Château Dalem Fronsac Merlot Cabernet Franc 2012

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An 18th century chateau, overlooking the Isle valley, facing Pomerol and the Saint-Emilion limestone hillsides, belonged to the same family for three centuries took over by Michel Rullier in 1955, and his daughter Brigitte took the helm in 2002. Dark Ruby with an array of berry aromas and smoky scents. On the palate plum and cherry flavors with cacao, tobacco and smoky cedar notes with herb spice. Firm chalky tannins, long finish ending with earthy mineral notes. Still tasting ok, but drink now!

Sipping Fine Wine

An 18th century chateau, overlooking the Isle valley, facing Pomerol and the Saint-Emilion limestone hillsides, belonged to the same family for three centuries took over by Michel Rullier in 1955, and his daughter Brigitte took the helm in 2002. Dark red with wide rang of berry aromas and smoky scents. On the palate plum and cherry with cacao, tobacco and smoky oak with herb spice on a solid frame. Firm tannins lead to a lingering finish ending with chalky mineral notes. Nice value.

Kyle Groombridge

Insanely young and it showed.. After 24 hours decanting it softened and opened up. Touch of gravel and raisin on the nose, with thick black cherry on the palate in a classic big fronsac body. Gripping acidity.

Kevin Coup

Cherries, leather. Rich tannins. Needs plenty of air. Open early (2 hours?). Serve with something that can stand up to it.

Jonathan Kinard

Sweet smell, complex rich but medium body. Excellent

Jonathan Kinard

Deep flavor, strong and complex, dark cherry, smooth

Alex Zuniga

Deliciously mellow aroma and strong woody taste. This is definitely my type of wine.

Heather Rostker

Christmas Eve begins!

Tracy Swanson

Love this every time! Nice balance of earth and fruit!

Vann R

Enjoyed this immensely with pizza. Good presence of dark fruit without it being so overpowering. The Franc really balances it well. Hint of mothballs. Slightly too acidic. It's so close to a perfect silkiness.