Château Dalem
Fronsac Merlot Cabernet Franc
Fronsac, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
Drank 6/27/23
Excellent with lamb kebabs
Scent of plum, blackberry, and peppercorn. Blackfruit flavors dominate the palate, with plum sauce, blackberry, and cocoa backed by firm, but ripe tannin, which is well integrated. Long finish.
4/22/8/5/4 + 50 = 93 pts.
This is great now, right out of the bottle.
Drank 6/27/23
Excellent with lamb kebabs
Scent of plum, blackberry, and peppercorn. Blackfruit flavors dominate the palate, with plum sauce, blackberry, and cocoa backed by firm, but ripe tannin, which is well integrated. Long finish.
4/22/8/5/4 + 50 = 93 pts.
This is great now, right out of the bottle.
Blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, deep Ruby color with aromas of black fruits and cedar spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and plum with notes of licorice, tobacco, spice and cacao. Fine tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit. spice and earthy mineral notes. Nice value! Pair this with beef brisket.
Blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, deep Ruby color with aromas of black fruits and cedar spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and plum with notes of licorice, tobacco, spice and cacao. Fine tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit. spice and earthy mineral notes. Nice value! Pair this with beef brisket.
Jun 16th, 2023An 18th century chateau, overlooking the Isle valley, facing Pomerol and the Saint-Emilion limestone hillsides, belonged to the same family for three centuries took over by Michel Rullier in 1955, and his daughter Brigitte took the helm in 2002. Dark Ruby with an array of berry aromas and smoky scents. On the palate plum and cherry flavors with cacao, tobacco and smoky cedar notes with herb spice. Firm chalky tannins, long finish ending with earthy mineral notes. Still tasting ok, but drink now!
An 18th century chateau, overlooking the Isle valley, facing Pomerol and the Saint-Emilion limestone hillsides, belonged to the same family for three centuries took over by Michel Rullier in 1955, and his daughter Brigitte took the helm in 2002. Dark Ruby with an array of berry aromas and smoky scents. On the palate plum and cherry flavors with cacao, tobacco and smoky cedar notes with herb spice. Firm chalky tannins, long finish ending with earthy mineral notes. Still tasting ok, but drink now!
Nov 5th, 2020Nose of juicy blackberry, plum, and tobacco. Black fruit, earth, and tobacco on the palate. Long, dry finish.
4/22/9/4/4 +50 = 93 pts.
Nose of juicy blackberry, plum, and tobacco. Black fruit, earth, and tobacco on the palate. Long, dry finish.
4/22/9/4/4 +50 = 93 pts.
The 2015 Dalem is fabulous. A rush of super-ripe black cherry, bittersweet chocolate, spice, menthol and licorice gives the wine its exotic, super-ripe personality. There is not a whole lot of subtlety here, but the 2015 exudes notable richness in a flamboyant style that offers tons of near- and medium-term appeal. Tasted two times. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Feb 2018)
The 2015 Dalem is fabulous. A rush of super-ripe black cherry, bittersweet chocolate, spice, menthol and licorice gives the wine its exotic, super-ripe personality. There is not a whole lot of subtlety here, but the 2015 exudes notable richness in a flamboyant style that offers tons of near- and medium-term appeal. Tasted two times. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Feb 2018)
2 people found it helpfulMar 5th, 2018
Hugely built, powerful Bdx showing sappy dark fruit on an iron spine. Coiled up like a spring, needs substantial time.
Hugely built, powerful Bdx showing sappy dark fruit on an iron spine. Coiled up like a spring, needs substantial time.
1 person found it helpfulNov 3rd, 2020
Lovely dinner with close friends! Full bodied, silky smooth plum fruit with tobacco. Give this a few years and it will be golden.
Lovely dinner with close friends! Full bodied, silky smooth plum fruit with tobacco. Give this a few years and it will be golden.
1 person found it helpfulNov 3rd, 2018
A great find. A little something for everyone to like here. Lots of blackberry fruit accented with pepper, smoke, and tobacco. Big and bold, yet interesting. A sleeper.
A great find. A little something for everyone to like here. Lots of blackberry fruit accented with pepper, smoke, and tobacco. Big and bold, yet interesting. A sleeper.
1 person found it helpfulJun 25th, 2017
An 18th century chateau, overlooking the Isle valley, facing Pomerol and the Saint-Emilion limestone hillsides, belonged to the same family for three centuries took over by Michel Rullier in 1955, and his daughter Brigitte took the helm in 2002. Dark red with wide rang of berry aromas and smoky scents. On the palate plum and cherry with cacao, tobacco and smoky oak with herb spice on a solid frame. Firm tannins lead to a lingering finish ending with chalky mineral notes. Nice value.
An 18th century chateau, overlooking the Isle valley, facing Pomerol and the Saint-Emilion limestone hillsides, belonged to the same family for three centuries took over by Michel Rullier in 1955, and his daughter Brigitte took the helm in 2002. Dark red with wide rang of berry aromas and smoky scents. On the palate plum and cherry with cacao, tobacco and smoky oak with herb spice on a solid frame. Firm tannins lead to a lingering finish ending with chalky mineral notes. Nice value.
Mar 12th, 2017