Château Cantebau
Labastide Dauzac Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend
Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
The 2020 Dauzac is a rich, heady Margaux. Jammy dark fruit, chocolate, new leather, licorice, spice and lavender saturate the palate. Readers should expect a flamboyant, opulent wine. There is certainly plenty to like. I must say, though, the heavy bottle is completely out of touch with today's world. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, February 2023)
The 2020 Dauzac is a rich, heady Margaux. Jammy dark fruit, chocolate, new leather, licorice, spice and lavender saturate the palate. Readers should expect a flamboyant, opulent wine. There is certainly plenty to like. I must say, though, the heavy bottle is completely out of touch with today's world. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, February 2023)
Feb 23rd, 2023
My gut feeling on the identity of this blind was a young Brunello or Rosso with new oak. In hindsight, if I had been a little more methodical, the identity would have been obvious - the stickiness of the tannins as it hits the palate on the tongue was a dead giveaway of the Merlot (49%) component, while the directionality of the tannins as it moved across the palate along the gums (on the base of teeth) can clearly be attributed to Cabernet Sauvignon (51%). Flavours again tripped me. The Morello cherry aroma, sheen of volatile acidity, fresher fruit ripeness, elegant medium body, and tart acidity just never put me onto Bordeaux… but of course it was a Margaux.
This was a really elegant example of Bordeaux, but does come off a little simple - just juicy fruits (red on the nose, black on the palate) and new oak, which leaves you yearning for more complexity to fill the “void” between the flavours. It is perhaps still a little young at this stage (my notes came after 3 hours of aeration; started off real tight according to RL), so could offer more with cellaring. Notably, I enjoyed this without much palate fatigue, although the new oak still irks me. A huge victory for young Bordeaux in my books.
My gut feeling on the identity of this blind was a young Brunello or Rosso with new oak. In hindsight, if I had been a little more methodical, the identity would have been obvious - the stickiness of the tannins as it hits the palate on the tongue was a dead giveaway of the Merlot (49%) component, while the directionality of the tannins as it moved across the palate along the gums (on the base of teeth) can clearly be attributed to Cabernet Sauvignon (51%). Flavours again tripped me. The Morello cherry aroma, sheen of volatile acidity, fresher fruit ripeness, elegant medium body, and tart acidity just never put me onto Bordeaux… but of course it was a Margaux.
This was a really elegant example of Bordeaux, but does come off a little simple - just juicy fruits (red on the nose, black on the palate) and new oak, which leaves you yearning for more complexity to fill the “void” between the flavours. It is perhaps still a little young at this stage (my notes came after 3 hours of aeration; started off real tight according to RL), so could offer more with cellaring. Notably, I enjoyed this without much palate fatigue, although the new oak still irks me. A huge victory for young Bordeaux in my books.
Excellent QPR in another outstanding vintage of Bordeaux. Ripe black plum, cedar, clove, and purple/red flowers. Give a little decant and it is stellar. Buy up and lay down for 5-10 years and approach again.
Excellent QPR in another outstanding vintage of Bordeaux. Ripe black plum, cedar, clove, and purple/red flowers. Give a little decant and it is stellar. Buy up and lay down for 5-10 years and approach again.
Dec 11th, 2018
Ripe nose of blue and black berry, prominent oak out of balance for Margaux. Can only imagine that they left the food on the vine to make up for the lack luster vintage and then used a high percentage of new oak to please a new world audience
Ripe nose of blue and black berry, prominent oak out of balance for Margaux. Can only imagine that they left the food on the vine to make up for the lack luster vintage and then used a high percentage of new oak to please a new world audience
Aug 25th, 2018
Sort of green, but an agreeably brisk 'claret' for washing down red meats.
Sort of green, but an agreeably brisk 'claret' for washing down red meats.
1 person found it helpfulAug 13th, 2016Opens dirty with smoke and rust. Integrates and blooms shortly after. Generous black fruits, with violet & llicorice notes, refined structure, and wisps of smoke.
Opens dirty with smoke and rust. Integrates and blooms shortly after. Generous black fruits, with violet & llicorice notes, refined structure, and wisps of smoke.
1 person found it helpfulMay 10th, 2013
A nice wine from an average vintage. Still young and needs time, my score 87, drink 2018-2023
A nice wine from an average vintage. Still young and needs time, my score 87, drink 2018-2023
Jan 29th, 2017
Beautifully balanced and layered for only $30.. Opens with some tar, graphite, and a whif of violet. Red flowers, strawberry compote, and a touch of smoke on the palate makes for a complex Margaux for being a second wine. Silky, rich cherry finish with tannin to age even longer just proves that my love for Dauzac is justified.
Beautifully balanced and layered for only $30.. Opens with some tar, graphite, and a whif of violet. Red flowers, strawberry compote, and a touch of smoke on the palate makes for a complex Margaux for being a second wine. Silky, rich cherry finish with tannin to age even longer just proves that my love for Dauzac is justified.
Jun 29th, 2015