Produced on clay and gravel conducive to the best expression of Merlot and the intensity of Cabernet Sauvignon, Labastide Dauzac is characterized by its great suppleness and fruitiness. True to the Margaux terroir, Labastide Dauzac is a well-balanced wine. 2nd Wine of Chateau Dauzac.

Blend: 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 48% Merlot

Weather: Like for all great vintages, the weather played an essential role in structuring the 2018 vintage. A mild, rainy winter allowed the vines to develop extremely well. Research conducted over the past three years at Château Dauzac on the use of algae as an alternative for fighting powdery mildew to reduce copper treatments significantly contributed to keeping our vineyard in very good health. After flowering, which was quick and even, a total change in climate occurred with a four-month period that was dry, warm and sunny. The groundwater supply and the outstanding summer months helped bring about complex and subtle ripening of the grapes. The harvests were conducted from September 17th to October 8th in excellent conditions with meticulous plot by plot selection. In compliance with the biodynamic calendar, this vintage was harvested on fruit days for grand terroir wines. The alcoholic fermentations were done with yeasts naturally selected in our vineyard. The symbiosis between the terroir, yeasts and varietals succeeded in producing very delicate, great complexity, rarely reached in previous years. In 2018, production was 45 hectolitres per hectare. 

Tasting notes 

Colour: bright red with purple hues

Nose: the fruity nose is enhanced by hints of tobacco.

Palate: the attack on the palate is full and silky. A balanced, complex wine, with nice fresh finish.

Ageing potential: Peak expression after 3 to 15 years, can be aged up to 20 years.

Our suggestions: White meat, poultry, red meat, game, cheese