2010 Dauzac
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Tasted at the vertical retrospective at the property. The 2010 Château Dauzac, a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot, has a well-defined, precise bouquet with blackcurrant, cedar and just a touch of brown sugar. I find more "Margaux" expression here than on the 2009. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannins, very well balanced with more finesse than the 2009. There is so much to like about the 2010: less austere than many of its peers, precise with a tender, silky finish. This is excellent and it has the capacity to age for 15 to 20 years without too much problem. Tasted June 2015.
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Robert Parker
Jancis Robinson MW
More reviews and scores
Some sweet toastiness on the nose. Some lusciousness initially but then a bit austere and hollow. (JR)
Bright medium ruby. Youthfully medicinal aromas of blackberry and licorice. Dense, sweet and deep, with a distinctly tangy quality to the fruit-driven flavors of blueberry, boysenberry and licorice. Not the last word in complexity but finishes with sweet tannins and a light touch. Nicely done.
Refined dark fruit on the nose with a very slight note of cedar. Fragrant. Mouthwatering freshness and smooth but firm structure. Elegant whole. (JH)
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.