2014 Dauzac
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The 2014 Dauzac continues the upswing in quality at this Margaux estate (as I reported earlier this year when I conducted a vertical at the property). The bouquet is very well defined with wild strawberry, raspberry preserves and cedar notes that seem to blossom in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannin, crisp acidity, superb structure, and a palpable sense of energy and frisson on the finish. What a superb Margaux—the insider's choice, perhaps?
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Tim Atkin MW
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The 2014 Dauzac is bold, rustic and also quite pleasing in its own way. Despite its burly personality, the 2014 shows better from bottle than it did from barrel. Drink this hearty Margaux over the next few years.
The 2014 Dauzac is an attractive, mid-weight wine with lifted aromatics and a feminine personality. Sadly, a touch of volatile acidity on the finish detracts from the wine's overall balance.
About the producer
There have been many changes here over the past few decades – from changing rootstock and restructuring the vineyards, to an ever-smaller selection for the Grand Vin, making Dauzac an estate to watch.