1986 Dauzac
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The 1986 Dauzac was actually tasted from large format at the Academie du Vin tasting in Bordeaux and perhaps the size of bottle enhanced the showing of this Margaux. Frankly, I found the nose rather disappointing given the vintage: diffuse, earthy with singed leather scents and insufficient fruit. The palate had more to offer with light red and black fruit, balanced but rather hard in the mouth with a slightly brutish, dry finish. It was a perfectly drinkable wine but at 30-years-old, but does not elicit much excitement. Tasted April 2016.
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Neal Martin
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
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The 1986 Dauzac was actually tasted from large format at the Academie du Vin tasting in Bordeaux and perhaps the size of bottle enhanced the showing of this Margaux. Frankly, I found the nose rather disappointing given the vintage: diffuse, earthy with singed leather scents and insufficient fruit. The palate had more to offer with light red and black fruit, balanced but rather hard in the mouth with a slightly brutish, dry finish. It was a perfectly drinkable wine but at 30-years-old, but does not elicit much excitement. Tasted April 2016. May 2016, www.robertparker.com
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.