Château Dauzac 2019

Oak-driven, lots of oak; compact in style, even somewhat angular.

Rich, ripe and forward, with mouthfilling waves of plum sauce and blackberry preserve, joined by anise, singed alder and ganache notes through the finish. Very solid for the vintage. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Drink now through 2034.

Expressive and aromatic on the nose, with violet edges and bright fruit. I like the chewy tannins here, definitely mouth-coating but underpinned by creamy fruit that’s round and soft. Good concentration and drive with balanced acidity. A nice sweet lift on the finish and, although the tannins are quite present, it does feel in balance.

This is wonderfully perfumed with blackcurrant and floral aromas that follow through to a medium to full body with super-integrated tannins that go on to the very end. Bright and vivid. One of the best Dauzacs ever. 73% Cabernet Sauvignon and 27% Merlot. Best after 2026.

The 2019 Dauzac is an absolutely gorgeous wine that will appeal most to readers who enjoy sumptuous, flamboyant Bordeauxs. Plush, silky tannins envelop the finish, adding to the wine's considerable allure. The unabashedly flamboyant style is surely not for everyone, but there is certainly plenty to like here. Waves of inky dark fruit, chocolate, spice, sweet oak, chocolate and espresso linger on the huge finish.

I liked this a lot in barrel and I am liking it a lot in the bottle! Roses, violets, licorice, cherries and espresso come through easily in the perfume. The wine is soft, silky, fresh and refined on the palate with loads of sweet, perfectly ripe, black plums in the sensuous, refined, lengthy finish. Drink from 2024-2045.

Dark ruby, opaque core, purple reflections, subtle brightening on the rim. Fresh orange zest, fine blackberry fruit, a hint of cassis, a pleasant touch of wood, an attractive bouquet. Complex, juicy and freshly structured, red cherries, fine tannins, elegant and persistent, pleasant sweetness on the finish, with length and ageing potential.

Mulberries, tobacco, new leather, redcurrants, spicy herbs, and violets all define the bouquet of the 2019 Château Dauzac, a pretty, medium-bodied, remarkably elegant and seamless Margaux with tons to love. It's certainly worth seeking out and is going to cruise for 15-20 years.

Kunz barrel sample 2020: (73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 14.5% alc./vol., production 120,000 bottles) Mineral, peppery, delicately bitter bouquet, red and blue berries, blueberries, grains, nougat, herbs, slate. Fresh palate with a fine core of fruit, fine-grained tannins, powerful aromatics, bourgeois structure, long, powerful finish. Has room to improve.

(73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 14.5% vol. alcohol, production 120,000 bottles) Mineral, peppery, subtly bitter bouquet; red and blue berries, blueberries, grains, nougat, herbs, slate. Fresh palate with fine backbone and good fruit, finely sanded tannins, powerful aromatics, bourgeois structure, long, robust finish. Still has room to improve. 17/20 2025 - 2042

Classic young Margaux aromatics here, high floral notes of peony and violet, a touch of gunsmoke reduction with power and concentration underneath. Great precision to the bilberry and cassis fruit on display also, this is deft winemaking and an impressive wine. Harvest September 17 to October 10. New owner, Christian Roulleau, as of this 2019 vintage, still with Laurent Fontin director.

The 2019 Dauzac is medium to deep garnet-purple in color. It features bright, pure notes of blackcurrants, kirsch, and crushed plums, plus suggestions of camphor, pencil lead, and cedar. The medium-bodied palate is elegantly styled, with tight-knit, youthful fruit and finely grained tannins, finishing on a lingering mineral note.

It confirms its fine form. The wine is fleshy yet juicy, driven by lovely fruit and finely wrapped in oak. A peppery touch marks the finish.

Here is a very expressive nose, with intense notes of pencil lead, black fruits, black cherry, balanced by floral touches and tangy candies. This experience continues on the palate with a beautiful velvety texture, flavorful and indulgent. A wine destined for a bright future, once its elegance has tamed its power.

Dauzac is inviting, although still clearly marked by its élevage. With a bit of aeration it gains in complexity and reveals nuances of blackberry. The wine is charming, creamy and elegant. Balanced and gourmand in character, it will already offer pleasure in its youth.

Dark, intense, youthful color. Very aromatic nose with pure, ripe, and subtle fruit. Gentle on the attack, silky as it develops, highly fragrant, but also slightly lively; the wine evolves pleasantly and flavorfully, with well-coated tannins. Medium length.

A model of breadth, depth, and concentration. Today it bursts with fruit, with youthful aromas taking the lead on the nose: blackcurrant, black cherry, and also licorice. Very broad and enveloping on the palate, with a silky mid-palate and tannins of great finesse. Like many of the vintages that followed, it bears the hallmark of élevage combining finesse and precision.