Food and wine pairing

Château de La Dauphine 2001

A deep scarlet red colour. Developed on the nose with elegant aromas of undergrowth and fresh truffle.
Full and mellow on the palate, with well-integrated silky tannins and very good extract. A pleasant freshness on the finish, with a hint of liquorice. A well-balanced, fully developed wine with all the elegance and complexity expected of Château de La Dauphine.

Drinking recommendations
Will keep until: 2018
Peak: 2013-2015
Decanting: No, serve immediately after opening.
Servicing temperature 16°C – 18°C

Food and wine pairing
Mushroom quiche, chicken breast flavoured with summer truffles.

Château de La Dauphine 2002

A brilliant scarlet red colour. Aromatic, subtle and spicy on the nose, with aromas of cinnamon and gingerbread.
Still full and mellow on the palate with well-integrated velvety tannins. A touch of acidity on the finish and hints of cedar. The wine is fully developed and well balanced, full of elegance.

Drinking recommendations
Will keep until: 2018
Peak: 2013-2015
Decanting: decant just before serving.
Servicing temperature 16°C – 18°C

Food and wine pairing
Velouté of butternut squash and chestnut, young Comté cheese, cheesecake.

Château de La Dauphine 2003

Deep scarlet colour with brick-red reflections. Fruity aromas of wild cherries in Kirsch on the open and elegant nose.
Full on the palate, very soft and fleshy. Chewy, but the tannins are well integrated with good mouthfeel and hints of cigar.
The finish is also fine, with good length thanks to the tannins. A rich and complex wine.

Drinking recommendations
Will keep until: 2018
Peak: 2013-2015
Decanting: No, but open 30 minutes before tasting.
Servicing temperature: 16°C – 18°C

Food and wine pairing
Tagine of lamb with prunes, mille-feuille of foie gras with spice bread, coulis of Espelette pepper.

Château de La Dauphine 2004

A deep ruby red colour, which contrasts with the subtle nose with hints of cedar and white pepper. Silky and full on the palate with fine and well-balanced tannins.
A long finish, also with some woody notes. A well-balanced wine of great delicacy.

Drinking recommendations
Will keep until: 2020
Peak: 2013-2017
Decanting: decant two hours before serving.
Servicing temperature: 16°C – 18°C

Food and wine pairing
Velouté of pumpkin with ceps, mushroom risotto, fillet of red mullet with a fricassee of asparagus and peppers in langoustine butter.

Château de La Dauphine 2005

A ruby red wine, expressive on the nose which combines strawberry and aniseed. Softly sweet and fresh.
Opulent on the palate with good structure. Hints of truffle and dark chocolate on the finish.
A young wine, but very complex and with a good life ahead of it.

Drinking recommendations
Will keep until: 2025
Peak: 2016-2020
Decanting: decant three hours before serving.
Servicing temperature: 16°C – 18°C

Food and wine pairing
Veal fillets with cream of morel mushrooms and a selection of spring vegetables, Beaufort cheese, vanilla panna cotta with red fruits.

Château de La Dauphine 2006

The ruby red colour is less deep than the 2005. Subtle and understated on the nose, with toasty aromas and hints of leather and grilled almonds.
Round and supple, fresh on the palate with cocoa flavours and cigar box on the finish. A fully developed wine.

Drinking recommendations
Will keep until: 2020
Peak: 2013-2017
Decanting: decant one hour before serving.
Servicing temperature: 16°C

Food and wine pairing
Tapenade and goat’s cheese parcels, rabbit with spice bread.

Château de La Dauphine 2007

Bright colour, tending towards ruby. Expressive nose, with an elegant marriage of fruit and redcurrant, flowers and roses.
Fresh and rounded on the palate, with forest fruits like wild strawberries and a touch of heather
Very clean and very fresh on the finish, reminiscent of the liquorice sticks of our childhood. A well-balanced wine that keeps its promises.

