Labastide Dauzac Margaux 2016
Wine
Name of the Wine: Labastide Dauzac Margaux
Grapes: 52% Merlot, 48% Cabernet Sauvignon
Origin: Bordeaux, France
Average price: 35 EUR
Date of Tasting: 31/12/2020
Vintage: 2016
Where Bought: www.vino.com
Appearance
Intensity: Deep
Colour: Ruby
Nose
Intensity: Medium+ (after decanting min. for 2 hours to let it open)
Aroma Characteristics:
Primary: red cherry, blackberry, black plum, tomato leaf
Secondary: vanilla, smoke, chocolate, coffee
Tertiary: leather, earth, tobacco, dried fruit
Palate
Sweetness: Dry
Acidity: Medium+
Tannin: Medium+
Alcohol: Medium
Body: Full
Flavour Intensity: Pronounced
Flavour Characteristics: Same as nose with some weight on the tertiary flavours
Other Observations: None
Finish: Medium
Conclusions
Quality Assessment: Very Good. Alcohol is well integrated. Expresive character of all 3 levels of aromas. A small downside is the finish, not so long and complex and tannins feel a bit unripe, which might change with ageing.
Bottle Ageing: Suitable for bottle ageing. There is enough acidity, tannin and alcohol to hold probably up to 20 years of aging (when done properly). In terms of flavour and aromas, there are still plenty of primary and secondary which will have enough time to turn into smooth aged tertiary characteristics over time.
Final Remarks
I can say that this is great and affordable way to enter in Bordeaux and its magnificent Grand Cru’s. Always open and leave to breathe at least 2 to 3 hours on room temperature.
