France

Fronsac

Medium

Cork

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.

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Château de La Dauphine, Fronsac, Bordeaux, France, 2023

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I like the elegant freshness of the floral aromatics from this wine, made from grapes harvested between 13 September and 5 Octob

Château de La Dauphine, Fronsac, Bordeaux, France 2023

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