Château de la Dauphine 2019 AOC FRONSAC

Château de la Dauphine 2019 AOC FRONSACThe propertyMagnificent property located on the right bank of Bordeaux, the Chteau de La Dauphine is, with the 2019 vintage, one of the greatest wines of the Fronsac appellation. The vineyardThe terroir of Fronsac is composed of a mosaic of soils from which the vineyard of Chteau de La Dauphine benefits. The vines, which cover nearly 53 hectares, are planted on clay limestone soils, clay limestone soils on molasse of Fronsac or on limestone with

The property

Magnificent property located on the right bank of Bordeaux, the Château de La Dauphine is, with the 2019 vintage, one of the greatest wines of the Fronsac appellation.

The vineyard

The terroir of Fronsac is composed of a mosaic of soils from which the vineyard of Château de La Dauphine benefits. The vines, which cover nearly 53 hectares, are planted on clay-limestone soils, clay-limestone soils on molasse of Fronsac or on limestone with asteria. Committed to an ethical and environmental approach in the era of time, the Château de La Dauphine cultivates its vineyard under the certification of organic farming as well as according to the principles of biodynamics.

The vintage

This 2019 vintage rhymes with serenity for the Château de La Dauphine. After a mild winter and a dull spring, summer temperatures reached record levels. This exceptional climate combined with the viticultural strategies of Château de La Dauphine ensured an excellent sanitary state. The low rainfall in September favored the ripening of the grapes and the volume of juice, while ensuring a harvest under the best auspices.

Vinification

Manual harvest from September 23 to October 3. Rigorous harvesting by plot. Reception by gravity. Double sorting. Fermentation thermoregulated at 28°C. Vatting time of 30 days. Extraction by manual pumping over. Vertical pressing. Malolactic fermentation in barrels (30%).

Maturation

Aged in separate batches. 12 months of maturation. 30% new wood.

Blend

Merlot (85%), Cabernet Franc (15%).

Tasting

The Château de La Dauphine 2019 presents a dense and deep robe. The nose expresses aromas of black fruits dominating the bouquet which are declined in floral notes. In the mouth, the crispness of the fruit reveals an elegant palate of great finesse. Château de La Dauphine 2019 is a structured and delicate wine that accurately represents the expression of the Fronsac appellation.