Château Dauzac, Margaux

Château Dauzac 2019 is a Grand Cru Classé red from Margaux on the Left Bank of Bordeaux. Cabernet Sauvignon leads, bringing structure and a mineral edge, and Merlot rounds it out. Expect a deep colour and layers of fruit, flowers and spice that open slowly in the glass, with rich, fine tannins underneath. It is a wine made to age, so cellar it or decant it with a roast. Delivered across Ontario.

The producer

Château Dauzac is a classified estate in the Margaux appellation. It feeds its vines with organic fertilizer.

The vineyards

The vines grow on gravel banks close to the river. Plantings are about 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot.

How it's made

Cabernet Sauvignon gives the wine its frame and Merlot adds a softer, silky side. It ages in French oak, part of it new.

How it tastes

Deep in colour, with fruit, flowers and spice that unfold as the wine breathes. The palate pairs supple red fruit with a slightly floral touch, held by firm, fine tannins.

How to serve it

Pour it with roast lamb, beef, roast chicken or a cheese board. Decant first and serve at 16 to 18°C.