Today's Wine Review
2022 Chateau Dalem French - Bordeaux
Winery: Chateau Dalem
Vintage: 2022
Wine Name/Vineyard:
Wine Category: French - Bordeaux
Grape blend: 85% Merlot & 15% Cabernet Franc
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: Fronsac
State or country: France
Price: $29
Cases produced: 3,750
KWG Score: 92.5 (based on 6 reviews)
Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92)
Review date: March 18, 2026
Wine Review: This clear and dark ruby colored Merlot based wine from Chateau Dalem in the Fronsac region of France opens with an inviting black cherry and light blackberry bouquet with hints of leather and tea roses. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, generous, and structured. The flavor profile is a mild graphite and black plum blend with notes of gentle tea and mild tobacco. We also detected hints of clove and teaberry. The finish is dry, and its well-managed dusty tannins are nicely sustained. We would pair this Cab with beef bourguignon. Enjoy – Ken & Mark
Winemaker Notes: Intense purple color with violet hue and black core. Powerful yet very elegant and persistent nose, fine and expressive fruit with ripe dark berries, blackberries, black cherries, juicy plums. Elegant spices with hints of vanilla, dark chocolate and gingerbread, tobacco leaf and floral hints in the background. On the palate elegant yet well-structured with ripe tannins, fine and expressive fruit, discreet minerality, subtle oak and some floral hints in the finish.
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