Dauphine (la) - Fronsac 2019

Wine Advocate

89-91 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe7/15/2020

Very deep purple-black colored, the 2019 de la Dauphine sings of warm blackberries, mulberries, stewed plums and fruitcake with touches of clove oil, chocolate mint and cracked black pepper. Medium to full-bodied, the palate bursts with freshness, lifting the ripe black fruits, finishing long with a pleasant suggestion of chewiness.

WeinWisser

17 / 20

the7/7/2020

Bettane & Desseauve

91-92 / 100

by Bettane & Desseauvethe7/3/2020

15,5-16

Vinous

91-93 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe6/18/2020

Blackberry jam, dark spice, chocolate, licorice, French oak, and new leather all open up in the 2019 La Dauphine. A wine of superb richness and volume, the 2019 is shaping up to be a real beauty. The more extroverted side of Fronsac comes through nicely here.

Jeb DUNNUCK

90-92 / 100

byJeb Dunnuckthe6/18/2020

Cassis, violets, spicy oak, and wildflower notes all emerge from the 2019 Château La Dauphine, a medium-bodied beauty with a wonderful sense of purity and elegance, good acidity, and outstanding length. It's not massive but shows the finesse and balance of the 2019 vintage.

Vinous

92-94 / 100

byNeal Martinthe6/16/2020

The 2019 de la Dauphine has a superb nose with pure blackberry, boysenberry and crushed stone aromas, hints of iris and violet emerging with time. The palate is well balanced with crisp acidity, grainy tannins, fine depth and an unerring sense of symmetry on the finish. Yet another great Fronsac.

The Wine Cellar Insider

91-93 / 100

byJeff Levethe6/10/2020

Deep in color, with flowers and chocolate, along with round, silky textures and a blast of rich, ripe dark red fruits, licorice, earth and spice. The wine meshes fruits, supple textures, espresso, cocoa and a fruity, fresh, silky finish. Drink it young, or age it for a few years. 91-93 Pts

Jamessuckling.com

92-93 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe6/4/2020

This is a solid, structured red with blackberry and licorice aromas and flavors. Full-bodied with chewy tannins and a rich finish. Really well framed and structured.

La Revue du Vin de France

17 / 20

the6/2/2020

Une densité, une présence vibrante et une concentration intense, une superbe matière sur la profondeur d’un fruit mûr. Le croquant du fruit vibre sous une matière complexe, riche élégante.

Yvesbeck.wine

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byYves Beckthe6/1/2020

17/20
Domaine viticole d’une superficie totale de 53 ha, dont 40 ha dédiés au vin de La Dauphine. Bouquet complexe de fruits noirs, d’épices et de graphite. Le vin est juteux et savoureux en bouche. Il a du corps et est parfaitement soutenu par sa structure, ce qui lui donne du tempérament et de l’élan. Les tanins semblent détendus en arrière-plan et peuvent être comparés à une «force silencieuse». Ils observent, forment l’épine dorsale et laissent la structure animée faire rage paisiblement. Un vin de caractère avec suffisamment de matière pour s’attarder en cave, mais aussi assez de fraîcheur pour être apprécié dans sa jeunesse! Finale crayeuse, fruitée et persistante. 2024-2039