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The 2024 Dassault is a very strong effort, offering up aromas of sweet cherries, berries, plums and petals, followed by a medium-bodied, ample palate with good purity, depth and persistence. As readers may remember, there have been many changes at this address in the last couple of years: Thomas Duclos has come on board as consulting enologist, and the estate has acquired the vineyards of Petite Faurie de Souchard (not to be confused with nearby Petite Faurie de Soutard), which complements their existing clay terroirs with some of Saint-Émilion's limestone slopes.
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William Kelley, Wine Advocate
Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
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Austere on the opening, juicy ripe yellow plum, flavoursome if slim with a wave of grilled oak, liqourice root, crayon and dried spice notes. Skilful construction. 28 hl/ha yield.
The 2024 Dassault offers much less of the power this wine has been known for in the past, with more freshness and less oak impact. Blackberry, gravel, licorice, crushed rocks and cloves soar out of the glass. All the elements are so well balanced. This looks to be a new era for Dassault, and a very promising one at that. Tasted two times.
The 2024 Dassault has a simple nose with dark berry fruit, sage and earthy scents. It just needs more brightness and complexity. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannins. This is balanced but clearly built for early drinking and in that respect, it's not a bad Saint-Émilion. Keep expectations modest and cellar away the superior 2022.
About the producer
Known as Ch. Couperie prior to its purchase by Marcel Dassault in 1955, this property has been totally overhauled. The investment has paid off and quality has soared under the Dassault family.