Château LA DOMINIQUE
Grand cru classé
- 2016
- Saint-Émilion
From 2005, La Dominique, prestigious terroir adjacent to Cheval Blanc, L'Évangile and La Conseillante, returns in great shape. His velvety and sensual style places him halfway between Saint-Émilion and Pomerol : “the tannin texture is very Pomerol-like, then the silky, floral, firm follow-through continues with the class of the great Saint-Emilions” (Bettane & Desseauve).
The 2016 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - January 2020): 91/100 "The 2016 La Dominique has a feisty, intense bouquet that flirts with being overworked, though with aeration it appears to gain more cohesion and control. The palate is medium-bodied with quite dry tannins, grippy and assertive, though it needs more flesh to come through and keep everything on an even keel."
- To keep or to drink :
- Ready to drink
- Apogée :
- 2024-2038
- Potential alcohol :
- 14.5%
From the same producer
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From 2005, La Dominique, prestigious terroir adjacent to Cheval Blanc, L'Évangile and La Conseillante, returns in great shape. His velvety and sensual style places him halfway between Saint-Émilion and Pomerol : “the tannin texture is very Pomerol-like, then the silky, floral, firm follow-through continues with the class of the great Saint-Emilions” (Bettane & Desseauve).
The 2022 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025): 96/100 "The 2022 La Dominique is gorgeous, elegant and gracious. Dark red/purplish fruit, mocha, lavender, spice and new leather abound. A wine of exquisite finesse, La Dominique is positevely stellar in 2022. All the elements are so well balanced. I especially admire the wine's energy and class."
J-M Quarin (February 2025): 95/100 "The least we can say is that the ageing succeeded. The first tasting was a surprise, but the second confirmed this great success. Dark, deep, crimson colour. The nose is highly aromatic, with ripe, creamy fruit and a subtle touch of raspberry and truffle. Smooth on the palate, savoury in the middle, at once mellow and powerful, the wine evolves over a long, complex period in terms of its aromas and staying power. A superb wine. Bravo!"
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée:
- 2026-2037
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From 2005, La Dominique, prestigious terroir adjacent to Cheval Blanc, L'Évangile and La Conseillante, returns in great shape. His velvety and sensual style places him halfway between Saint-Émilion and Pomerol : “the tannin texture is very Pomerol-like, then the silky, floral, firm follow-through continues with the class of the great Saint-Emilions” (Bettane & Desseauve).
The 2022 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025): 96/100 "The 2022 La Dominique is gorgeous, elegant and gracious. Dark red/purplish fruit, mocha, lavender, spice and new leather abound. A wine of exquisite finesse, La Dominique is positevely stellar in 2022. All the elements are so well balanced. I especially admire the wine's energy and class."
J-M Quarin (February 2025): 95/100 "The least we can say is that the ageing succeeded. The first tasting was a surprise, but the second confirmed this great success. Dark, deep, crimson colour. The nose is highly aromatic, with ripe, creamy fruit and a subtle touch of raspberry and truffle. Smooth on the palate, savoury in the middle, at once mellow and powerful, the wine evolves over a long, complex period in terms of its aromas and staying power. A superb wine. Bravo!"
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée:
- 2026-2037
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From 2005, La Dominique, prestigious terroir adjacent to Cheval Blanc, L'Évangile and La Conseillante, returns in great shape. His velvety and sensual style places him halfway between Saint-Émilion and Pomerol : “the tannin texture is very Pomerol-like, then the silky, floral, firm follow-through continues with the class of the great Saint-Emilions” (Bettane & Desseauve).
The 2021 vintage in the press:
Vinous ( N.Martin - November 2023): 91/100 “The 2021 La Dominique has a very Left Bank-inspired nose, xhich is surprising as the Cabernet components comprise only 15% of the blend - I suspect this originates from the black pepper, a little austere toward the finish but there is a sense of class and restraint here that enhances the freshness and precision.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2026-2037
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From 2005, La Dominique, prestigious terroir adjacent to Cheval Blanc, L'Évangile and La Conseillante, returns in great shape. His velvety and sensual style places him halfway between Saint-Émilion and Pomerol : “the tannin texture is very Pomerol-like, then the silky, floral, firm follow-through continues with the class of the great Saint-Emilions” (Bettane & Desseauve).
The 2020 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - January 2024): 93/100 “Dominique 2020 has lived up to the promising results obtained in barrel. The nose is wonderfully delineated and precise, with a mix of red and black fruits, cedar, graphite and subtle tobacco scents. The palate is medium-bodied, with fine-grained, energetic and taut tannins, and a slightly creamier finish that's more complex than we might have found ten years ago. This is a wine overloaded with promise - one of the best releases in recent years from an estate that's got its mojo back.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2026-2037
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From 2005, La Dominique, prestigious terroir adjacent to Cheval Blanc, L'Évangile and La Conseillante, returns in great shape. His velvety and sensual style places him halfway between Saint-Émilion and Pomerol : “the tannin texture is very Pomerol-like, then the silky, floral, firm follow-through continues with the class of the great Saint-Emilions” (Bettane & Desseauve).
The 2019 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 92/100 “Evolving on smoky, mocha notes, the 2019 is true to its unctuousness, its envelope ready to seduce palates in search of sweetness. Freshness is well preserved in this vintage of concentration. A unifying wine, already open. If we're curious to see how it develops, you can open it now."
Vinous (N. Martin - February 2022): 94/100 “The palate is medium-bodied, with silky tannins, savory red fruits mixed with black pepper and sage, good depth and a spicy, persistent finish. This wine has a bright future ahead of it.”
Jean-Marc Quarin (March 2022): 91/100 “Creamy, truffled nuances. A lot of depth. Delicate on the entry, tender and fruity in the middle, the wine caresses the palate.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2024-2034