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Chateau Dalem – Exclusive Conversation With Owner Brigitte Rullier-Loussert

We sat down with Brigitte Rullier-Loussert at Château Dalem in Fronsac, a historic Bordeaux estate quietly producing wines of depth and character.

In this relaxed conversation, she shares the story of taking over the family property from her father — and how what began as obligation slowly became passion.

A rare glimpse into the woman guiding Dalem today, shared over a tasting across decades.

During this private conversation, Brigitte reveals stories, philosophies, and winemaking insights few people outside the estate ever hear.

Inside this conversation you'll discover.

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The moment Brigitte suddenly found herself responsible for Château Dalem — and how what began as obligation slowly turned into passion for the estate.
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Why a “forgotten” Bordeaux vintage like 2002 can suddenly come back to life decades later — and what warmer years like 2018 reveal compared with the classic balance of 2019.
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The small but crucial detail in Dalem’s vineyards — 15 separate plots — that quietly shapes the complexity of the wine.
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How guidance from Michel Rolland and later Eric Boissenot helped shape Dalem’s style — moving from power toward finesse.
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 Brigitte’s philosophy for making wine:

“Dalem is Dalem — you like it or you don’t.”

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