2012 Dassault
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The 2012 Dassault is intensely ripe, powerful and concentrated, with plenty of jammy dark fruit and sweet oak. There is no shortage of immediacy here, that is sure, but I find the wine a bit monolithic.
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This property has been on the upswing for a number of years now, and the 2012 Dassault is showing brilliantly. Dense plum/purple, with sweet blueberry, plum and blackcurrant fruit, the wine cuts a broad, full-bodied swath on the palate. It has silky tannins and is forward, seductive and opulent. Drink it over the next decade or more. This is a beauty and a real crowd-pleaser.
Darkest black cherry colour. Pure dark cassis fruit and just a touch of oak spice but nicely in check to promote the fruit. Tannins are on the dry side, with oak tannins also prominent. Just a little bit drying but there's probably enough fruit stuffing for it to come good with plenty of time in bottle. (JH)