Bacchus de Dauzac
Bacchus and Christ united? Unimaginable at the time! And yet it was Bacchus the monks celebrated when making this divine wine. The Bacchus de Dauzac cuvée pays tribute to the owners of the ‘Bourdieu de Dauzac’ – the Benedictine monks from Sainte-Croix Abbey in Bordeaux who ran the estate in 1545. This elegant wine reveals notes of red fruit and spices.

2016 Weather Conditions: 
A start to the year with an oceanic climate followed by a prolonged period of sunshine and warmth until September 13th, when rain- fall allowed the vine to complete its maturity. The Indian summer of October enabled us to carry out the longest harvest in Château Dauzac’s history (21 days) and to harvest the Merlots and Cabernets Sauvignon at optimum ripeness. A very rich and precise vintage, without excess, featuring brilliant fruit and a dense and complex raw material. The significant proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend gives it an exceptional acid/alcohol balance, marking it as a great vintage.

Tasting Notes:
Appearance: crimson red with purple highlights.
Nose: the fruity nose is enhanced by spices.
Mouth: the attack is full. You can immediately tell the breed of the wine balanced and complex. A chiselled Margaux with a lovely fresh finish.

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Blends: Cabernet Sauvignon 52%; Merlot 48%

Harvest Dates: September to October 2016

Production: N/A

Serving Tips: Decant for 1 hour before serving to allow aromas to open up. Best enjoyed at 16–18°C (60–65°F).