Château Dauzac

Terroir, Vineyard, and Location

Chateau Dauzac is a fifth-growth estate located in the southern end of the Margaux appellation on the left bank of the Gironde River. Its vineyard comprises of a single block of 42 hectares, with vines planted on gravel-based soils. The terroir provides a slightly warmer microclimate, allowing for earlier harvests than many other classified growths in the appellation. The estate also owns an additional 120 hectares of farmland and forest land.

Wine Characters and Styles, Wine-making Techniques

Chateau Dauzac produces a red Bordeaux blend, with Cabernet Sauvignon making up 69% of the blend, Merlot making up 29%, and Petit Verdot making up 2%. The wine is vinified in temperature-controlled, stainless steel vats, with malolactic fermentation taking place in tank. The wine is then aged in 50% new French oak barrels for an average of 12 months. The estate uses plant-based fining agents instead of egg whites, making it a vegan wine since 2016.

Best Vintages

The best vintages of Chateau Dauzac are 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2005, and 2000.

Storage and Serving Temperatures, Decanting Time, and Food Pairing

Chateau Dauzac should be served at 15.5 degrees Celsius (60 degrees Fahrenheit). The wine can be enjoyed on the younger side with decanting for an average of 1-2 hours. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment. Chateau Dauzac is usually better with at least 7-9 years of bottle age and should reach peak maturity between 10-18 years of age after the vintage. It is best served with classic meat dishes, such as veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. It is also a perfect match with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta, as well as cheese.

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