2024, Château de La Dauphine, FRONSACLast Year EP $31. 00 Inky plum, floral aromatics, slate textured tannins with cherry pit and pomegranate fruits. 40% of the usual production after hail in June, aged across amphoras, barrels and large oak casks. Organic and biodynamic certified. Lovely juicy finish, good value. 92 Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux. The 2024 La Dauphine is another impressive wine for the year. In 2024 La Dauphine emerges only from parcels on the limestone plateau, a decision

plum and fine tannins form the finish

This needs better depth so a few years of keeping are advised and up to a decade should be better

Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting

layered and fleshy

Very appley nose with strong Savagnin notes

A huge quantity of tannins but the texture is velvety

this aromatic intensity and tenderness is quite customary for this wine

30% amphora

touches of black truffle and cigar humidor

93+ Neal Martin

the 2024 is not an especially opulent Sauternes

push and pull