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2016 Le "D" de Dassault
An elegant and gourmet Saint-Émilion
Red • Bordeaux • Saint-Emilion Grand Cru AOC • France • 70% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon • 90/100 Wine Enthusiast
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2016 Le "D" de Dassault, Bordeaux, France, Saint-Emilion AOC
Purchased in 1955 by Serge Dassault, the Château Dassault was promoted "Grand Cru Classé" in 1969. In 1995, Laurence Brun was entrusted with the management of the property and implemented quality development programs. In 2012, the property established a commercial and technical relationship with Domaine Baron de Rothschild (Lafite Rothschild).
Vineyard:
- Soil: old siliceous and sandy limestone
- Total area: 29HA
- Harvest: 100% manual with a first sorting of the grapes in the vineyard, then a sorting on the table in the cellar with the help of an optical sorting technology
Winemaking and breeding:
- Consulting oenologist: Michel Rolland
- Vinification in small thermo-regulated tanks
- Maturing: 12 to 14 months. 100% in one year barrels
Technical Details (Download PDF)
- Name:
- Le "D" de Dassault
- Appelation:
- Saint-Emilion Grand Cru AOC
- Country:
- France
- Region:
- Bordeaux
- Type:
- Red
- Vintage:
- 2016
- Varietal:
- 70% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Content:
- 750 ml
- Degree of alcohol:
- 15%
- Wine-growing:
- HVE (High ecological value)
- Expert Rating:
- Our price per bottle:
- €29,50
Tasting notes
- Type:
- Ruby red
- Nose:
- Black fruits, vanilla, licorice, pepper, leather, meaty
- Taste:
- Nice attack on the black and red fruits, tannins that give a nice ageing potential, elegant finish, spicy and long
- Dishes suggestions:
- Red meat, game, grilled meat, cheeses
- To drink from:
- 2021
- To drink until:
- 2030
- Service Temperature:
- 17°C
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- Packaging:
- All bottles are repackaged in shock-absorbing packaging designed for the transport of wine.