2021 Dauzac
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Tasting notes
Tasted blind. Deep crimson. Slightly muddy nose. Cool and fresh and a bit simple, but perfectly nice for current drinking! (JR)
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Tom Parker MW, jancisrobinson.com
Jancis Robinson MW
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The 2021 Dauzac has a commendable bouquet with blackberry, wild strawberry and crushed stone scents, touches of iris flower emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with a pliant entry, cohesive and much less bitter than its peers. It has a harmonious and pretty finish that, frankly, puts some grander names to shame. Bravo.
The 2021 Dauzac is pliant and super-expressive right out of the gate. Black cherry, espresso, licorice, dried herbs, menthol and lavender fill out the layers nicely. Bright acids play off the wine's succulent textures. The 2021 offers notable depth, but it is not as opulent as most years. As I have noted before, that is not a bad thing.
Attractive sense of fun and lift, still very much in the spirit of the vintage but well hadled, with the floral violet and rose signature of the apellation, and a ton of lift, fresh raspbery and blueberry fruits, has momentum. 44hl/h yield. Enjoyable, this is an upscore.
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.