Château Dalem

Best wishes for the New Year 2009. Glad to welcome you at Château DALEM.

The house at Dalem of the style of 18th century is well located only separated from the Saint Emilion slopes by the county town of Libourne and the Pomerol vineyard. The DALEM Vineyard was founded in 1610 by Crabit family and soon became reputed among...

Area 13 hec Average of the vine 40 years Soil type Slopes and false plateau Sub-soil Chalky clay Molasse Grape variety 90% Merlot 10% Cabernet franc Winemaking techniques Grapes are harvested when fully ripe with a sorting table before and after the full...

Beautiful "gironde" house, fall 19th century. Family estate since 1860, Brigitte Rullier does now steer it since 2002. Vines of Château DE LA HUSTE are located on the highest side of the town of Saillans. In an old french, "la huste" means "bump".

Area 5hec Average age of the vine 40 years Soil type Chalky clay hills and false plateau over a sandstone Sub soil Molasse du Fronsadais Grape varieties 90% Merlot 10% Cabernet franc Winemaking techniques Manual picking when the grapes are fully ripe...

**** * Lovely intensity and purity of fruit. Polished tannins. Freshness and lenght. Gains in elegance and finesse. 2010-18. DECANTER (april 2007) note: 16,5 Dark, healthy crimson, Bright, sweet yet earthy – very honest nose. Round and energetic. Impressive....

note: 89 Typically a richly fruity, elegant effort with good purity, the 2005 is bigger, more structured, and substantial than most vintages, yet remains charming and ideal for near-term consumption. Enjoy it over the next 7-8 years. Last tasting after...

Vintage 2004 **** Highly recommended Rich, luxurious, modern style. Continues the trend towards greater elegance seen in 2003. Lovely dark cherry aroma and flavour. Good density. Fine tannic structure. Drink 2008-2014. Decanter.com ( April, 2004) Brigitte...

Vintage 2008 Woody, tobacco, smoke, powerful in mouth, round, a bit too woody, a bit rustic, alcoohol. Vintage 2007 Silver Medal Concours des Vins d'Aquitaine in 2009 Guide des Vins GILBERT & GAILLARD édition 2011 Note : 85/100 Attractive purplish-blue...

Brigitte RULLIER LOUSSERT Château DALEM F - 33141 SAILLANS Phone: (+33) 5 57 84 34 18 Fax: (+33) 5 57 74 39 85 mailto: chateau-dalem@wanadoo.fr