Château de la Dauphine Fronsac 2022
菫の香り立つ、フロンサックの到達点。
かつてサンテミリオンをも凌いだフロンサックの実力を、最も雄弁に物語る造り手です。恵まれた2022年は、黒に近い深いパープルの色調から、熟したブラックベリーやプラム、ブラックカラントに、菫やアイリスの花香、ヴァニラと穏やかなスパイスが重なります。石灰質由来のミネラルとエネルギッシュな酸、砂状の細やかなタンニン。有機栽培。仔羊のローストやすき焼きと。10〜15年の熟成にも。
Tasting note
A deep, dark purple, almost black, with a rich hue and a violet shimmer. The glass offers up abundant dark fruit aromas of ripe blackberry, mulberry, juicy plum, and blackcurrant, alongside floral notes of violet and iris, vanilla, gentle spice, and subtle oak nuances that intertwine in complex layers. On the palate, a well-structured framework is balanced by limestone-derived minerality and energetic acidity. Ripe, fine-grained, sandy tannins provide a pleasant grip, while a savory, almost saline, umami quality adds complexity to the finish. Powerful yet never heavy, it possesses sophisticated elegance and a long finish, achieving a level of perfection the winemaker himself calls "the best ever." 2022 is one of this château's most highly regarded vintages in recent years. While enjoyable now, further harmony is expected with 10-15 years of aging.
Food pairing
Roasted lamb Beef fillet steak with black truffles Sukiyaki
- Producer
- Château de la Dauphine
- Region
- Bordeaux
- Appellation
- AOP Fronsac
- Vintage
- 2022
- Grape varieties
- Merlot-dominant + Cabernet Franc
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- Volume
- 750ml
- Certifications
- Agriculture Biologique
- James Suckling
- 93
- Vinous
- 93
The pinnacle of Fronsac, lauded as "the best ever"
This producer most eloquently showcases the true potential of this renowned region, which once surpassed even Saint-Émilion. The exceptional 2022 vintage offers a complex array of aromas, with floral notes of violet and iris, ripe black fruits like blackberry and plum, intertwined with vanilla and spice. Limestone-derived minerality and energetic acidity provide a powerful backbone, while sandy, delicate tannins lead to a pleasant finish. This wine is powerful yet never heavy, exuding a refined elegance. Experience the perfection that the producer themselves described as "the best ever."
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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
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Faulty items
If anything arrives faulty, we will replace it with a new bottle or an equivalent, subject to availability.
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Refunds for events
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