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Château Dalem 2021
Fronsac AOC
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- 92-93pts, James Suckling, 2022
Fronsac is one of Bordeaux's most underrated regions, producing wines of character and depth, and always good value. From a fine estate, perched high on a hill, this 92-point 2021 is juicy and precise with sleek fruit and fragrant spice. A top buy.
Fronsac is one of Bordeaux's most underrated regions, producing wines of character and depth, and always good value. From a fine estate, perched high on a hill, this 92-point 2021 is juicy and precise with sleek fruit and fragrant spice. A top buy.
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Silky, precise and elegant red fruit, sleek tannins, freshness
Aroma
Red fruits, with hints of cloves, violets, liquorice even
Allergy information
Contains sulphites
More information
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Red - Medium to Full Bodied
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Ruby
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14.0% ABV
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10.5 Units
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750.00 ml
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31 December, 2036
Fronsac's fine Château Dalem perches high on a hill, surrounded by its 14 hectares of sloping vineyards. It's an historic estate, with records dating back to 1610, that stayed in the same family until 1955. Michel Rullier then took it over and today it's run with great success by his descendant, Brigitte Rullier-Loussert. Its vineyards are nearly all planted to Merlot, with a small amount of Cabernet Franc, and tended with meticulous care. As you can see from critics' scores (92 points from James Suckling and 94 from Vertedevin), it is an admired claret and one that ages very well too. Matured in French oak (50% new), it has structure and length, but above all an appealing fruity depth. Perfect with roast meat or wild mushroom risotto.
Critic, 92 points
