Dauzac 2020 (750ML)

95 JS / 95 JA / 92 VM / 90-92 WA / 90 DE

This has enticing aromas of dried violets, chocolate, oyster shells, bark, blackcurrants, black plums and cloves. There’s plenty packed into a medium body, with ultra-fine, creamy tannins enveloping a perfumed core of black fruit. So creamy and caressing. 72% cabernet sauvignon and 28% merlot. Drink from 2025. -JamesSuckling.com

Lovely bright plum colour, with a vivid violet rim. Broad shouldered and full of confidence, this opens with damson and black cherry fruits. Dauzac is on a roll at the moment, plenty of rich depths through the mid palate, seriously impressive, velvety, packed full of fruit, cocoa bean, cloves and turmeric spice. Heavy bottle. - Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

The 2020 Dauzac has an impressive bouquet, very well defined, taut and linear, pure blackberry and blueberry fruit mixed with subtle pressed violet and incense aromas. The oak is deftly integrated here. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, fine tannins, just a light herbaceous note towards the finish with a marine-infused aftertaste, black olive compote and brine. This is a well-crafted Margaux that should age very well in bottle - Neal Martin, Vinous Media

The 2020 Dauzac is a blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon and 28% Merlot, aging in French oak barriques, 66% new. The alcohol is 14%. Deep purple-black colored, it sashays out of the glass with lively, carefree scents of kirsch, black raspberries and blackcurrant pastilles with hints of dried Provence herbs, graphite and damp soil, plus a waft of tobacco. The medium-bodied palate maintains a bright crunchiness to the fruit with just enough acidity and well-managed, approachable tannins, finishing with an earthy lift. - LPB Wine Advocate

Gorgeous clarity of colour in the glass. Really lovely on the palate, too; bright, shiny, sleek and silky, good weight and texture. Tannins are super-fine and well integrated and this has a core of black bramble fruits with liquorice and toasty aromas too. It feels very controlled, like they haven't pushed too hard. Quite charming and enjoyable with an appealing juiciness and soft minerality too. - Georgina Hindle, Decanter