2018 Chateau de la Dauphine Fronsac
£22.00
“The 2018 Château de la Dauphine was a knockout when I tasted it from barrel. Now in bottle, it has a very clean, precise bouquet of shimmering blackberry and wild strawberry aromas, underlying blood orange notes coming through with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, plenty of graphite-tinged black fruit and a very elegant yet long finish. Superb!”
93 Points, Neal Martin, Vinous
“A delicious wine that has been well handled comprising vibrant fruits with brambles and hedgerows keeping things on the right side of slick. A good job done here with the estate retaining biodynamics even through a tough vintage. The harvest took place between 21 September 21 and 15 October. Consultant Michel Rolland and Julien Viaud. 30% new oak was used. A yield of 35hl/ha.”
93 Points, Jane Anson, Decanter
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Product Description
Chateau de la Dauphine is one of the oldest estates in the Fronsac region, dating back to the late 1600s and with a stunning chateau that was built in 1750. The estate’s modern history began in 1985 when the property was bought by the Moueix family who also own Petrus and Château Trotanoy. It was later bought by the Halley family who founded the Carrefour supermarket chain and have invested some 10 million euros in modernising the estate.
Ruby red with purplish glints. Expressive, complex nose with notes of black and red fruit (blackcurrants, raspberries). Develops aromas of liquorice, undergrowth and toasted notes with aeration. Smooth on the palate with silky tannins combining power and roundness. Good aromatic length.
Additional Information
| ABV | 15% |
|---|---|
| Bottle Size | Bottle 75cl |
| Colour | Red |
| Country | France |
| Critic Score | 93/100 |
| Drink until | 2036 |
| Style | Still |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Vintage | 2018 |
