Château de la Dauphine

Fronsac

2018 Château de la Dauphine

MAR 19 Ruby. Blueberries, scented, some anise and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, some spices, light liquorice, elegant texture, long. 91-93

2017 Château de la Dauphine

APR 18 Ruby. Dark fruits, anise, some spices, fruity and floral nose, minerals. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, some spices, anise, minerals, somewhat richer, long. Another lovely vintage from La Dauphine. 90-92

2016 Château de la Dauphine
APR 17 Ruby. Blackberries, spices, vanilla, some chocolate notes, blueberries, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries and spices, elegant texture, detailed, long. 91-93

2015 Château de la Dauphine

APR 19 Ruby. Dark fruity, spices, anise, liquorice nose, some vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, dark fruity, spices, blueberries, long finish. 91

2015 Château de la Dauphine

APR 18 Ruby. Dark fruits, spices, minerals, blueberries, scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, ripe, dark berries, anise, some spices, detailed, long. 92

2014 Château de la Dauphine

APR 15 Ruby. Cooked dark fruits, rich and ripe nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, sweet, fruity and jammy. Cooked feel to it. 83-85

2014 Delphis de la Dauphine

APR 17 Blueberries, fruity, red berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, red berries, blueberries and anise, drinking well now. 86

2013 Château de la Dauphine
APR 14 Ruby. Spices, jammy and still a bit lean nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, bit edgy and dry. 83-85

2012 Château de la Dauphine

APR 13 Deep ruby. Rich and fruity nose. fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe. 84-86

2010 Château de la Dauphine

APR 18 Ruby. Dark fruity, anise, spices, minerals, mint, touch of tobacco nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, anise, spices, minerals, figs, blueberries, long. 90

 

2010 Château de la Dauphine

APR 17 Ruby. Dark fruits, spices, vanilla, some coffee notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, spices, anise, blueberries, ripe and rich, good length. 89

2010 Château de la Dauphine

JUN 11 Ruby. Fruity, ripe dark berries and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, ripe, lovely balance. 88-89

2010 Château de la Dauphine

APR 11 Deep ruby, Fruity, dark berries, vanilla, lively, textured, ripe fruit. 85-86

2009 Château de la Dauphine

JUN 11 Ruby. Dark fruits, vanilla, ripe and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured, fruity, rounded, good length. 88

2005 Château de la Dauphine

APR 18 Ruby. Cassis, anise, spices, blueberries, minerals, intense, some mint notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, spices, minerals, blueberries, intense, detailed, this is much closer to how I remember it, long. 92

2005 Château de la Dauphine

APR 18 Ruby. Cassis, anise, spices, minerals, some figs, dates, mint notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, anise, some spices, figs and minerals, leaner than a bottle a year back, long. 90

2005 Château de la Dauphine

APR 17 Ruby. Blueberries, minerals, mint, touch of figs and cedar, some tobacco nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, spices and anise, blueberries, long. 92

2005 Château de la Dauphine

JUN 15 Ruby. Dark fruits, blueberries, some figs and spices nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, figs, blackberries, spices, good length. 86

2004 Château de la Dauphine

FEB 19 Dark fruity, spices, blueberries, minerals nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruity, blueberries, elegant texture, juicy, long finish. 91

2004 Château de la Dauphine

OCT 18 Ruby. Dark fruity, blueberries and spices, minerals nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, blueberries, touch of figs, minerals, long finish. 91

2004 Château de la Dauphine

APR 18 Ruby. Scented, blueberries, fruity, elegant, minerals nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, anise and figs, minerals, elegant, good length. Lighter bottle. 89

2004 Château de La Dauphine

APR 17 Ruby. Blackberries, fruity, minty nose, scented, touch of figs. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, blackberries, mint and spices, refreshing and long. 90

2002 Château de la Dauphine

APR 17 Ruby, thin garnet rim. Blueberries, some mint and anise, quite youthful still for the vintage. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, blueberries, touch of figs and cigars, leaner. Good length. 88