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2010 Dauzac
93 DEC
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This is pumped full of liquorice and bitter dark chocolate, hugely more closed than the 2009, which showcases yet again how these are such differently-styled vintages. The tannins on this 2010 are tighter, more finely knitted and less generous, but you can feel the freshness and salinity rising through the palate. It's less immediately seductive than the 2009, but no less impressive if you are patient. (NB: Bottle label may not correspond to precise vintage). Drinking Window 2021 - 2040. Decanter
Decanter | 93 DEC
Critic Reviews
This is pumped full of liquorice and bitter dark chocolate, hugely more closed than the 2009, which showcases yet again how these are such differently-styled vintages. The tannins on this 2010 are tighter, more finely knitted and less generous, but you can feel the freshness and salinity rising through the palate. It's less immediately seductive than the 2009, but no less impressive if you are patient. (NB: Bottle label may not correspond to precise vintage).
Drinking Window 2021 - 2040.
Decanter | 93 DEC
Dauzac, whose vineyards are in the south of Margaux, has produced a severe wine in 2010, full of impressive tannins. It is not without charm, however, and it will certainly fill out its serious structure over the next several years. Give this dense wine time.
Wine Enthusiast | 93 WE
A dense and powerful red with lots of ripe and exotic fruit. Good dose of wood too. Full body, round and chewy. A little old school.
James Suckling | 91 JS
Tasted at the vertical retrospective at the property. The 2010 Château Dauzac, a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot, has a well-defined, precise bouquet with blackcurrant, cedar and just a touch of brown sugar. I find more "Margaux" expression here than on the 2009. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannins, very well balanced with more finesse than the 2009. There is so much to like about the 2010: less austere than many of its peers, precise with a tender, silky finish. This is excellent and it has the capacity to age for 15 to 20 years without too much problem. Tasted June 2015.
Robert Parker Neal Martin | 91 RP-NM
Bright medium ruby. Youthfully medicinal aromas of blackberry and licorice. Dense, sweet and deep, with a distinctly tangy quality to the fruit-driven flavors of blueberry, boysenberry and licorice. Not the last word in complexity but finishes with sweet tannins and a light touch. Nicely done.
Vinous Media | 90 VM
A forward red, with soft-edged blueberry, blackberry and plum compote notes laced with sweet toasted spice and backed by a plush edge on the finish. Shows ample depth on the back end, offering a well-embedded tarry hint and a flash of singed mesquite that should emerge more with cellaring. Rather polished for Margaux. Best from 2014 through 2024.
Wine Spectator | 90 WS
Drinking Window 2021 - 2040.
Decanter | 93 DEC
Dauzac, whose vineyards are in the south of Margaux, has produced a severe wine in 2010, full of impressive tannins. It is not without charm, however, and it will certainly fill out its serious structure over the next several years. Give this dense wine time.
Wine Enthusiast | 93 WE
A dense and powerful red with lots of ripe and exotic fruit. Good dose of wood too. Full body, round and chewy. A little old school.
James Suckling | 91 JS
Tasted at the vertical retrospective at the property. The 2010 Château Dauzac, a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot, has a well-defined, precise bouquet with blackcurrant, cedar and just a touch of brown sugar. I find more "Margaux" expression here than on the 2009. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannins, very well balanced with more finesse than the 2009. There is so much to like about the 2010: less austere than many of its peers, precise with a tender, silky finish. This is excellent and it has the capacity to age for 15 to 20 years without too much problem. Tasted June 2015.
Robert Parker Neal Martin | 91 RP-NM
Bright medium ruby. Youthfully medicinal aromas of blackberry and licorice. Dense, sweet and deep, with a distinctly tangy quality to the fruit-driven flavors of blueberry, boysenberry and licorice. Not the last word in complexity but finishes with sweet tannins and a light touch. Nicely done.
Vinous Media | 90 VM
A forward red, with soft-edged blueberry, blackberry and plum compote notes laced with sweet toasted spice and backed by a plush edge on the finish. Shows ample depth on the back end, offering a well-embedded tarry hint and a flash of singed mesquite that should emerge more with cellaring. Rather polished for Margaux. Best from 2014 through 2024.
Wine Spectator | 90 WS
Wine Details for 2010 Dauzac
| Type of Wine |
Bordeaux Red
: Picture in your mind a combination of cedar, lead pencil, blackcurrant, plum and mineral aromatics, and texture that caresses your palate like a playful lover. The experience is thrilling from the first whiff to the final seconds of a tannic, generous finish - that is what you'll get from a Bordeaux Red |
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| Varietal | Bordeaux Blend |
| Country |
France
: Wine is the lifeblood that courses through the country of France, pulsing with vigorous pride and determination. Viticulture is not just a hobby or an occupation in France; it is a passion, a cherished tradition that has been passed down through generations of wine stained hands. Winemaking is a beloved art that has been ingrained in the culture, an aptitude instilled in sons by fathers and the hallmark for which France’s reputation was built, allowing it to be renowned as, arguably, the most important wine producing country in the world. For centuries, France has been producing wines of superior quality and in much greater quantity than any other country in the world. It boasts some of the most impressive wine regions, coveted vineyards and prestigious wines on earth. The regions of Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhone, Sauternes and Champagne have become the benchmark, for which others aspire to become. Legendary producers such as Chateaux Margaux, Domaine De La Romanee Conti, Chapoutier, d’Yquem and Dom Perignon are idolized world-wide. France has stamped its name on nearly every style of wine, from the nectar-like sweet Sauternes to hedonistic Chateauneuf Du Papes classic Bordeaux and Burgundy, to its sparkling dominance in Champagne. Many of the most infamous grape varietals in the world, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay originated in France and are not only beloved, but utilized in the creation of some of the greatest wines on earth. French wine production commands the attention of the wine market year after year. With over 860,000 hectares under vine, and numbers close to 50 million hectoliters of wine produced annually, France dominates the market and sets the standard for not only product quality, but also quantity. France’s many contributions to the world of wine have been absolutely indispensable. The country is the originator of the term “Premier Cru,” coined the term Terroir (a French term so complex there is no literal translation) and has laid the blueprint for a structured appellation system, which others have implemented in their own countries. French vineyard techniques and winemaking practices are mimicked world-wide. California vintners have been replicating Rhone style wines for decades, South America has adopted the French varietal of Malbec and countries around the world are imitating Burgundian styled Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. With vast diversity in terroir, France is home to some of the most hospitable winegrowing locations on earth. The combination of topography, geology, climate, rainfall and even the amount of sunlight combined with the long historical tradition of winegrowing and making, has allowed the vintners of France to not only hone their skills, but learn from nature to create a product that like the world in which it resides… is very much alive. |
Overview
| Producer | Dauzac |
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