Chateau d'Yquem, Sauternes, France 2011 Chateau Larcis-Ducasse Gravelly tannins and choppy acidity

Gravelly tannins and choppy acidity combine to create roughness on the palate

This concentrated dark Cabernet will only get better over time

From the oldest vines in Trapet’s 0

This Cuvée is a focused blend that is inspired by the wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape but with a Dry Creek twist

The acidity is present

Chateau d'Yquem, Sauternes, France 2011 Chateau Larcis-Ducasse Gravelly tannins and choppy acidityA lovely, creamy, tropical style, with mango, papaya and guava notes lending a caressing feel, while singed almond and warm piecrust accents blossom through the lush finish. Just when you think that's all there is, toasted coconut, fig, orange blossom and persimmon details kick in, lending length and dimension. The finish is ridiculously long. 99 Pts Wine Spectator