Chateau de la Dauphine 2021 750ml

The pale vines at the end of May then exploded into growth, greatly complicating
the task of tying them to trellises. The incessant rain in May and then in the second half of June and the first half of July required a record number of treatments against mildew. And during all this time the grass kept growing… At the beginning of August, we were still waiting for a lull: it finally came on the 8th and only lasted a month! However, hopes of a reasonable harvest remained alive, although our stress levels rose with the lurking threat of Botrytis as the grapes gradually reached a satisfactory degree of ripeness

93 Points - Decanter

Beautifully lifted and aromatic nose, smells wonderful with such clarity. Juicy and succulent, lovely energy straight away, fruit is bright but not sour with a soft hint of both sweetness and cooling freshness. Layers of minerality and wet stones offset the fruit and the well integrated tannins give the structure. Not lean but not massy, a lovely balance for a finessed, delicate wine in 2021. Ends a touch light but give this time.

91 Points - Falstaff

Dark ruby core, purple reflections, subtle brightening on the rim. Ripe blackberries, plums and delicate liquorice notes with fine savoury tobacco notes and a floral touch. Juicy, fine fruit sweetness, ripe berries, integrated tannins with mineral notes and a generous finish. Has good ageing potential.