Chateau Dalem 2020 / 750 ml.

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JS9494 pts. - JamesSuckling.com - Thursday, January 5, 2023
Aromas of spiced plums and cocoa-dusted blueberries with hints of walnuts and dry earth. Medium- to full-bodied with layers of fine-grained tannins and a chalky texture. Structured and concentrated with a vivid and crunchy dark fruit palate. Pure and succulent with notes of spices and dried herbs with a lingering finish. Try after 2024.
JD91+91–93 pts. - Jeb Dunnuck - 6/4/2021
I loved the 2020 Château Dalem, and this serious Fronsac should rank with the top wines from the appellation. Ample red and black fruits, tobacco, crushed stone, and background oak all comprise the bouquet, and it’s medium to full-bodied and offers richness paired with elegance, beautiful tannins, and a great finish. Tasted multiple times. (Jeb Dunnuck)
RP91+91–93 pts. - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 20th May 2021
Deep purple-black in color, the 2020 Dalem leaps from the glass with notes of ripe black cherries, juicy blackberries and stewed plums, plus suggestions of garrigue, star anise and chocolate mint. The full-bodied palate is chock-full of wonderfully pure, expressive black fruits, supported by plush tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing long with a spicy kick. The blend is 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, aging for approximately 14 months in French oak barrels, 52% new. (Lisa Perrotti-Brown)
SP9191 pts. - Wine Spectator - Web only – 2022
A solid version, with a core of dark cherry and red currant fruit laced with a taut, chalky mineral edge. Subtle tobacco and warm earth hints dot the finish. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2024 through 2034. 7,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported. (James Molesworth)

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Primary Grape: Merlot | All Grapes: Merlot

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Château Dalem

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JS94 94 pts. / JamesSuckling.com (Thursday, January 5, 2023)

Aromas of spiced plums and cocoa-dusted blueberries with hints of walnuts and dry earth. Medium- to full-bodied with layers of fine-grained tannins and a chalky texture. Structured and concentrated with a vivid and crunchy dark fruit palate. Pure and succulent with notes of spices and dried herbs with a lingering finish. Try after 2024.

JD91+ 91–93 pts. / Jeb Dunnuck (6/4/2021)

I loved the 2020 Château Dalem, and this serious Fronsac should rank with the top wines from the appellation. Ample red and black fruits, tobacco, crushed stone, and background oak all comprise the bouquet, and it’s medium to full-bodied and offers richness paired with elegance, beautiful tannins, and a great finish. Tasted multiple times. (Jeb Dunnuck)

RP91+ 91–93 pts. / Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate (20th May 2021)

Deep purple-black in color, the 2020 Dalem leaps from the glass with notes of ripe black cherries, juicy blackberries and stewed plums, plus suggestions of garrigue, star anise and chocolate mint. The full-bodied palate is chock-full of wonderfully pure, expressive black fruits, supported by plush tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing long with a spicy kick. The blend is 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, aging for approximately 14 months in French oak barrels, 52% new. (Lisa Perrotti-Brown)

SP91 91 pts. / Wine Spectator (Web only – 2022)

A solid version, with a core of dark cherry and red currant fruit laced with a taut, chalky mineral edge. Subtle tobacco and warm earth hints dot the finish. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2024 through 2034. 7,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported. (James Molesworth)

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Region / Bordeaux

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Bordeaux is known the world over for its exceptional wines, particularly red blends made with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes, among others. These Cabernets aren't typically the full-bodied Cabs you get from California, but rather medium-bodied wines that emanate elegance and sophistication.

You'll also find some refreshing Bordeaux whites and, of course, Bordeaux's famous dessert wine, Sauternes.

Country / France

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The French did not invent winemaking. They simply perfected it. For centuries, France has been producing wines that inspire poetry, awe, and wonder; wines that blur the lines between nature, craftsmanship, cuisine and art. These are the wines that inspired cultures around the globe to follow in France’s footsteps, planting Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Grenache, Merlot, Semillon and more.

Yet as often as they are emulated, the magic of their terroirs can never be duplicated. You may taste Cabernet from around the world, but perhaps none as elegant and regal as Bordeaux. You may try Pinot Noir or Chardonnay from various climates, but none with the earth-bound soul and ethereal reach of Burgundy.

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SKU 99211
Product Type Wine
Alternate Name Château Dalem
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Product Location - Location-Appellation Fronsac
Package Size 750 ml.
Proof/Alcohol by Volume 14.5%
Wine/Spirit Brand Château Dalem
Bottles per Case 12
Vintage 2020
Can it Be Shipped Yes
Premier Pick No
Wine Type Table Wine
Wine - Color Red
Grape(s) Merlot
Primary Grape Merlot
Dollar Sale (Y/N) No
Same Region, Same Vintage, Same Grape
RP91+91–93 pts. - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 20th May 2021
The 2020 Monbousquet is a blend of 70% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, coming in with an alcohol of 14.69% and a pH of 3.75. It is aging in French oak barriques, 50% new. With a deep purple-black color, it prances out of the glass with showy scents of crushed black plums, mulberries and Morello cherries, plus touches of dried Provence herbs, charcoal and forest floor. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers expressive black and red berry layers, framed by plush tannins and just enough freshness, finishing on a fragrant earth note. (Lisa Perrotti-Brown)
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Chateau Brisson 2020 / 750 ml.

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WE9191 pts. - Wine Enthusiast - 12/31/2022
There is tension in this young wine. It shows fine fruit, surrounded by tannins and a tight structure. This all suggests a fine future of ripe black fruits and balanced texture. Drink from 2025. (Roger Voss)
RP89+89–91 pts. - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 20th May 2021
Deep purple-black colored, the 2020 Brisson skips out of the glass with exuberant notes of crushed red and black plums, boysenberries and Morello cherries, plus hints of sassafras, eucalyptus and licorice. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers lovely harmony and fruit freshness, featuring soft tannins and a spicy kick on the finish. (Lisa Perrotti-Brown)
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VN9393 pts. - Vinous - Feb 2023
The 2020 Lilian Ladouys is a real charmer, just as it was from barrel. Silky, aromatic and nuanced, Lilian Ladouys presents a profile redolent of red fruit, cedar, spice and crushed flowers. This mid-weight Saint-Estèphe is just gorgeous. (Antonio Galloni)
JS9292 pts. - JamesSuckling.com - Sunday, May 14, 2023
This is a young 2020 that is back ended with a serious finish of solid and polished tannins and plenty of juicy fruit. Medium body. Racy structured. Excellent length at the end. Try after 2025. (James Suckling)
JD9292 pts. - Jeb Dunnuck - 3/29/2023
Seemingly always terrific, the 2020 Château Lilian Ladouys shows the class of the vintage and has a medium to full-bodied, concentrated, yet silky, perfectly balanced style with tons to love. Darker fruits, damp earth, truffle, and beautiful spice-driven aromatics define this beauty, and while it’s already accessible, I’m sure will evolve gracefully for 10–15 years. (Jeb Dunnuck)
RP90+90+ pts. - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 6th Apr 2023
The 2020 Lilian Ladouys offers up aromas of cassis, licorice and a deft touch of creamy new oak, followed by a medium to full-bodied, rather rich and broad palate framed by powdery tannins that assert themselves on the finish. It’s a touch more structured than the demonstrative 2019 and will require a little patience. (William Kelley)
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