{"product_id":"la-dauphine-merlot-2019-dry-red-wine","title":"La Dauphine Merlot 2019 Dry Red wine 750ml 14.5% France","description":"\u003cp\u003e🍷 La Dauphine Merlot 2019 Dry Red wine brings generous Merlot fruit and the freshness of Cabernet Franc together in a characterful Bordeaux red. From the hills of Fronsac on Bordeaux’s Right Bank, this dry wine offers a satisfying balance of richness, savoury detail and a firm, refined structure. It is a lovely choice for a relaxed dinner with good food, or a thoughtful gift for someone who enjoys expressive French wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🌿 Organically grown grapes are central to the estate’s approach. The blend combines 90% Merlot with 10% Cabernet Franc, drawing on Fronsac’s clay and limestone soils. Careful selection and parcel-by-parcel winemaking help preserve the fruit’s character, followed by around twelve months in French oak barrels, with 30% new oak. This brings depth and gentle woody complexity while allowing the fruit and freshness to remain at the heart of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🍒 In the glass, Château de La Dauphine Merlot 2019 Dry Red wine shows a deep ruby colour and inviting impressions of plum, ripe cherry and blackberry. Delicate tobacco, herbs and warm spice add a savoury dimension as the wine opens. The palate is full and juicy, with ripe, finely woven tannins and a fresh mineral edge. Dark fruit continues into a long finish, making each sip feel generous yet composed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🍽️ Pair it with grilled steak, slow-roasted lamb, duck breast or mushrooms served with a rich sauce. Aged hard cheeses also suit its fruit and structure. Serve at 16–18°C in a generous red-wine glass; an hour of aeration can help the aromas unfold. Let it develop slowly alongside the meal rather than rushing the first glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e✨ La Dauphine Merlot 2019 Dry Red wine offers plenty to enjoy today and the structure to reward careful cellaring. Alexandre Ma awarded this vintage 93\/100 in November 2021, recognising a distinctive wine from an estate whose organic approach and precision give Fronsac an appealing voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e📋 Key Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏰 Producer: Château de La Dauphine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌍 Country: France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📍 Region \/ appellation: Fronsac AOC, Bordeaux\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📅 Vintage: 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍷 Style: Dry red, full-bodied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍾 Volume: 750 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💪 Alcohol: 14.5% ABV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪵 Maturation: Around 12 months in French oak; 30% new barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔒 Closure: Cork, wax seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 Aromas \/ flavours: Plum, cherry, blackberry, tobacco, herbs and spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌡️ Serve: 16–18°C; around one hour of aeration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍽️ Pairing: Steak, lamb, duck, mushrooms and aged hard cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍇 Grapes: 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏆 Highest verified score: Alexandre Ma — 93\/100 (November 2021)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Château de La Dauphine","offers":[{"title":"France \/ Bordeaux \/ Dry","offer_id":46807844159642,"sku":"3760106165979","price":155.0,"currency_code":"GEL","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/7053\/5578\/files\/chateau-la-dauphine-fronsac-2019-front.png?v=1791110313","url":"https:\/\/www.alcozon.ge\/products\/la-dauphine-merlot-2019-dry-red-wine","provider":"Alcozon","version":"1.0","type":"link"}