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Dauzac 2018
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Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
The 2018 Dauzac is powerful and opulent right out of the gate. Inky red/purplish fruit, cedar, iron, tobacco, mint, game and copious new French oak blast out of the glass. There is no shortage of power, that is obvious, but angular edges and vegetal notes are a bit distracting. Perhaps time will help the 2018 sort itself out.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2018 Dauzac, a wine that I did not taste out of barrel, has a concentrated bouquet of layers of blackberry, raspberry, violet and just a touch of pitted black olives. The palate is medium-bodied with good grip on the entry. This felt angular when I first poured it; allowing it 2–3 hours to soften, it does remain quite strict and linear. There is just a touch of herbaceousness toward the finish, though it is minor and I fully suspect it will be subsumed with time. So my advice is: be patient.
Reviewed by: Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, 2018 Dauzac comes galloping out of the glass with powerful notes of blackcurrant cordial, stewed black plums and blueberry compote, plus suggestions of violets, clove oil and underbrush. The medium to full-bodied palate is jam-packed with ripe black fruits, framed by firm, grainy tannins and bold freshness, finishing long with a peppery kick.
Reviewed by: Lisa Perrotti-Brown
The deep garnet-purple colored 2018 Dauzac gives up pronounced crème de cassis, baked plums and dried mulberries scents with hints of Indian spices, sautéed herbs and dusty earth. Full-bodied and packed with muscular black fruit preserves, it has a firm, chewy texture and goes a little warm on the finish.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2018 Dauzac is powerful and opulent right out of the gate. Inky red/purplish fruit, cedar, iron, tobacco, mint, game and copious new French oak blast out of the glass. There is no shortage of power, that is obvious, but angular edges and vegetal notes are a bit distracting. Perhaps time will help the 2018 sort itself out.
Reviewed by: James Suckling
This is very structured and muscular, yet the tannins are so melted and polished. Full-bodied. Intense. Best ever?
Reviewed by: James Suckling
Lots of crushed black and blue fruit on the nose with licorice and crushed gravel, too. Hints of tobacco. It’s full-bodied with firm, tight-grained tannins and fresh acidity. Balanced and precise. Tight at the finish. 68% cabernet sauvignon and 32% merlot. Try from 2024.
Reviewed by: James Suckling
Lots of crushed black and blue fruit on the nose with licorice and crushed gravel, too. Hints of tobacco. It’s full-bodied with firm, tight-grained tannins and fresh acidity. Balanced and precise. Tight at the finish. Tannins are integrated and mouth filling. The grow nicely on the palate. 68% cabernet sauvignon and 32% merlot. Try from 2024.
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.