Drinking recommendations
Will keep until: 2018
Peak: 2013-2016
Decanting: decant just before tasting
Serving temperature: 16°C – 18°C

Food and wine pairing
Provençal tuna fondant with a tomato and basil coulis, crispy duck conserve with sweet onions, potato cakes with tomato conserve, tiramisu with strawberries.

Château de La Dauphine 2008

Clear and deep ruby red colour. Rich on the nose with acacia blossom combined with incense and mineral notes, such as pencil lead..
Open on the palate with very delicate tannins and aromas of tobacco and roasted coffee. This faultless wine is a classic Bordeaux.

Drinking recommendations
Will keep until: 2022
Peak: 2016-2020
Decanting: decant one hour or more before serving
Serving temperature: 16°C – 18°C

Food and wine pairing
Slow-cooked lamb, vegetables with sauce, pear and chocolate frangipani.

Château de La Dauphine 2009

This vintage has a deep garnet red colour. Classy on the nose, very expressive signalling the wine’s great elegance. Powerful black fruit aromas like blackberry and blackcurrant combine with vanilla
Well structured on the palate, chewy, with red fruits but also dried fruits such as raisins. A charming and seductive wine with Tuscan characters.

Drinking recommendations
Will keep until: 2030
Peak: 2017-2020
Decanting: decant one hour or more before serving
Serving temperature: 16°C

Food and wine pairing
Parmesan biscuits with coppa and tomato confit, beef fillet in Bordeaux sauce with shallots, 4-year-old Comté cheese.

Château de La Dauphine 2010

Intense garnet red colour. A classy nose for this famous 2010 vintage, combining black cherry with a slightly acid note reminiscent of pear drops
Pure on the palate with an explosion of red fruit and tannin of great intensity, promising well for the ageing potential of this wine.
A treasure that you should have in your cellar, given the complexity and richness of this Château de La Dauphine 2010.

Drinking recommendations
Will keep until: 2030
Peak: 2022-2030
Decanting: decant two hours or more before serving
Serving temperature: 16°C

Food and wine pairing
Duck magret lightly smoked over vine prunings, caramelised apples with nuts, red fruit salad with violets, Mimolette cheese.

Château de La Dauphine 2011

An intense crimson red colour. Fruity on the nose, with red fruits and ripe strawberry
There are also subtle spicy notes, such as cinnamon. On the palate the wine is subtle and attractive, well balanced with tight tannins that will soften over time.

Drinking recommendations
Will keep until: 2025
Peak: 2018
Decanting: 2 hours before serving.
Serving temperature: 16°C – 18°C

Food and wine pairing
Sirloin steak with red wine sauce, wild boar casserole.

Château de La Dauphine 2012

The colour is a deep crimson. Very fruity on the nose with notes of blackberry and blackcurrant marrying elegantly with cigar box aromas. Full-bodied and velvety on the palate. A seductive vintage.

Drinking recommendations
Will keep until: 2030
Peak: 2018-2024
Decanting: 2 hours before serving.
Serving temperature: 16°C

Food and wine pairing
Quail stuffed with grapes, 16-month aged Comté cheese.

Château de La Dauphine 2013

This wine has a clear red raspberry color. The nose is acidulous with notes of red berries. On the palate, the tannins are lively expressing a certain youthfulness that will settle with time.

Drinking recommendations
Will keep until: 2023
Peak: 2020
Decant: 2 hours in advance
Serving temperature: 16°C – 18°C

Food and wine pairing
Tapas, bruschettas, charlotte raspberry and chocolate.

Château de La Dauphine 2014

Deep, glossy ruby red colour. The nose is quite delicate, presenting roasted notes and liquorice, with a fruity hint of Morello cherries. On the palate, there is plenty of substance, with a well-rounded, voluptuous structure. Good length, with a pleasant impression of sweetness on the finish.

Drinking recommendations
Will keep until : 2026
Peak : 2020
Decant: 2 hours in advance
Serving temperature: 16°C

Food and wine pairing
Grilled "black pork" chop, aged gouda.

