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Tasting notes
Score 91/100 · Drink 2016-2022, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Jan 2016

The 2012 Dalem is dark and inviting, with plenty of Merlot fruit and supple, round tannins. Black cherry, plum, mocha and cloves develop in the glass, adding nuance, even if the overall impression is of a wine built on texture. The finish is a touch firm today, so readers will want to give the 2012 a few more months in bottle. This gorgeous 2012 shows just how compelling and delicious the wines of Fronsac can be.

Critic scores

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90
90/100

Average Score

90
90/100

Robert Parker

90
90/100

Robert Parker

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89 points
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
Score 89/100 · Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider, May 2015

90 points
Robert Parker
Score 90/100 · Drink 2015-2030, Robert Parker, Apr 2015

From one of my favorite properties owned by the Rullier family (now run by Brigitte Rullier), this blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc is a big-time winner in 2012. Inky ruby/purple to the rim, with beautifully sweet red and black fruits, some crushed rock and spring flowers, it is medium to full-bodied and concentrated, with no hard edges. This is an opulent, fleshy, top-flight Fronsac to drink over the next 10-15 years. Sleeper!

16.5 points
Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Score 16.5/20 · Drink 2016-2022, Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com, Apr 2013

Inky cherry colour, purple rim. Inviting, savoury and dark on the nose. Cool, smooth and deeply fruited and the oak so well restrained. Deliciously balanced and fresh on the long finish. (JH)

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Dalem
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Grape Blend

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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