2001 Dauzac
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Robert Parker
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A better-than-usual vintage for Dauzac. Bright crimson. Good, lively fruit with a dead end and very grainy tannins. (JR)
Lacking charm, this macho, muscular effort lacks charm, but is concentrated, monolithic, and dense. It should evolve into an excellent, possibly outstanding claret, but at present it is closed, tannic, and broodingly backward. Nevertheless, there is good purity as well as plenty of black fruits intermixed with earth, Provencal herbs, and melted licorice. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2016.
Exceptionally deep purple. Scent struggles and, just, succeeds in escaping this considerable mass. Rather sumptuous though with an undertow of pure stodge. Chunky. (JR)
About the producer
There have been many changes here over the past few decades – from changing rootstock and restructuring the vineyards, to an ever-smaller selection for the Grand Vin, making Dauzac an estate to watch.