"Lots of richness and depth for this perfectly concentrated and pure expression of Margaux. Rich plum aromas and flavors are delivered amidst very powerful fresh tannins. A class act." (James Suckling 2018) Delivery in wooden case for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (Excluding Point Relais delivery method)
Features
Estate
Château Dauzac
Cuvée
5ème Grand Cru Classé
Vintage
2015
Designation
Margaux
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot
Terroirs
Deep gravel ridge
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous, organic fertilization
Harvest
Manual in small crates and sorting on tables before and after destemming
Winemaking
Use of a gravity-fed cellar to feed the vat room, fermentation in wooden vats with double transparent staves, which enabled us to rethink the pumping-over method to avoid pumping the wines and optimize maceration. Fermentation temperature 28°C.
Breeding
100% French oak barrels (60% new) for 15 months with racking according to tasting
Alcohol content
13.5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Purple with purplish highlights
Nose
Complex, dense and refined bouquet with aromas of plums and spices.
Mouth
The volume on the palate is impressively elegant, offering a suave presence. Balance and a touch of freshness give it exceptional ageing potential.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Drink before
2040
Guard
Expresses itself at its best between 5 and 10 years, and ages up to 20-25 years.
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with white meats, game, red meats or cheese...
Château Dauzac
Margaux
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 18/20 (Reference wine)
Domain rated (2022 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production, a benchmark in its sector)
About the wine:
Very racy on the nose and palate, tight but not stiff texture, complex tannin, almost more Médoc than Margaux (touches of graphite and mineral, rare in this sector), energetic and with a great future.
About the domain :
Immediately adjacent to Giscours and Siran in terms of the location of its vineyards, this fifth growth classified in 1855 had belonged since 1988 to MAIF, which sold it in early 2019 to the Breton Samsic group, headed by Christian Roulleau. The remarkable technical team remains in place around Philippe Roux and Laurent Fortin, setting an example in many respects; they have made major efforts to renovate the premises, with great respect for the environment, and to modernize the technical buildings, complemented by a level of viticulture and vinification that we'd like to see more of. The latest vintages have produced complete wines, acclaimed by the critics: a powerful, harmonious grand vin and two second wines, aurore, close to the style of the first, and la-bastide, more supple.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domain rated (guide 2021) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
After its glory days in the 19th century, this cru fell into lethargy in the first half of the 20th century, before being reborn thanks to the Miailhe family, who came from Siran, the Châtelier family, who arrived from Champagne, and finally, in 1989, to MAIF, who entrusted management to André Lurton in 1992. The latter's daughter, Christine Lurton Bazin de Caix, ran the estate between 2005 and 2013. Laurent Fortin replaced her, and in 2014 André Lurton sold his stake to MAIF. The vineyard covers 45 hectares in a single block.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domain rated (guide 2022) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2019 guide) 17/20 (Grand vin)
Domaine rated (2022 guide) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winegrowers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
Full-bodied, with notes of black fruit and powerful, yet ripe tannins. Fleshy and fine at the same time. Lovely finish.
About the domain :
The cru has been solidly in the running for several vintages now. Laurent Fortin, the cru's director since 2014, is multiplying initiatives, experimenting and expanding the range. He has succeeded in giving new impetus to the cru, which is now classed as a sure bet. Now in the hands of the Roulleau family, the cru is set to make further progress, with advanced thinking on vine cultivation.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2018 guide) 94/100
Domain rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About the wine:
From one of Margaux's most southerly vineyards, this beautifully fruity wine is bright with blackcurrant flavors. Delicious acidity and layers of wood-aged spice promise a ripe future.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated 16/ 20
James Suckling
Wine rated (2018 guide) 94/100
About the wine:
Lots of richness and depth for this perfectly concentrated, pure expression of Margaux. Rich plum aromas and flavors are delivered amidst fresh, powerful tannins. A class act. Try from 2023.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
on 10 reviews
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