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Château Dalem 2020

Fronsac AOC

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  • 94pts, James Suckling, 2023
  • 91-93, The Wine Advocate, 2021
  • 92pts, Decanter, 2023
  • 16.5, Jancis Robinson, 2021

Fronsac is one of Bordeaux's most underrated regions, producing wines of character and depth, and always great value. From its finest estate, perched high on a hill, this 94-point 2020 has superb fruity depth, chocolaty spice and texture. A top buy.

Fronsac is one of Bordeaux's most underrated regions, producing wines of character and depth, and always great value. From its finest estate, perched high on a hill, this 94-point 2020 has superb fruity depth, chocolaty spice and texture. A top buy.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Velvety texture, with freshness and round tannins, intense fruit

Aroma

Black forest gateau, baked plums, chocolatey spice, earthy

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

Château Dalem 2020

More information

  • 14.5% ABV
  • 10.88 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2030

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, and 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 (94 points from James Suckling and 91-93 from Wine Advocate), 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.

"Aromas of spiced plums and cocoa-dusted blueberries with hints of walnuts and dry earth. Succulent" James Suckling
Critic, 94 Points
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