Château de La Dauphine 2015

Deep-crimson colour, almost velvet-like The nose is quite elegant, presenting ripe red fruits with spicy notes. On the palate, a well-rounded wine, with voluptuous structure. This wine has a beautiful potential of ageing as it is one of the greatest vintages of Bordeaux.

Drinking recommendations
Will keep until : 2030
Peak : 2025
Decant: 2 hours in advance
Serving temperature: 16°C

Food and wine pairing
quail with grapes, rabbit with wine sauce, osso buco

Château de La Dauphine 2016

Deep-crimson colour. The nose is open, presenting ripe strawberry and cherry notes. On the palate, a wellrounded wine, with fruits and spices. This wine has a beautiful potential of ageing as it is one of the greatest vintages of Bordeaux

Drinking recommendations
Will keep until : 2032
Peak : 2025
Decant: 3 hours in advance
Serving temperature: 16°C

Food and wine pairing
lamb with an honey sauce, sliced beef with morels.

Château de La Dauphine 2017

Deep and dark colour with garnet. The nose is open and complex, presenting notes of red and black fruits like cherry, blueberry or raspberry. In the glass appear also aromas of flowers, forest floor and menthol with chalky notes. The wine is soft and smooth even creamy. The freshness gives lenght and charm to the wine.

Drinking recommendations
Will keep until : 2030
Peak : 2027
Decant: 3 hours in advance
Serving temperature: 16°C

Food and wine pairing
Veal marengo, pecorino cheese with truffle, red tuna rossini.

Château de La Dauphine 2018

Ruby red with purplish glints. Expressive, complex nose with notes of black and red fruit (blackcurrants, raspberries). Develops aromas of liquorice, undergrowth and toasted notes with aeration. Smooth on the palate with silky tannins combining power and roundness. Good aromatic length.

Drinking recommendations
Will keep until : 2045
Peak : 2030
Decant: 3 hours in advance
Serving temperature: 16°C

Food and wine pairing
Guinea fowl with grapes, roasted bass with a wine sauce, apple-chocolate crumble.

Château de La Dauphine 2019

Deep color with purple reflections. Exuberant nose of black fruits: black cherries, blackberries and blackcurrants. When aired, notes of licorice and violet give a lot of complexity to the whole. The mouth is opulent with a smooth and creamy texture. The freshness of the mid-palate gives energy to this blend. We find the fruit notes that last a long time in the mouth.

Drinking recommendations
Will keep until : 2039
Decant: 3 hours in advance
Serving temperature: 16°C

Food and wine pairing
Shoulder of lamb cooked for 5 hours

Château de La Dauphine 2020

Aromatic purple color with purplish hues. The wine is aromatic: Morello cherry, blackcurrant with hints of spice. On aeration, notes of menthol, undergrowth and pencil lead complete the bouquet. On the palate, the attack is supple and round, but very voluptuous, heralding many years of cellaring for this great vintage.

Drinking recommendations
Will keep until : 2040
Decant: 3 hours in advance
Serving temperature: 16°C

Food and wine pairing
"Oeufs cocottes" with fresh mushrooms, Tournedos Rossini, chocolate mousse with fresh pear

Château de La Dauphine 2021

Beautiful wine with a deep, brilliant violet color. The nose is expressive and highly aromatic, with notes of “crème de cassis”, red plum jam, and Morello cherry. On aeration, the nose reveals more floral notes of peony and acacia, as well as toast and grilled almonds. The palate is well-balanced, with good concentration. The 2021's tannic structure is creamy, smooth, and balanced with a lovely acidity derived from the Dauphine limestone terroir. The finish is long and delicious! We return to the fruity aromatic bouquet that this wine offers on the nose.

Drinking recommendations
Will keep until : 2040
Decant: 3 hours in advance
Serving temperature: 16°C

Food and wine pairing
Bolognese lasagna, chocolate cake with salt