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Created in the mid-1800s by the Fourcaud family—best known for founding the legendary Château Cheval Blanc—this Saint-Émilion estate initially went by the name Château Couperie, a tribute to its address, 1 Couperie. But history took a new turn in 1955 when aviation magnate Marcel Dassault acquired the property. What began as a vineyard transformed under his careful stewardship into one of Bordeaux’s most respected names.

Marcel Dassault didn’t just update the vineyards—he redefined them. With precision inherited from his work in aviation, he modernized the estate’s infrastructure, upgraded its drainage system, and reimagined its winemaking approach. In true Bordeaux fashion, he renamed it Château Dassault, cementing his legacy and aligning the estate with the family’s reputation for excellence and innovation.

Fast forward to 2020, and the estate is flying high. The family still runs the show, backed by partnerships with Lafite Rothschild and Cheval Blanc. The Dassaults are minority partners in both Château Cheval Blanc and Château Lafite Rothschild, while also owning stakes in other legendary estates like Château L’Évangile and Château Rieussec. This web of Bordeaux royalty elevates their wines and strengthens their position in the market—one of exclusivity, heritage, and top-tier partnerships.

This isn’t cookie-cutter Saint-Émilion. The terroir includes old vines co-planted on sand, clay, and limestone. They even kept a 2-hectare parcel of ancient vines that delivers serious depth. Add in a team led by Laurene Brun, with Rolland still in the mix, plus Louis Mitjavile (yes, from Tertre Roteboeuf) lending his magic, and you’ve got a wine that punches well above its classification.

If you want to drink like an insider—this is it. If you want a taste of the old Bordeaux aristocracy with a modern attitude—this is it. If you want something that looks classic but drinks with energy and lift—this is most definitely it.

2022 was an extraordinary vintage for Bordeaux, it was blessed with a 97 pt review by Wine Spectator who said: "A beautiful vintage. Merlot berries were small and concentrated; Cabernet Franc also relished the conditions. Wines are very aromatic and sleek, with Pomerol and St.-Emilion excelling"

76% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon. 

Supple and agile, generous and succulent, this is textured with fruit purity and a lovely, almost creamy element to the tannins which are really well integrated. Feels cool and confident, Dassault is doing great work and always delivers a charming, easy, polished wine. Beautifully presented and really in balance. May not be one of the most layered and dense wines but this is excellent, juicy, fun, friendly, clean, pure and precise. Love it! Still with minerality that puts you in St-Emillion ~95 Decanter

Some sweet berries such as plums and cherries with hints of dried bark on both the nose and palate. Medium-bodied and attractive with fluidity as well as firm and silky tannins. Drink after 2027. ~94 James Suckling

Deep dark ruby garnet, opaque core, purple reflections, delicate rim brightening. Fine red cherry fruit, hints of plums, fresh orange zest, inviting bouquet. Juicy, red berry nuances, ripe cherries, good freshness, mineral and persistent, some nougat on the finish, a promising food companion. ~94 Falstaff

Intense and concentrated, good lift through the palate, bitter cocoa bean edge to it, fennel, liquorice and crushed rocks, raspberry and black cherry. Full barrel vinification and ageing for the Cabernet Sauvignon, Romain Depons director. ~94 Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

The 2022 Château Dassault is a powerful, inky, concentrated effort that's going to demand – and reward – cellaring. Black cherry liqueur, new leather, graphite, and violet notes define the aromatics, and it's medium to full-bodied, has a juicy spine of acidity, nicely integrated tannins, and a great finish. Hide bottle for 4-6 years, and it's going to drink nicely over the following 15-20 years. The blend is 76% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon that was aged in 60% new barrels, with 11% in foudre and 10% in amphora. ~93+ Jeb Dunnuck

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