Château de la Dauphine

Deep garnet-purple colored., the 2017 de la Dauphine prances out of the glass with pretty kirsch, baked raspberries and preserved plums scents with hints of stewed tea and potpourri. Medium-bodied, the palate has a plush texture and a great intensity of perfumed fruit, finishing fragrant.

Deep purplish crimson. Ripe and lifted black cherry and cassis fruit with a hint of coffee. Firm, chewy and quite oaky on the palate but I hope it will all come round with more time in bottle.

Aromas of dried blueberries, currants, bitter chocolate, chalk and sweet tobacco. It’s medium-to full-bodied with compact, firm tannins that provide form and tension. Racy and energetic finish that goes on for minutes. Try after 2024.