Château Dalem 2020

VertdeVin

On the nose, elegant, aromatic, distinguished and offers power (in finesse/delicacy), some concentration as well as a nice finesse of grain. It reveals notes of bursting blackcurrant, blue berries and more lightly blueberry associated with touches of licorice/zan, crushed strawberry, grey pepper, spices as well as fine points of green cardamom, vanilla, sense of place and an imperceptible touch of black olive (in the background). On the palate, fruity, balanced, distinguished, precise and offers a nice finesse, fine grain, juiciness, richness (in finesse), smoothness, power (in delicacy), a certain density (in balance), a nice stretched side/all in length. The wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackberry, bursting blackcurrant, small blue berries/burstings combined with hints of violet, tart/charnished red berries, blueberry, sweet spices as well as fine hints of sense of place, toastiness, hazelnut, a discreet touch of graphite, chocolate and caramelization. The tannins are precise, relatively massive and polished.

Adrian van Velsen - vvWine.ch

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Deep purple-black in color, the 2020 Dalem leaps from the glass with notes of ripe black cherries, juicy blackberries and stewed plums, plus suggestions of garrigue, star anise and chocolate mint. The full-bodied palate is chock-full of wonderfully pure, expressive black fruits, supported by plush tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing long with a spicy kick. The blend is 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, aging for approximately 14 months in French oak barrels, 52% new.