Château Dauzac - Grand Cru Classé 2015

Bettane & Desseauve

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

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

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

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

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

James Suckling

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.