Château de La DAUPHINE
Red

Certified organic since 2015 and with a vineyard that is entirely biodynamic, Château de La Dauphine aims, beyond its 350 years of history, to set an example of modern winegrowing that is mindful of environmental issues. The wines, with more finesse than extraction, lack neither substance nor charm. "La Dauphine is clearly one of Fronsac's benchmarks," says Mr Galloni.

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Vinous (A. Galloni) : 93-95/100 "The 2025 La Dauphine is superb. Dark, ample and explosive, the 2025 races across the palate with inky fruit, tobacco, dried herbs, lavender and chocolate. This is a great La Dauphine. The Cabernet Franc is dialed up in this vintage, an approach that works so well. Clean saline notes frame the close."

Bettane+Desseauve : 93/100 “The floral bouquet and delicate red fruit notes, accompanied by a hint of warm stone, lend this Fronsac a great deal of distinction. Fresh and silky on the palate, it lingers elegantly, leading to a deep and particularly stylish finish.”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 90-92/100 "The 2025 La Dauphine has a clean, well-defined bouquet with pure black cherries, blueberry and light cassis scents, the oak neat and tidy. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannins, dark berry fruit, quite linear in style with a much lighter chassis on the finish than I expected. As such, it should drink well after a couple of years in bottle."

J-M Quarin : 89/100 “Pleasant on the palate, fruity and flavourful, with a soft body. A medium-length finish with well-integrated tannins. A pleasant, straightforward wine.”