Dauphine (la) (BIO-ORGANIC) - Fronsac 2023

Vinous

92

byNeal Martinthe2/1/2026

The 2023 Château de La Dauphine has a refined and focused bouquet with blackberry, briar and light tobacco scents. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, fine acidity, fresh blackberry and wild strawberry fruit laced with cedar and, again, tobacco toward the finish. Delightful.

Jamessuckling.com

92

byJames Sucklingthe1/27/2026

Graphite and blackberries with a subtle herbal undertone reminiscent of thyme. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, with firm tannins and a refined thread of dark fruit running through the finish. A blend of 80% merlot and 20% cabernet franc. Drink now.

Yvesbeck.wine

87

byYves Beckthe2/25/2025

Nuances florales et fruitées avec d'invitantes notes de citron, de zeste de mandarines et de nectarines. Le caractère frais et fruité du palais souligne le côté désaltérant et rafraîchissant du vin. Maintenant - 2026 87/100

My Bettane + Desseauve

92

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/15/2024

Le cabernet franc joue un rôle de plus en plus important dans l’assemblage et cela garnit davantage la finale, qui gagne aussi en distinction. Suavité en attaque et en milieu de bouche.

Yvesbeck.wine

92-93

byYves Beckthe5/14/2024

Erfrischendes Bouquet mit Nuancen von Heidelbeeren, schwarzen Johannisbeeren und Minze, die durch die kreidige Seite des Terroirs ergänzt werden. Gute Dichte am Gaumen, wo die Frische und Finesse den Wein leiten. Die bestens eingebundenen Tannine bilden die Kraft, während der aromatische Ausdruck von feinen Bitternoten gefördert wird. Fruchtiger und lang anhaltender Abgang. Ein überzeugender und wunderbarer Wein!

Jeb DUNNUCK

91-93

byJeb Dunnuckthe5/13/2024

The 2023 Château La Dauphine is terrific, with ripe red, blue, and black fruits as well as some obvious minerality and graphite notes. This rich, medium to full-bodied, round, wonderfully polished Fronsac will have 10-12 years of prime drinking, if not longer. This is a terrific estate in Fronsac that deserves to be on every reader's radar.

The Wine Cellar Insider

93-95

byJeff Levethe5/6/2024

This is a hidden gem. If you want an outstanding wine that sells for song, with aromatics, intensity, finesse, and charm, along with a boatload of ripe, red fruits, creamy-textures, and a fruit-filled finish, this is for you. La Dauphine is now one of the top wines from Fronsac. Drink from 2027-2040. 93-95 Pts.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

93

byJane Ansonthe5/6/2024

Medium plus intensity, gorgeous deep plum colour, raspberry leaf, rosebud, sinewy tannins, a little bit subdued, but clear quality, great tannic juice, an estate to bookmark for sure.

Vinous

90-92

byAntonio Gallonithe4/30/2024

The 2023 La Dauphine is a powerful, resonant wine. Blackberry jam, spice, licorice, chocolate and lavender are some of the many notes that come alive in this succulent, opulent Fronsac. Pretty top notes from the 20% Cabernet Franc add nuance. This is beautifully rendered. Tasted two times.

Vinous

92-94

byNeal Martinthe4/29/2024

The 2023 Château de La Dauphine has a well-defined bouquet with blackberry, wild strawberry, cedar and light floral scents—one of the classiest that you will find from Fronsac this year. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, fine depth and gentle grip. There is a sense of poise to this Fronsac that I really admire, and it feels persistent on the finish. This is an excellent de La Dauphine that should aged well in bottle.

Falstaff

90

byPeter Moserthe4/29/2024

Dark ruby, opaque core, purple reflections, brightening at the rim. Ripe cherries, notes of figs, a hint of nougat. Medium complexity, delicately leafy texture, vivid tan- nins, mineral and salty finish, though somewhat dry.

Alexandre Ma

93-94

byAlexandre Mathe4/28/2024

Jamessuckling.com

91-92

byJames Sucklingthe4/25/2024

Juicy and fresh red with medium body and firm tannins. Hints of vivid fruit and wet stones in the finish. Slightly chewy at the end.