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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.9 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 69 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by lelandinmichigan on 4/1/2024 & rated 93 points: Cork broke in half. Filtered and poured in decanter. Dark ruby. Barely any signs of age at the edges. Deep and rich aromas red fruit and spice, tiny bit of alcohol. Wine has a youthful vigor. Tannins are mellowed and integrated but present and add to complexity. Acidity is balanced and refreshing. Fruit is deep. Medium intensity and duration of finish. Overall very impressive! Better than the wines I had yesterday at Easter (05 Bordeaux showings it’s stuff today!) (104 views) | | | Tasted by CarpeDiem! on 9/5/2023 & rated 91 points: Regretting not to have bought more, reaching the bottom of my case. Beautifully matured and confirming the relevance of the so-called Bordeaux satellites, offering excellent value. Elegant, well structured around mature red fruit, licorice, cedar, plum and cigar box. Drink now and over the coming 2-3 years. (311 views) | | | Tasted by CarpeDiem! on 6/4/2023 & rated 90 points: Beautifully matured and confirming the relevance of the so-called Bordeaux satellites, offering excellent value. Elegant, well structured around mature red fruit, liquorice, cedar, plum and cigar box. Drink now and over the coming 2-3 years. (296 views) | | | Tasted by Ravi Deshpande on 3/18/2023 & rated 90 points: Nice little Bordeaux. A little bitter note on the finish which later disappeared. Moderate fruit left Nicely drinking. (470 views) | | | Tasted by CarpeDiem! on 7/6/2022 & rated 90 points: Beautifully matured and confirming the relevance of the so-called Bordeaux satellites, offering excellent value. Elegant, well structured around mature red fruit, liquorice, cedar, plum and cigar box. Drink now and over the coming 2-3 years. (846 views) | | | Tasted by Raage on 4/15/2020 & rated 90 points: (conf)
Du haut de ses 15 ans, il a bien tenu le cap. Aucune faiblesse niveau couleur, nez propre, presque jeune!
Encore fruité (cassis, mûre), épicé, boisé, il possède l'élégance bordelaise des vins travaillés, élevés, séduisants. Certes, c'est un petit peu boisé à mon goût mais cela s'estompait en mangeant (agneau); il a gardé une jolie structure, offrant rondeur et tanins policés. S'il on est dans le moderne, dans la séduction, ce n'est pas pour autant une caricature marketing, la petite salinité en finale lui évite toute lourdeur.
A l'époque, le rapport Q/P etait excellent (16 eur en 2008) (2077 views) | | | Tasted by chrisdgsmith@hotmail.co.uk on 2/23/2019 & rated 92 points: Still quite dark but the rim is now distinctly showing its age. Great legs. On opening the nose was really full. Black fruits but also oak. On the palate the wine shows plenty of black fruit, spice and oak. There's really good intensity for what is effectively a Cru Bourgeois. There's still tannin lingering in the background but the ripeness of the fruit means its unobtrusive. Good length too. This isn't my first Dauphine but I can't believe how good this 2005 is now, the QPR is brilliant. snap these up if you see well stored examples on the second hand market.
It'll keep going for a few more years with this ripeness and that tannin.
On a general note, I am finding that the Cru Bourgeois 2005s are really hitting the mark right now. (1976 views) | | | Tasted by Dj6544 on 1/9/2017 & rated 91 points: Probably at the apex of its drinking, this provided enormous pleasure. Smooth, fruity and creamy but fresh and savoury, this was all you'd hope a £30 claret would be, let alone one that I picked up for £15. I really like this estate; it consistently outperforms. Though I have finished the case, I wouldn't say no to another...91 (3892 views) | | | Tasted by FarrisVault on 10/3/2016 & rated 91 points: We loved it - tasting absolutely perfect. Aerated into the decanter - opened beautifully both with the cigar and the NY strip. Complex, still has fruit still can go another 3-4 years. (4074 views) | | | Tasted by Chipa on 5/22/2016 & rated 91 points: Well balanced, dry and could still use some aging. (4422 views) | | | Tasted by Schönibert on 1/2/2016 & rated 91 points: Saugeiles Teil! Fett, herb, Tanin, Holz, Süßholz, Leder, hier ist richtig viel drin und der Alkohol- und Merlotüberhang ist nicht dominant, wobei natürlich genau davon dieses fast schon einschleimend einnehmende Feeling herrührt. Toller Wein, kann sicher noch älter werden, macht heute aber Riesenspaß. (4321 views) | | | Tasted by Dj6544 on 12/6/2015 & rated 91 points: A real bresaola meatiness on the nose - this is definitely entering the secondary phase. Rich Merlot black liquorice fruit, the palate bursts with flavour, has fresh acidity and lovely oaky finish. In two minds whether to hurry up and finish the case, it is drinking very well now, is not a classical claret that gets better with age and could well turn soupy given several years - but you never know. On balance, since it is drinking