larcis-Ducasse. Best after 2010. 2,915 cases made.