Château Dalem 2017

VertdeVin

The nose is fruity and offers a fine richness and a small power. The nose needs aeration. It reveals notes of blueberry, wild strawberry and small notes of violet associated with fine touches of racy minerality as well as very discreet hints of liquorice stick, nutmeg, chocolate and cardamom. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers a good definition, an acidulous frame, racy minerality as well as precision. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy blackberry, fleshy/juicy blueberry and small notes of juicy/fleshy raspberry associated with fine touches of violet, liquorice stick as well as fine hints of vanilla and sweet spices. Tannins are elegant and well-built. Good length. A hint of fresh almond on the persistence.

Adrian van Velsen - vvWine.ch

James Suckling

A very composed Fronsac here with blueberry and dark-plum aromas, as well as graphite and slate-like, dark-stone nuances. The palate has such fresh and defined tannins. Very balanced, too. A blend of 95% merlot and 5% cabernet franc. Drink or hold.

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 Dalem has a good intensity of baked plums, Black Forest cake and mulberries scents with nuances of pencil shavings, tar and chargrill. Medium-bodied, the palate bursts with expressive fruit, supported by a velvety texture and oodles of freshness, finishing long and savory.