Wine Score
Grape Variety
Bordeaux Blend
A Bordeaux Blend is a blended red wine that contains only those varieties that are authorized for use in the red wines of the Bordeaux region of France. Bordeaux is the most famous and highly coveted wine blend in the world. Like many wines with a long history, there’s a lot to learn, so we’re here to just cover the basics.
- Red Bordeaux blend is primarily composed of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, with smaller portions of Malbec and Petit Verdot.
- White Bordeaux blend is primarily made of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, with a splash of Muscadelle in the mix
While there are both red and white Bordeauxs, the name Bordeaux is primarily associated with the red wine blend. Red Bordeaux is a red wine that is always made from blending Cabernet Sauvignon wine and Merlot wine together, though the proportion of each depends on the location of the winery that made the wine.
- Left bank blends : tend to be higher in tannins, alcohol and acidity. They are powerful, rich wines that are said to age a bit better than wines from the Right Bank.
- Right bank blends : tend to be softer, less tannic and lower in alcohol and acidity. Because Merlot is the dominant grape, they are much more juicy and usually ready to be drunk much earlier than Left Bank Bordeauxs, and they’re often less expensive.
History
Château Dauzac represents one of the pillars of the denomination which has seen a notable improvement in quality in recent years. Thanks to constant commitment in both the vineyard and the cellar, this splendid estate has become an undisputed icon of the Margaux area.
Grapes used
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cabernet Franc
- Merlot
Production method
The harvest of the grapes takes place at the optimal moment of full ripeness, followed by a process of destemming and maceration which lasts for approximately twenty days. Subsequently, we move on to the pneumatic pressing and mixing phase. The wine is then left to mature for at least 12 months in French oak barrels.
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting notes
Ruby red colour. On the nose, notes of black and red fruit emerge, such as blackcurrant and blackberry, enriched by pleasant floral and spicy accents. In the mouth it manifests itself with a fleshy and generous consistency, highlighting an appetizing and creamy structure from the beginning. The roundness of the wine finds a balance in the fresh acidity of the fruit, while maintaining an extremely delicate tannic texture.
Possible combinations
Perfect with structured first courses or second courses based on red meat or game, even cooked for a long time, or with medium-aged cheeses.
