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Dauzac 2017
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Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2017 Dauzac was picked from 17 September and finished at the end of the month. Matured in 65% new oak it has a surprisingly intense black cherry, blueberry and violet, a vivacious bouquet that I hope is in situ once this is bottled. The palate is medium-bodied with dense black fruit, wild strawberry, quite grippy in the mouth with a structured but elegant finish. Don't under-estimate this Margaux because under Laurent Fortin the team produced a delightful Margaux.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2017 Dauzac was picked from 17 September and finished at the end of the month. Matured in 65% new oak it has a surprisingly intense black cherry, blueberry and violet, a vivacious bouquet that I hope is in situ once this is bottled. The palate is medium-bodied with dense black fruit, wild strawberry, quite grippy in the mouth with a structured but elegant finish. Don't under-estimate this Margaux because under Laurent Fortin the team produced a delightful Margaux.
Reviewed by: James Suckling
This builds on the palate with medium to full body, lots of dark fruits and a full tannins that drive the finish. Shows energy and length. Precise and transparent. Could be better than 2016?
Reviewed by: James Suckling
Very perfumed and beautiful on the nose with crushed-raspberry, spearmint and licorice aromas that follow through to a medium body and firm, silky tannins. Bright and clean. Precise. Needs two or three years to open. Drink after 2021.
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.
