in the 16th century larcis ducasse’s wines were extremely popular and already highly sought-after. records show that in 1777 they were purchased at a very high price by pierre beylot. then, in 1841, lecoutre de beauvais mentions larcis as being one of the best saint-emilion crus. a few years later in 1867, a first gold medal from the international exposition in paris was awarded for the quality of the wines produced in this exceptional terroir.