so nicely, I think sooner rather than later might be best. 91 (4035 views) | | | Tasted by paul canet on 6/14/2015 & rated 88 points: Vin toujours egal a lui meme, (2994 views) | | | Tasted by Uncle John on 12/13/2014 & rated 91 points: Merlot dominated Bordeaux that is at its peak. Pop and pour this was showing nice fruit with some medium acidity and smooth tannins on the finish. I paid around $23 for these about 5 years ago. Drink now or over the next few years. (3127 views) | | | Tasted by allenAchilles on 11/27/2014: . (2753 views) | | | Tasted by Eric Anderson on 11/23/2014: Nice little wine. Very appealing dark cherry fruit, some savory notes, not very tannic, with medium body, very good balance and moderately long finish. Good, persistent fruit throughout, this wine leans more on elegance than brute force. If I had a criticism, it would be that it seemed a bit light on its feet, or slightly dilute on the palate. (2313 views) | | | Tasted by paul canet on 10/17/2014 & rated 89 points: Toujours excellent (2353 views) | | | Tasted by djdaqm on 10/10/2014 & rated 90 points: Decanted for about 20 minutes before drinking. A touch of pencil lead on the nose along with dark berries. Decent concentration and acidity, with a lot of life still left. I guessed it was a 2009 left-bank wine when tasting blind. This was the last of our 8 bottles, and probably the best so far. I would say it'll continue to improve over the next few years. Nice wine for the price. Looking back at my earlier tasting notes I see how this wine has changed over the years--from vanilla and blueberry to something much more Bordeaux like, with good balance, astringency, and tobacco--although not very long or complex. (1991 views) | | | Tasted by GrapeGrower2009 on 7/6/2014 & rated 95 points: This was a pleasant surprise. A great wine with an understated smooth nose. Tastes included berries, earth and cherries. I loved this wine and it is drinking perfectly right now! (2199 views) | | | Tasted by mcease on 6/10/2014 & rated 90 points: On the nose was sweet, ripe red fruit. The nose changed to have some darker notes in there as well. The pallet was subtle. Nice acidic and gripping finish 15-20 seconds along with some fruit notes. Very nice typical Bordeaux fruit. (2122 views) | | | Tasted by Harley1199 on 5/19/2014: Unstoppable minor Château with many of the good things of the right bank.
Dark crimson colour.
Austere, so very Fronsac, beefy-Merlot nose with aromas of violets and sweet biscuits. Quite mineral, earthy too.
We've here is a dry palate, little no-where wine, international style with a watery texture with some heat when finishing. Time for sediments.
Pairing an marvellous ovened Spanish churrasco.
Imparable bodega menor con muchas de las cosas ricas de la margen derecha.
Obscuro color cardenalicio.
Nariz austera, muy Fronsac, a Merlot a ternera con aromas a violetas y galletas dulces. También bastante mineral y terrosa.
Aquí tenemos una boca seca, un poco de ninguna parte, de estilo internacional con una textura acuso y algo de alcohol al terminar. La hora de los sedimentos.
Acompañando a un maravilloso churrasco al horno. (2899 views) | | | Tasted by cobbpa on 4/11/2014 & rated 83 points: Plums & blueberries throughout, with occasional leaf hints, but the heft of fruit on the frontend is touched by alcohol on the backend. The fruit & structure are nice, but the heat detracts. Developed a bit of sharpie scent on the nose later in the night.
Not sure I see this getting better as the acid & alcohol are beginning to tip out of balance; I'd drink up. (2231 views) | | | Tasted by paul canet on 12/20/2013 & rated 88 points: Pas le plus complexe des vins mais toujours agreable a boire. Bon petit bordeaux dans une excellente annee (2553 views) | | | Tasted by Dj6544 on 7/24/2013 & rated 89 points: Cedar, smoky blackcurrant and pencil lead. Full juicy fruit, fresh acidity and ticklingly bitter tannins. The oak is prominent but (relatively) classy rather than obtrusive. Benchmark sub-£20 claret. 89 (3168 views) | | | Tasted by lwt on 7/19/2013 & rated 88 points: Nose was pleasant enough although not delivering much, medium bodied and a bit dry on the finish. A fair bit of precipitation but not showing enough fruit for my taste. Still needs time? or perhaps was showing better young? Drinkable enough for the price but not terribly complex. (2808 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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| Château de la Dauphine Producer website | Read more about Chateau de La DauphineRed Bordeaux BlendRed Bordeaux is generally made from a blend of grapes. Permitted grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and rarely Carménère.Today Carménère is rarely used, with Château Clerc Milon, a fifth growth Bordeaux, being one of the few to still retain Carménère vines. As of July 2019, Bordeaux wineries authorized the use of four new red grapes to combat temperature increases in Bordeaux. These newly approved grapes are Marselan, Touriga Nacional, Castets, and Arinarnoa.
