2021 de La Dauphine (Fronsac)

A strong performance, the 2021 de la Dauphine impressed me on each of the three occasions I tasted it. Exhibiting aromas of cherries, berries, pencil shavings and loamy soil, it`s medium to full-bodied, supple and charming, with a pretty core of fruit, soft tannins and a demonstrative, fruit-driven personality. 88-90+ points

The 2021 Château de La Dauphine has an energetic bouquet of perfumed black cherries, cassis fruit and light violet aromas; there’s good presence here. The palate is quite structured, delivering insistent grip, impressive salinity and a very harmonious finish. It might just lack a bit of persistence, but otherwise this is a very fine Fronsac. 91-93 points

Carefully extracted blackberry and red cherry fruits that just skirts full ripeness, there are leafy raspberry and rose stem flavours here that add to a feeling of austerity, but it is carried through by a juicy mouthwatering slate freshness. 30% new oak, certified organic, Director Stephanie Barousse. Tasted twice. 90 points