Château de La Dauphine Fronsac 2019
Named for a Dauphine of France — the quiet classicism of Fronsac.
Fronsac once outranked Saint-Émilion, and no estate speaks for that heritage more clearly today. A south-facing amphitheatre and fourteen soil types give the complexity; biodynamics draws it out without artifice. The sunny 2019 vintage brings real concentration — ripe blackberry and plum shaded with liquorice and dark chocolate, carried on supple tannins into a long finish. Lovely now, and still lovely a decade from now.
Tasting note
A deep, dense garnet with a purple hue. When brought to the glass, rich dark fruit aromas of ripe blackberry, plum, and blackcurrant intertwine with nuances of licorice, dark chocolate, clove, and spice. On the palate, a full-bodied richness coexists with the fresh acidity characteristic of 2019, vividly enhancing the concentrated fruit flavor. Chewy tannins are already harmonizing, and the long, mineral-driven finish makes this a rich yet elegant wine. Enjoyable now, it will further soften with several years of aging and possesses a structure that allows for long-term cellaring of 10 years or more.
Food pairing
Beef cheek braised in red wine Roasted duck with balsamic sauce Aged hard cheese
- Producer
- Château de la Dauphine
- Region
- Bordeaux
- Appellation
- AOP Fronsac
- Vintage
- 2019
- Grape varieties
- Merlot-dominant + Cabernet Franc
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- Volume
- 750ml
- Certifications
- Agriculture Biologique
- Decanter
- 92
The Royal Road of Fronsac, Bearing the Name of the Crown Princess
This producer most eloquently expresses the true potential of Fronsac, which once surpassed even Saint-Emilion. Biodynamic methods carefully draw out the complexity woven by south-facing circular slopes and 14 different soil types. The 2019 vintage captivates with its concentration, nurtured by abundant sunshine. Majestic dark fruit is layered with nuances of licorice and dark chocolate, while supple tannins support a long finish. A bottle to enjoy now and for the next 10 years.
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Noshi (Japanese ceremonial wrapping)
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Conditions and time limits
Because these are beverages, we are generally unable to accept returns or exchanges for reasons of personal preference. Please order with care.
Even with chilled delivery, a rapid change in temperature can cause slight seepage. This does not affect the quality of the wine, and we are unable to offer an exchange or refund in such cases. Every bottle is visually checked before packing.
Where the fault is ours, returns and exchanges are accepted within 7 days of delivery.
We are unable to help after that period, so thank you for your understanding.
Return postage
Where the fault is ours — a faulty bottle or the wrong item — we cover the cost of return. Returns and exchanges for reasons of personal preference are not accepted.
Faulty items
If anything arrives faulty, we will replace it with a new bottle or an equivalent, subject to availability.
Please contact us by email or telephone within 7 days of delivery. We are unable to accept requests after that period.
Refunds for events
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