During my stay in Bordeaux, I rented a vehicle and drove from the city to the Left Bank region of Bordeaux to explore the vineyards and visit the home of some of the Grand Cru wines I have enjoyed in the past, and Chateau Dauzac was a must visit!
Located in the Margaux appellation within the Médoc region, which sits on the left side of the Gironde estuary and Garonne River, its estate and vineyards are predominantly planted with Cabernet Sauvignon grapes growing in gravelly soils.
Awarded A Grand Cru Classé according to the 1855 classification, Château Dauzac has revealed the quintessential qualities of an exceptional terroir for many centuries.
Booking a private tour and a private tasting with pairings, we arrived and were greeted by our host "Etienne" a fine young gentleman with extreme knowledgeable of the estate's history; the region's history; the wine production process from harvest to the glass; and why Bordeaux produces some of the finest wines in the world.
To my surprise we were visiting during the harvest, and Dauzac had already begun the fermentation process, which is something amazing to observe. Huge, sealed vats of grapes with bubbles rising to the top viewable through slender window along the side.
Following a tour of the various stages of wine production, the laboratory, and the barrel room, we were taken to a quiet dining lounge to participate in a guided tasting and food pairing.
Charcuterie:
Ossau Irraty (Ewe Cheese).
Morbier (Cow Cheese with Ashes in the Middle).
Comte (Very Floral Cow Cheese).
Jambon De Bayonne 12 Mois (Ham of Black Pork from the Mountains Aged 12 Months).
Gratont medocain (Pate of Pork from the Medoc).
Grenier Modocain (Sausage of the Belly of Pork with Black Pepper and Sea Salt).
Wine: (Grand Cru Bronze, Silver and Gold vintages).
· Haut Medoc De Dauzac, Haut Medoc 2021
· Aurore De Dauzac, Margaux 2021
· Chateau Dauzac Margaux, Margaux 2020
After a brief explanation of the wines being sampled, Etienne retired to his office, leaving us alone to savor the wine and enjoy our exquisite lunch while chatting about our experience. Occasionally returning to see if all was well, and to pour more of their delicious nectar. The visit lasted just over two hours, and before our departure I ordered several bottles for delivery later this year when the temperatures are milder in California and delivery will not compromise the wine.
Highly recommend a visit to this impressive Chateau for the experience of a lifetime. read more