Chateau de la Dauphine2020
RED WINE
- Producer Chateau de la Dauphine
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Blend
15% Cabernet Franc
85% Merlot - Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- Appellation Fronsac
- UPC 0 15643 70241 9
Reviews
James Suckling 92-93
A firm, solid red with blackberry, black-licorice and stone aromas and flavors. It's medium-to full-bodied with firm, polished tannins. Very well structured.
by JS, James Suckling , 2021
Wine Advocate 90-92
Deep purple-black in color, the 2020 de la Dauphine opens with expressive notes of baked blackberries, prunes and Christmas pudding, leading to hints of eucalyptus, tar and dusty soil. The full-bodied palate is rich and decadent, delivering impactful exotic spice-laced black fruit preserves with just enough freshness and a velvety texture, finishing long and opulent.
by LPB, Wine Advocate , 2021
Wine Enthusiast 93
The 85% Merlot in this superrich wine is what has pushed up the alcohol. It does give a powerful, juicy character to the black-currant fruits. Against the wood and tannins, this wine has density and a full ripe character. Worth aging, this fine, dense wine will be ready from 2026. Organic.
by RV, Wine Enthusiast , 2022
Wine Spectator 90
Bright, with damson plum and bitter cherry fruit notes pierced with light savory and tobacco hints. A subtle chalk spine carries the finish. Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
by JM, Wine Spectator , 2023