Château Dalem 2018

Andreas Larsson - Tasted

Youthful dense colour with a purple hue. Fine nuance on the nose combining new oak, toast, wild berries, cassis and tobacco notes. Good density on the palate, digest fruit, ripe and grainy tannin, fine oak treatment and a long nuanced finish.

Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider

VertdeVin

The nose is aromatic and offers elegance, a fine richness as well as a fine concentration. It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy cassis, small notes of fleshy/ripe blueberry associated with fine touches of crushed violet plum as well as very fine hints of lily, tonka bean, toasted, a discreet hint of chocolate and a subtle hint of orange. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers an acidulous frame, juiciness, a juicy/acidulous fruit and a fine crunchiness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy cassis, blueberry, small notes of violet associated with touches of raspberry as well as very fine hints of juicy violet fig, cardamom, a very discreet hint of liquorice, graphite and an imperceptible hint of salinity (in the background). Good length. Tannins are structuring and offer a fine straight side. A very discreet firmness and a hint of crushed almond on the finish/persistence (bring gourmandize).

Adrian van Velsen - vvWine.ch

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, the 2018 Dalem has a deep garnet-purple color and compelling notes of blackberry preserves, wild blueberries and ripe, juicy black plums, with hints of dark chocolate, licorice and black olives. The full-bodied palate (15% alcohol) appears bright and fresh with the lively black fruits framed by soft, velvety tannins, finishing long and savory. Nicely done!

James Suckling

An elegant nose of flowers, plums, red berries and cedar. It’s medium-bodied with silky texture. Shows balance and finesse, supported by polished tannins and a pretty drive. Lovely all around. Try after 2023.