Château Dauzac 2020

Château Dauzac presents a refined and aromatic red wine from Margaux

The estate

As a 5th Classified Growth of Margaux in 1855, the Château Dauzac is one of the names of the appellation that has experienced one of the most significant qualitative ascents in recent decades. Thanks to relentless work both in the vineyard and in the winery, this magnificent estate has become a true emblem of the Margaux appellation.

The vineyard

Superbly located within the Margaux appellation, on the left bank of Bordeaux, the vineyard of Château Dauzac extends over 42 hectares of vines planted on deep gravelly ridges. The vines are 35 to 40 years old on average and are planted with a high density of 10,000 vines per hectare.

The vintage

The great mildness of the months of March and April favor an early bud break of the vine with two weeks in advance. The soil work carried out in the spring by the estate's teams allows the vine to develop its root system in depth, thus enabling it to resist summer drought. While the hot and dry summer allows excellent grape maturity, a slight water deficit due to low rainfall naturally concentrates the grapes. Sufficient water reserves and the use of biodynamic preparations allow the vineyard to face the summer drought in good conditions until the harvest of grapes in perfect health and of very good quality.

Vinification and aging

Harvested by hand, the grapes are sorted on a table before and after destemming. The vinifications of Château Dauzac 2020 are carried out in a gravity-fed winery without sulfur with natural yeasts from the vineyard. The wines are vinified in wooden vats with double transparent stave, avoiding the pumping of wines to optimize macerations. During fermentation, gentle pump-overs are carried out, promoting optimal extraction of tannins, thus gaining in subtlety and complexity. The construction of the blend was done with rigorous attention paid to the press wine.

Château Dauzac 2020 is aged in French oak barrels (of which 66% are new) for 15 months with racking according to tasting.

Blend

Cabernet sauvignon (72%) and merlot (28%). Château Dauzac 2020 is certified 100% vegan.

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Dauzac 2020

Tasting

With a deep color, Château Dauzac 2020 seduces with its aromatic richness and tension that characterizes the greatest vintages.

Cellaring

Château Dauzac 2020 can be enjoyed from 2025-2050 while still having the ability to age for decades.