Château Dalem 2022
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
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.
"Velvety texture and beautiful dark fruit in the middle. Ripe but crunchy. One of the best from here"
Critic, James Suckling
