2021 La Dauphine
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Another impressive Fronsac in the vintage, the 2021 Château De La Dauphine has ripe black cherry and blackberry-like fruit as well as some spicy, dried herb, and chocolaty notes to go with a medium-bodied, supple, elegant profile on the palate. It's nicely balanced, has ripe tannins, and a great finish. It needs a year or two to integrate some oak, but this is well done. Drink bottles through 2031.
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Alistair Cooper MW, jancisrobinson.com
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The 2021 La Dauphine is a real success. Deep, fleshy and super-expressive, the 2021 has a lot to offer. Succulent dark cherry, plum, mocha, licorice, dried herbs and incense are nicely amplified in this mid-weight yet flavorful Fronsac. What a delight.
A blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc, the 2021 de la Dauphine possesses a spicy, slightly oaky bouquet, followed by a juicy, medium-bodied, supple and tense palate.
A carefully worked, enjoyable Fronsac with balance, a little less dense than in recent vintages, with focus on blueberry, rose stem and raspberry leaf, baking spice and fresh acidities to give lift on the finish. Enjoyable, early to medium drinking. 42hl/h yield, harvest October 1 to 13, 30% new oak. Julien Viaud consultant, certified organic, Director Stephanie Barousse.