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Dauzac 2010
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Reviewed by: Neal Martin
Tasted blind at the Southwold Bordeaux 2010 tasting. There is plenty of ripeness on the nose of the Dauzac 2010, with macerated dark cherries, hints of cassis and violets, the oak nicely integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannins, good acidity and a precise, classy finish. This is very fine and should drink well over the next 10 to 15 years. Tasted January 2014.
Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr.
There is an inner-core of concentrated fruit as well as lots of tannin in this 2010, but it comes across as backward, reserved and restrained. Nevertheless, I believe there is outstanding potential from the 2010 Dauzac, it is just not as showy and flamboyant as many of its peers. This is about as masculine Margaux as one can find.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
A blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon and 34% Merlot, raised in 70% new oak, the Dauzac ’10 has a very classic nose that reminds me of Brane-Cantenac or du Tertre with notes of blackberry leaf, sous-bois and a touch of tobacco. The palate is medium-bodied with bold, ripe, grainy tannins, good backbone, certainly one of the most intense Dauzac wines in recent years, but maintaining good precision to the finish. This deserves 5-6 years in bottle. Very “classic” Margaux. Tasted April 2011.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
Tasted at the UGC tasting in London. The Dauzac 2010 has a very expressive bouquet with blackberry, raspberry leaf, autumn leaves and tobacco. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannins, dusty black fruit and a finish that offers plenty of weight and length, but needs a little more complexity and nuance. Perhaps this has gone into its shell a little? Tasted November 2012.
Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr.
This opaque purple wine has sweet fruit, and lots of it, giving up notes of blackberries and black currants, but not a lot of additional subtlety or complexity. It is juicy, relatively powerful, but at the same time, monolithic and not as nuanced or impressive as many of its nearby neighbors. Nevertheless, there is a lot here, and time should prove to be favorable to this relatively back-strapping, muscular, full-bodied Margaux. Forget it for 7-8 years and drink it over the following 25.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
Tasted at the vertical retrospective at the property. The 2010 Château Dauzac, a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot, has a well-defined, precise bouquet with blackcurrant, cedar and just a touch of brown sugar. I find more "Margaux" expression here than on the 2009. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannins, very well balanced with more finesse than the 2009. There is so much to like about the 2010: less austere than many of its peers, precise with a tender, silky finish. This is excellent and it has the capacity to age for 15 to 20 years without too much problem. Tasted June 2015.
Reviewed by: James Suckling
A dense and powerful red with lots of ripe and exotic fruit. Good dose of wood too. Full body, round and chewy. A little old school.
About the Producer
Château Dauzac, a Grand Cru Classé from the 1855 classification, is located in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux, France. The estate spans 49 hectares, with 45 hectares in Margaux and 4 in Haut-Médoc. Known for its Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blends, Château Dauzac produces wines with complex bouquets and deep gravel terroirs. The winery emphasizes biodiversity and sustainable practices, aiming to progress among the best Médoc Grands Crus Classés. Its distinctive emperor yellow label, introduced in 1924, symbolizes the estate’s commitment to tradition and innovation.
