2020 Chateau Dauzac Margaux

The story behind this château reads like something out of a history book. Back in 1190, Pétrus d'Auzac inherited these very lands from Richard I, King of England. Fast forward through centuries of aristocratic approval, and you've got yourself a wine that earned its stripes as a 5th Growth Grand Cru Classé in 1855—a title that still carries serious weight today.

Here's where it gets interesting. In 1924, the same family behind the famous 2nd Growth Ducru-Beaucaillou took over Château Dauzac. They did something bold: they gave it that distinctive yellow label you see today. It was a statement piece then, and it still stops people in their tracks now.

The estate has seen its share of owners over the years—French businessmen, insurance companies, you name it. Each one left their mark, constantly improving the vineyard and winemaking techniques. Since 2020, successful French entrepreneur Christian Roulleau has been calling the shots, continuing this tradition of excellence.

Spread across 120 acres, the vineyard is mostly Margaux appellation territory (111 acres to be exact), with the rest classified as Haut-Médoc. The grape lineup is classic Bordeaux: Cabernet Sauvignon takes the lead, backed up by Merlot and Petit Verdot. What's really cool is how they've embraced the future—implementing biodynamic and organic farming practices that respect both the land and the wine.

Behind the scenes, Éric Boissenot serves as the estate's consulting winemaker—one of Bordeaux's most respected professionals. This guy works with 40 of the 1855 Classified estates, including the legendary Lafite, Margaux, Latour, and Mouton Rothschild. When someone of his caliber is behind your wine, you know you're in for something special.

All of this—the history, the terroir, the expertise—comes together in every bottle of Château Dauzac Margaux. It's a wine that tells a story while delivering serious quality, making it worthy of any serious wine lover's attention.

2020 was a great year for the Left Bank. Vinous Media awarded this year with a 97-point review and said: "Two thousand-twenty is an exceptional vintage for Bordeaux, certainly the best in the 2018-2020 trilogy. Quality is very, very high."

Aging: 15 months in 100% French Oak Barrels, 65% new.