Wineries all over the world aspire to making wines in a Bordeaux style. In 1988, a group of American vintners formed The Meritage Association to identify wines made in this way. Although most Meritage wines come from California, there are members of the Meritage Association in 18 states and five other countries, including Argentina, Australia, Canada, Israel, and Mexico.France Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comBordeaux Bordeaux Wine Guide
Vins Bordeaux (Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux)
History of Bordeaux
History of 1855 Bordeaux Classification
"2009 is all about ripeness, with wines impressively packed with ripe fruit and high alcohol levels. They are showy, in-your-face, and full of pleasure. The 2010s have the fruit and alcohol levels of the 2009s, but with a compelling freshness on the finish that balances the fruit and provides a perfect sense of structure." - Ben Nelson
"2016 is a landmark vintage in certain spots of Bordeaux and it should be remembered as one of the most inspired campaigns of the last 40-50+ years." -Jon Rimmerman
"The quality of red Bordeaux in 2016 was universally lauded – although the response to the en primeur campaign was muted. Quantity was high too, with the equivalent of 770 million bottles of wine produced. An exceptionally dry summer with cool nights eventually, thanks to mid September rain, resulted in small, thick-skinned, ripe grapes, and the wines are marked by high tannin and acidity, with superb aromatic fragrance." - Jancis Robinson
"2017 was complicated, but there are some excellent wines. Expect plenty of freshness and drinkability from wines that will offer excellent value, and others that will rival 2016 in terms of ripeness and ageability. But they are likely to be the exception not the rule, making careful selection key." - Jane Anson
"In the past, a vintage such as 2022 may have been overripe, raisined and low in acidity but 2022 had a sneaky little reservoir in its back pocket - a near perfect marriage of cool/cold/rain the previous winter and the previous vintage that literally soaked the soils (a key to why 2022 is not 2003...or 1893)." - Jon RimmermanLibournais Libournais (Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux) - Read more about St. Emilion and its wines - Read more about Pomerol and its wines
Saint Emilion Grat Classified Growth, Classified Growths, Grands Crus Classes, GCC
In 1954, while the "Graves" growths had just published their own classification, the wine syndicate of Saint-Emilion, composed by wine growers, brokers and wine traders with the approval of the INAO - Institut National des Appellations d'Origine (A.O.C), decided to work on a classification for the wines of Saint Emilion. Initially, four grades were defined. These were reduced to two - First Great Classified Growth (A and B) and Great Classified Growth - in 1984.
As of Medoc's 1855 historical grading, the Saint-Emilion Great Classified Growth classification is not only based on qualitative criteria by tasting the wines on a ten years period previous to the assessment, but also on commercial considerations such as:
- sales price levels
- national and international commercial distribution
- the estate's reputation on the market
Properties who don't manage to join the club of about sixty Classified Growths are given the denomination of Great Growth ("Grand Cru"), while the remaining wineries of the A.O.C are simply reported as "Saint-Emilion". It is to be noted that the owners must officially apply to appear in the official classification. Thus for example the famous Chateau Tertre-Roteboeuf, whose quality and reputation would easily justify to be listed among the First Great Classified Growths, does not appear here by the will of its owner, François Mitjaville.
The Saint-Emilion Great Growth classification was revised in 1969, 1985, 1996 and 2006. The only two guaranteed vintage (A.O.C) who can apply to the classification are the "Saint-Emilion Grand Cru" and "Saint-Emilion" areas.
By grading 61 properties, the 2006 revision confirmed many growths from the former classification, but also caused a number of surprises and a few inevitable disappointments. Many observers thought that the impressive progression of Perse's Chateau Pavie since 1998 would be rewarded by an upgrade into the First Great Classified Growths (A) category, but finally such was not the case.
Among the estates promoted to the First Great Classified Growths B category are Chateau Troplong-Mondot and Pavie-Macquin, whose efforts made since the Nineties fully justify their new grade. It should be noted that no First Great Classified Growth was relegated to the lower Great Classified Growth class.
Promoted growths from the status of Great Growth ("Grand Cru") to Great Classified Growth ("Grand Cru Classe") are: Chateaux Bellefont-Belcier, Destieux, Fleur Cardinale, Grand Corbin, Grand Corbin-Despagne and Monbousquet.
The demoted growths from the status of Great Classified Growth to Great Growth are: Chateaux Bellevue, Cadet Bon, Faurie de Souchard, Guadet Saint-Julien, La Tour du Pin-Figeac (Belivier), La Tour du Pin-Figeac (Moueix), Lamarzelle, Petite Faurie de Soutard, Tertre Daugay, Villemaurine and Yon-Figeac. If the recent samples of some of the above mentioned properties may justify their current downgrade, there are great chances that estates like Bellevue, Tertre Daugay or Yon-Figeac will be upgraded to their previous rankings by the next revision in 2016 as the progresses noted after 2000, but not entering in the range of vintages (1993 - 2002) appointed for the criteria of selection for the 2006 classification, are noticable.
The two following estates have completely disappeared from the Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classification: Curé-Bon-la-Madeleine (integrated meanwhile to Chateau Canon) and La Clusière (integrated meanwhile to Chateau Pavie).
Finally, no estate considered as "garagiste" has integrated the classification. Valandraud, Mondotte, Le Dome, Bellevue-Mondotte or Magrez-Fombrauge have, for the least, the potential to be ranked as Great Classified Growths. In sight of the very fine quality reached by the above mentioned estates in recent vintages as well as all the innovative wine making methods used by the "garagistes", it remains to be seen whether the authorities will dare to cross the line in 2016..?Fronsac Vins Fronsac (Conseil des Vins de Fronsac)
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