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Château de La Dauphine 2023

Château de La Dauphine 2023

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J. Suckling | 91-92
Vinous - A. Galloni | 90-92
The Wine Independent | 87-89
Alexandre Ma | 93-94
Vinous Neal Martin | 92-94
€129.00 Incl. VAT
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€21.50 / Unit
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Packaging : a box of 6 Bottles (75cl)
1 x 75CL
€23.50
6 x 75CL
€129.00

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    ALL VINTAGES OF THIS WINE
    Marks and reviews

    93

    /100

    Vinum

    Clear, pure, profound, noble, violets, dark berries, stony undertones, perfectly integrated oak; juicy palate, delicate fruit, plenty of charm, precise tannins, polished, with energy and a long red‑fruited finish. Excellent. Top buy!

    93

    /100

    Decanter

    I like the elegant freshness of the floral aromatics from this wine, made from grapes harvested between 13 September and 5 October and now ageing 12 months in 30% new oak. The estate has been improving in recent years, and the vines averaging about 30 years help to add increasing complexity. The palate has lovely balance between high-toned aspects typical to the vintage and ripe red and dark fruit, at 13.5% alcohol with a pH of 3.50, displaying agreeable warmth and tannic poise. Although a shorter finish and less follow through than one would expect from the attack and the fine mid palate, barrel ageing should improve matters: my score reflects the maximum end of my range.

    92

    /100

    Vinous

    Antonio Galloni

    The 2023 La Dauphine is very fine. Blackberry, crème de cassis, lavender, licorice and dark chocolate are front and center. In 2023, La Dauphine is not quite as powerful as it can be, and yet its balance is terrific. Floral top notes and clean mineral notes lift the finish nicely.

    94

    /100

    Jeff Leve

    Leve Jeff

    A blend of dark red fruits with black raspberries fill the perfume. The palate is even better with its display of sweet, ripe, cherries, and strawberries with salty cocoa notes that pop in at the end of the creamy-textured finish. La Dauphine is now one of the top wines from Fronsac, and they are making a nice <a href="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wine-topics/guide-white-bordeaux-wine-chateaux-taste-character-grapes/">white Bordeaux wine</a> too! Drink from 2026-2037.

    90

    /100

    Falstaff

    Falstaff

    Dark ruby, opaque core, purple reflections, brightening at the rim. Ripe cherries, notes of figs, a hint of nougat. Medium complexity, delicately leafy texture, vivid tannins, mineral and salty finish, though somewhat dry.

    93

    /100

    Jane Anson

    Jane Anson

    Medium-plus intensity, gorgeous deep plum colour, raspberry leaf, rosebud, sinewy tannins, a little bit subdued but clearly high quality, great tannic juice, an estate to bookmark for sure.

    89

    /100

    Le Figaro Vin

    Score: 88–90. Juicy black fruits dominate the first aromas. The palate, velvety and fruity, retains freshness and offers intense chew.

    91

    /100

    Wine Spectator

    James Molesworth

    A direct version, offering a beam of cherry and black currant fruit allied with sweet tobacco and a hint of sandalwood. Shows a savory twinge on the relatively open finish. Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2032. 12,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported.

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