Château Dalem

Fronsac Merlot Cabernet Franc

9.045 ratings
8.93 pro ratings
Fronsac, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

An 18th century chateau, overlooking the Isle valley, facing Pomerol and the Saint-Emilion limestone hillsides, belonged to the same family for three centuries took over by Michel Rullier in 1955, and his daughter Brigitte took the helm in 2002. Dark Ruby with an array of berry aromas and smoky scents. On the palate plum and cherry flavors with cacao, tobacco and smoky cedar notes with herb spice. Firm chalky tannins, long finish ending with earthy mineral notes. Still tasting ok, but drink now!

An 18th century chateau, overlooking the Isle valley, facing Pomerol and the Saint-Emilion limestone hillsides, belonged to the same family for three centuries took over by Michel Rullier in 1955, and his daughter Brigitte took the helm in 2002. Dark Ruby with an array of berry aromas and smoky scents. On the palate plum and cherry flavors with cacao, tobacco and smoky cedar notes with herb spice. Firm chalky tannins, long finish ending with earthy mineral notes. Still tasting ok, but drink now!

Nov 5th, 2020
Sipping Fine Wine

An 18th century chateau, overlooking the Isle valley, facing Pomerol and the Saint-Emilion limestone hillsides, belonged to the same family for three centuries took over by Michel Rullier in 1955, and his daughter Brigitte took the helm in 2002. Dark red with wide rang of berry aromas and smoky scents. On the palate plum and cherry with cacao, tobacco and smoky oak with herb spice on a solid frame. Firm tannins lead to a lingering finish ending with chalky mineral notes. Nice value.

An 18th century chateau, overlooking the Isle valley, facing Pomerol and the Saint-Emilion limestone hillsides, belonged to the same family for three centuries took over by Michel Rullier in 1955, and his daughter Brigitte took the helm in 2002. Dark red with wide rang of berry aromas and smoky scents. On the palate plum and cherry with cacao, tobacco and smoky oak with herb spice on a solid frame. Firm tannins lead to a lingering finish ending with chalky mineral notes. Nice value.

Mar 12th, 2017
Kyle Groombridge

Insanely young and it showed.. After 24 hours decanting it softened and opened up. Touch of gravel and raisin on the nose, with thick black cherry on the palate in a classic big fronsac body. Gripping acidity.

Insanely young and it showed.. After 24 hours decanting it softened and opened up. Touch of gravel and raisin on the nose, with thick black cherry on the palate in a classic big fronsac body. Gripping acidity.

Nov 16th, 2014
Kevin C

Cherries, leather. Rich tannins. Needs plenty of air. Open early (2 hours?). Serve with something that can stand up to it.

Cherries, leather. Rich tannins. Needs plenty of air. Open early (2 hours?). Serve with something that can stand up to it.

Nov 7th, 2018
Jonathan Kinard

Sweet smell, complex rich but medium body. Excellent

Sweet smell, complex rich but medium body. Excellent

Apr 23rd, 2018
Jonathan Kinard

Deep flavor, strong and complex, dark cherry, smooth

Deep flavor, strong and complex, dark cherry, smooth

Dec 25th, 2017
Alex Zuniga

Deliciously mellow aroma and strong woody taste. This is definitely my type of wine.

Deliciously mellow aroma and strong woody taste. This is definitely my type of wine.

Feb 19th, 2017
Heather Rostker

Christmas Eve begins!

Christmas Eve begins!

Dec 24th, 2016
Tracy Swanson

Love this every time! Nice balance of earth and fruit!

Love this every time! Nice balance of earth and fruit!

Aug 10th, 2016
Vann R
8.8

Enjoyed this immensely with pizza. Good presence of dark fruit without it being so overpowering. The Franc really balances it well. Hint of mothballs. Slightly too acidic. It's so close to a perfect silkiness.

Enjoyed this immensely with pizza. Good presence of dark fruit without it being so overpowering. The Franc really balances it well. Hint of mothballs. Slightly too acidic. It's so close to a perfect silkiness.

Jul 25th, 2016