Lot presentation
Château de La Dauphine 2005
The wine
This is an elegant, complex, balanced wine which develops an elegant forest floor and fresh truffle nose. It is generous and smooth on the palate with melting, silky tannins. It is substantial and has a long finish with liquorice notes.
About the Producer Château de La Dauphine
The name Dauphine appears on a deed of sale dated 1684. La Dauphine was sold in 1709 to the Olivier family, who owned it for almost three centuries. In 1985, the last surviving member of the Olivier family sold it to the Moueix family; it was then purchased by businessman Jean Halley in 2000. La Dauphine is now the second largest Fronsadais domaine, with a château restored to its original glory. The 40-hectare vineyard has a full southerly exposure. The domaine has sought advice from oenology consultant Michel Rolland. Château La Dauphine is made from vines which are over 30 years old on clay-limestone and molasse du Fronsadais soil. It is aged in oak barrels, one third of which are new, for twelve months.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 3 bottles
Level: 3 NormalObservations: 3 Highly marked labels, 3 Slightly damaged labelsOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 14.5 %
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Fronsac
Owner: Labrune
Vintage: 2005
Colour: red
Peak drinking window: collectable bottle
Service temperature: 16°
Size (in ha): 70 hectares
Volume: 100000 bottles
Intensity: classic
Leading aroma: black fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine