Fronsac
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2022 CHÂTEAU LA DAUPHINE Fronsac
Release date: 16/5/2023
Layers of dark damson fruits, this is a Fronsac with an inky colour, unusual for limestone. Well balanced on the palate, edges of floral peony and violet, unusual in this most exuberant of vintagesLayers of dark damson fruits, this is a Fronsac with an inky colour, unusual for limestone. Well balanced on the palate, edges of floral peony and violet, unusual in this most exuberant of vintages where there is not always time for subtlety. Dark chocolate by the block, black cherry fruits, the high alcohols come through in texture and weight through the mid palate, but there is plenty of juice, and a tannic signoff. Needs time, but great quality. Certified organic since 2015, now 56ha, making it a serious size for the appellation. 30% new oak, with the rest a mix of amphora and large oak casks. Drinking range: 2026 - 2038 Rating: 93 Jane Anson, www.janeanson.com (May 2023)
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2022 CHÂTEAU DALEM Fronsac
Here again the oak is rather evident at this stage, but the mid-palate reveals truly concentrated flavours that are well framed by stylish tannins. This is well set for the future.Here again the oak is rather evident at this stage, but the mid-palate reveals truly concentrated flavours that are well framed by stylish tannins. This is well set for the future. Rating: 90-91 La Revue du Vin de France (May 2023)
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2022 CHÂTEAU MOULIN HAUT LAROQUE Fronsac
The heat through the palate thows off the fruit, hard to maintain momentum through the palate. Tried two samples.The heat through the palate thows off the fruit, hard to maintain momentum through the palate. Tried two samples. Drinking range: 2024 - 2030 Rating: 82 Jane Anson, Decanter (May 2023)
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