- Nick's Import
2014 Chateau Dalem
Fronsac, Bordeaux,
FRANCE
$44. 99
Bottle
$539.88 Dozen
Other Reviews...
A fresh, defined style, with plum pit, cherry and bergamot notes, backed by sanguine and chalk accents. Shows good grip on the back end. This should fill in with the élevage.
88-91 points
J.M. - Wine Spectator
Attractive dark fruit notes. Hint of cassis. Lively and fresh on the palate. Good tension. Gentle handling. Bright, clean finish.
16.5/20pts (88/100pts)
Decanter
Another young red from this appellation with good concentration, fine tannins and a long finish. Very well done for vintage.
90-91 points
James Suckling
The Château Dalem 2014 has an attractive pine needle-scented bouquet that unfolds in pleasing fashion in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with chunky tannin, perhaps not quite delivering the finesse suggested by the nose, though there is plenty of black fruit to enjoy on the short(ish) finish. Hopefully it will find a little more substance during the remainder of its élevage.
85-87 Points
Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate #218 April 2015
A fresh, defined style, with plum pit, cherry and bergamot notes, backed by sanguine and chalk accents. Shows good grip on the back end. This should fill in with the élevage.
88-91 points
J.M. - Wine Spectator
Attractive dark fruit notes. Hint of cassis. Lively and fresh on the palate. Good tension. Gentle handling. Bright, clean finish.
16.5/20pts (88/100pts)
Decanter
Another young red from this appellation with good concentration, fine tannins and a long finish. Very well done for vintage.
90-91 points
James Suckling
The Château Dalem 2014 has an attractive pine needle-scented bouquet that unfolds in pleasing fashion in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with chunky tannin, perhaps not quite delivering the finesse suggested by the nose, though there is plenty of black fruit to enjoy on the short(ish) finish. Hopefully it will find a little more substance during the remainder of its élevage.
85-87 Points
Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate #218 April 2015