Château Dalem 2022

Name: Château Dalem
Brand: Laithwaites Wine
SKU: 2856022

Fronsac AOC

Fronsac is one of Bordeaux's most underrated regions, producing wines of character and depth, and always great value. From its finest estate, perched high on a hill, this 2022 has superb fruity depth, floral nuance and velvety texture. A top buy.

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Wine Details

Red - Medium to Full Bodied
Fine wine
France
Deep Crimson Ruby
Merlot
10.875 Units
14.5% ABV
31 December 2037

Flavour Profile

Tasting notes

Velvety texture, with freshness and round tannins, intense fruit

Aroma

Black forest gateau, baked plums, spice, rose petal, earthy

Allergy information

Contains Sulphites

The Wine

Fronsac's fine Château Dalem perches high on a hill, surrounded by its 14 hectares of sloping vineyards. It's an historic estate, with records dating back to 1610, and stayed in the same family until 1955. Michel Rullier then took it over and today it's run with great success by his descendant, Brigitte Rullier-Loussert. Its vineyards are nearly all planted to Merlot, with a small amount of Cabernet Franc, and tended with meticulous care. Critic James Suckling awarded it 94-95 points saying “one of the best from here”, and Decanter gave 92 points describing it as “lively, succulent and fun”. Aged in oak barrels, it’s 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc. It has structure and length, but above all an appealing fruity depth. Will age well too.

Fronsac's fine Château Dalem perches high on a hill, surrounded by its 14 hectar...