Chateau de Dauphine Fronsac 2005 Tuesday, Dec 25 2007
Tasting Notes and France and Bordeaux and Wines of the Month and Imported and Variety and Red and merlot et al
This is a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc from the outstanding 2005 vintage (which for some reason I decided to skip buying on indent..cutting off my nose to spite my face no doubt). Enquiries to marcus@cesoirwine.com
Nice and rich with cassis, cherry and currant fruit, licorice, camphor and some floral notes. Beautiful aromatics. On the palate medium bodied with cassis, cherry, mineral and black olive flavours backed with subtle mocha oak. Ripe but just staying this side of being over. It has smooth tannins, good extract and fresh balanced acidity. Nice and light in the mouth with good length of flavour. This is a great success. A thoroughly delicious wine.
Rated : 92 Points
Tasted : Dec07
Alcohol : 14.5%
Price : $59
Closure : Cork
Drink : 2007 - 2017
Source : Importer Sample
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One Response to “Chateau de Dauphine Fronsac 2005”
December 26th, 2007 at 4:59 pm
Hard at work, even on Christmas day! What an excellent work ethic