Tasted at the vertical retrospective at the property. The 2006 Chateau Dauzac, a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot, appears to have reached full maturity on the nose, although there is abundant blackberry and mulberry fruit to suggest that it will keep for many years. The palate is medium-bodied, a little rustic on the entry with touches of bay leaf and tea leaf. There is a touch of dryness that is creeping in towards the finish when I was hoping for more fleshiness to show, which makes me think that it has longevity than I anticipated from barrel. Tasted June 2015.

This is a chunky, monolithic style of Margaux with lots of power and fruit, but displaying a simplistic, firm personality. There’s plenty of stuffing, but complexity, charm, and balance seem to be lacking. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2024.

Very pretty currant and spice aromas follow through to a medium body, with fine tannins and a medium finish. Slightly hollow center palate, but should fill in with some bottle age. Best after 2012. 10,830 cases made. -JS