Château Dalem 2019

Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider

VertdeVin

On the nose it is fruity, nicely racy and offers elegance, gourmandize, a nice little richness (in freshness and finesse), a fine texture, depth, a certain subtlety in its power as well as precision. It reveals notes of pulpy raspberry, pulpy / crushed small blue fruits and more slightly of bright cassis associated with a touch of pulpy cherry, violet, dark chocolate as well as discreet hints of hazelnut, cypress / sense. room (local biotop) and a very discreet hint of cardamom. On the palate it is fruity, elegant, complex and offers juiciness, a tangy frame, minerality, good definition, a certain gourmandize, roundness, a nice balance / a nice finesse in its richness, a fine texture, depth as well as fattiness. The wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy blackberry, bright cherry and more slightly bright raspberry associated with small touches of crushed blue berries as well as discreet hints of cornflower, licorice, cardamom and a subtle hint of hazelnut.

Falstaff

Dark ruby colour, opaque core, purple reflections. Fine dark forest fruit, dark cherries, pleasant oak spice, candied orange zest. Juicy, elegant and full-bodied, ripe cherries, fine and supporting tannins, good freshness and minerality, lingers, some nougat, shows length and ageing potential.

James Suckling

Sweet plums and berries with some lavender undertones. Medium to full body. Plenty of fruit and ripe tannins. Crushed-stone undertones. Polished and sophisticated finish. Merlot. Very attractive already, but needs two or three years to come together.

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Deep purple-black colored, the 2019 Dalem needs a few swirls before it really starts to show off all its vibrant black cherries, kirsch and black raspberry scents, followed by hints of camphor, pencil shavings and tobacco leaf. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is chock-full of crunchy black fruits with loads of freshness and perfume and a soft, approachable texture, finishing with a minty kick.