The issue I had with this wine’s rusticity and high tannin level in barrel has been resolved. There is no doubting its serious concentration, dense ruby/purple color, and attractive aromatics (blackberries, cassis, creosote, spring flowers, and licorice). It offers plenty of body and concentration as well as relatively high tannins. While impressively structured and backward, the finish reveals sweet yet powerful tannins. The finest Dauzac ever made, it should be at its peak between 2016-2030
Tasted blind. Dark crimson. Pale rim. Lightly singed nose. Very chunky tannins. Stolid. Not much lift. The mark is for effort rather than achievement.
Drink 2017-2029
Ripe, rich nose. Serious. Good weight, thick cherry fruit. Lots to it. Sweet and chunky with a long, lingering finish. Quite forward but has depth and weight. Drink from 2015. Awarded 5 Stars.
