Chateau Dauzac
Aurore de Dauzac Margaux Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot
Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Vintage 2021 | blind tasted I thought Merlot, but that is only 1/3, 2/3 is Cabernet Sauvignon. Refinement and rondeur. Plums, cassis, hints of tobacco and chocolate.
Vintage 2021 | blind tasted I thought Merlot, but that is only 1/3, 2/3 is Cabernet Sauvignon. Refinement and rondeur. Plums, cassis, hints of tobacco and chocolate.
Sep 27th, 2025
Third wine of dauzac lighter more acid and green notes..
Third wine of dauzac lighter more acid and green notes..
Sep 26th, 2017
Ripe & oaky. Neal Martin purportedly gave it an 87. In all fairness this was accessed with Coravin a month or so ago and opened last night.
Ripe & oaky. Neal Martin purportedly gave it an 87. In all fairness this was accessed with Coravin a month or so ago and opened last night.
Mar 4th, 2017
Aurore de Dauzac 2021
Margaux AOC, Bordeaux, France 🇫🇷
Overview
The second wine of Château Dauzac, one of Margaux’s esteemed 5th Growths, this cuvée defines accessible elegance right from a storied estate.
The 2021 blend is composed of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot, offering immediate charm and refined Margaux character. Margaux is renowned for its perfumed and graceful style, making this wine a beautiful ambassador for the appellation, even in its youthful form.
Aromas & Flavors
Bright ruby hue gives way to floral cherries, redcurrant, and berry compote, layered with hints of violet, graphite, and subtle oak spice. On the palate, round and supple red fruit unfolds into cranberry, plum, and fine-grained spice.
Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied, elegant, and polished. Refined tannins are framed by freshness, leading to a lingering, mineral-tinged finish that displays Margaux’s limestone terroir.
Winemaking Notes
Hand-harvested and meticulously sorted fruit from the estate’s eastern sandy gravel plots. Vinified with care and aged in a mix of French oak barrels and tanks (only 45% oak, ~20% new), maintaining freshness and suppleness.
Food Pairing
The finesse of this wine shines alongside roasted duck with herbs, mushroom risotto, seared tuna, or a simple cheese board with Gruyère or Brie.
Verdict
Aurore de Dauzac 2021 is a graceful testament to Margaux elegance—architected in a second wine that delivers early pleasure without sacrificing structure or complexity. A compelling choice within a refined Bordeaux price range. A show stopper!
Aurore de Dauzac 2021
Margaux AOC, Bordeaux, France 🇫🇷
Overview
The second wine of Château Dauzac, one of Margaux’s esteemed 5th Growths, this cuvée defines accessible elegance right from a storied estate.
The 2021 blend is composed of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot, offering immediate charm and refined Margaux character. Margaux is renowned for its perfumed and graceful style, making this wine a beautiful ambassador for the appellation, even in its youthful form.
Aromas & Flavors
Bright ruby hue gives way to floral cherries, redcurrant, and berry compote, layered with hints of violet, graphite, and subtle oak spice. On the palate, round and supple red fruit unfolds into cranberry, plum, and fine-grained spice.
Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied, elegant, and polished. Refined tannins are framed by freshness, leading to a lingering, mineral-tinged finish that displays Margaux’s limestone terroir.
Winemaking Notes
Hand-harvested and meticulously sorted fruit from the estate’s eastern sandy gravel plots. Vinified with care and aged in a mix of French oak barrels and tanks (only 45% oak, ~20% new), maintaining freshness and suppleness.
Food Pairing
The finesse of this wine shines alongside roasted duck with herbs, mushroom risotto, seared tuna, or a simple cheese board with Gruyère or Brie.
Verdict
Aurore de Dauzac 2021 is a graceful testament to Margaux elegance—architected in a second wine that delivers early pleasure without sacrificing structure or complexity. A compelling choice within a refined Bordeaux price range. A show stopper!
Light concentration. Floral nose. Blackberry. Oak becomes more pronounced the longer the finish goes on. Medium to low tannins. Leather.
Light concentration. Floral nose. Blackberry. Oak becomes more pronounced the longer the finish goes on. Medium to low tannins. Leather.
Nov 18th, 2024Beau margaux acheté à la propriété.
Beau margaux acheté à la propriété.
May 18th, 2024
Opaque purply red, not very expensive on the nose, hint of oak. Quite full mouth feel and nice length
Opaque purply red, not very expensive on the nose, hint of oak. Quite full mouth feel and nice length
Nov 28th, 2022
Opaque garnet-purple.
Big blackberry nose.
Classic Margaux acidity and tannin structure.
New world ripeness with old world style.
15-20 years aging potential.
Opaque garnet-purple.
Big blackberry nose.
Classic Margaux acidity and tannin structure.
New world ripeness with old world style.
15-20 years aging potential.
Expressive aromas jump from the glass: nutmeg, cinnamon, green peppercorn, and blackberry. Lighter in style, with clean red and blue fruits.
Expressive aromas jump from the glass: nutmeg, cinnamon, green peppercorn, and blackberry. Lighter in style, with clean red and blue fruits.
Mar 16th, 2022Served in an American Airlines flight - what a treat!!!
Served in an American Airlines flight - what a treat!!!
Dec 27th, 2021