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Dauzac 2013
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Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The Chateau Dauzac 2013 has a lifted, quite floral bouquet that might not be intense, but at least it has some definition and Margaux character. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, a good line of acidity and a chewy, blackberry finish that has some persistency. Fine. Tasted April 2014.
Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr.
A new, bright label and slightly heavier bottle are now in use at this property located at the southern end of the Medoc. The dense ruby/plum/purple-tinged, chunky, fleshy 2013 Dauzac is particularly well-endowed for the vintage. It offers blackberry and cassis fruit intermixed with hints of licorice and camphor in its well-made, medium-bodied, pure, nicely textured personality. Drink it over the next decade.
Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
The 2013 Dauzac is dark, juicy and explosive. Smoke, tobacco, cedar and black cherries are some of the notes found in the glass. Today the tannins are a bit rough around the edges. Otherwise, this is a solid showing.
Reviewed by: Ian d'Agata
Opaque purple-ruby. Pungently aromatic notes of geranium, lavender, cilantro and violet dominate black fruits on the nose. Light and smooth in the mouth, with fresh black fruit flavors and better balance than the almost too perfumed nose suggests. The long finish features youthfully chewy tannins and a strong saline quality, not to mention very good juiciness.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
Tasted at the vertical retrospective at the property. The 2013 Château Dauzac, a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot, which had been bottled one week before my visit in June 2015, has a light, clean bouquet with blackberry, maraschino and violet scents. The palate is pinched on the entry with rather coarse tannin vis-a-vis the 2011 and 2012, missing some fruit on the mid-palate. The finish feels foursquare and rather dry. Like many Margaux 2013s, it falls short of expectation compared to recent vintages. Tasted June 2015.
Reviewed by: James Suckling
A little lean with juicy fruit, firm tannins and lemon rind character. Medium body. Bright and pretty. Drink now.
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.
