Château DALEM
Red
- 2020
- Fronsac
Beautiful vineyard of 10 ha (90% Merlot) in Fronsac, where the owner, Mrs. Rullier, invests herself without counting. We find his energy in Dalem, with wines, full and assertive but also endowed with a real elegance.
The 2020 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2024): 91/100 “This wine is smoothly structured, expressing ripe black fruit. Tasty tannins give it an appealing structure”.
Vinous (N. Martin - December 2022): 93/100 “First vintage under Eric Boissenot's direction, presents a tertiary bouquet infused with undergrowth with a blend of red and black fruits, discreet at first but opening up magnificently in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied, with fine tannins, citrus freshness and impressive concentration, gradually building to a clean, precise finish. This is a first-rate Fronsac that will give pleasure for 20 to 25 years”.
J-M Quarin (March 2023): 93/100 “Dark, intense, youthful color. Very aromatic, fruity, fresh, ripe and subtle nose. Floral and red fruit nuances. The palate is a world of mellow, suave aromas, with a sparkle in the middle. Very pretty, delicious and long finish with a very coated texture. Good length."
- To keep or to drink :
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée :
- 2026-2037
From the same producer
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Beautiful vineyard of 10 ha (90% Merlot) in Fronsac, where the owner, Mrs. Rullier, invests herself without counting. We find his energy in Dalem, with wines, full and assertive but also endowed with a real elegance.
The 2021 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 90/100 “True to its fine, slender style, Dalem stands out for its measured balance, nicely liquoriced and fruity.”
Vinous (N. Martin - November 2023): 92/100 “The 2021 Dalem offers ample black fruit on the nose with hints of lavender and rose petals, showing a pastille-like purity that is quite seductive. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, very silky in texture, revealing just a touch of bitterness on the finish that lends tension and energy. This is a fine Fronsac that will age well over the next 15 to 20 years”.
Jean-Marc Quarin (April 2022): 90/100 “Dark, bright color. Moderately intense nose, with precise fruitiness. Aromatic. Delicate on the entry, very aromatic in the middle and above all very well constructed, the wine stretches out on the finish, pleasant and fragrant, without an ounce of tannin. It's very good.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2024-2035
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Beautiful vineyard of 10 ha (90% Merlot) in Fronsac, where the owner, Mrs. Rullier, invests herself without counting. We find his energy in Dalem, with wines, full and assertive but also endowed with a real elegance.
The 2020 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2024): 91/100 “This wine is smoothly structured, expressing ripe black fruit. Tasty tannins give it an appealing structure”.
Vinous (N. Martin - December 2022): 93/100 “First vintage under Eric Boissenot's direction, presents a tertiary bouquet infused with undergrowth with a blend of red and black fruits, discreet at first but opening up magnificently in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied, with fine tannins, citrus freshness and impressive concentration, gradually building to a clean, precise finish. This is a first-rate Fronsac that will give pleasure for 20 to 25 years”.
J-M Quarin (March 2023): 93/100 “Dark, intense, youthful color. Very aromatic, fruity, fresh, ripe and subtle nose. Floral and red fruit nuances. The palate is a world of mellow, suave aromas, with a sparkle in the middle. Very pretty, delicious and long finish with a very coated texture. Good length."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2024-2035
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Beautiful vineyard of 10 ha (90% Merlot) in Fronsac, where the owner, Mrs. Rullier, invests herself without counting. We find his energy in Dalem, with wines, full and assertive but also endowed with a real elegance.
The 2017 vintage in the press:
J-M Quarin (October 2020): 90/100 “The palate shines with its aromatic brightness, juicy character, melting structure, perfumed finish, without any tannic harshness. It's very good.”
Vinous (N. Martin - February 2020): 92/100 “The 2017 Dalem is vinified without SO2 [...] It has a clean, precise bouquet with aromas of fragrant blackberry and freshly picked mint. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins. This is one of the most elegant Dalem wines I've tasted in recent years, with a clean, precise finish of the highest order.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2021-2028
- Potential alcohol:
- 14.5%