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2008 Dominique, La Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend: 750ml

$32.99

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WA 90-93

Chuck Hayward, JJ Buckley, March 2011

The vineyard is planted to 80% merlot, 15% cabernet franc, and 5% cabernet sauvignon, with an average age of 25 years. The aromas here are more classical in style and do not show the forward fruit of others from the appellation. The bouquet is primarily of firm earth with hints of bittersweet chocolate, though a bit of ripe fruit can be coaxed out of the glass with some air. With very textural tannins, this wine should age well for 10-15 years.


90 -93 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2009

One of La Dominique's best efforts over recent years, their opaque purple-hued 2008 reveals copious quantities of sweet blueberry and blackberry fruit intermixed with licorice, roasted herbs, and spice. It is a full-bodied, opulent St.-Emilion with sweet tannin and a layered, expansive mouthfeel. This big time sleeper of the vintage should drink nicely for 15+ years.


88 -91 points,

Wine Spectator, April 2009

Crushed blackberry and Christmas pudding aromas. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and very pretty fruit on the finish. Gorgeous. -JS


Chuck Hayward, JJ Buckley, March 2011

The vineyard is planted to 80% merlot, 15% cabernet franc, and 5% cabernet sauvignon, with an average age of 25 years. The aromas here are more classical in style and do not show the forward fruit of others from the appellation. The bouquet is primarily of firm earth with hints of bittersweet chocolate, though a bit of ripe fruit can be coaxed out of the glass with some air. With very textural tannins, this wine should age well for 10-15 years.


90 -93 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2009

One of La Dominique's best efforts over recent years, their opaque purple-hued 2008 reveals copious quantities of sweet blueberry and blackberry fruit intermixed with licorice, roasted herbs, and spice. It is a full-bodied, opulent St.-Emilion with sweet tannin and a layered, expansive mouthfeel. This big time sleeper of the vintage should drink nicely for 15+ years.


88 -91 points,

Wine Spectator, April 2009

Crushed blackberry and Christmas pudding aromas. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and very pretty fruit on the finish. Gorgeous. -JS


About Winery

Château La Dominique, a St. Emilion Grand Cru Classé property had an illustrious reputation during the 19th century which it has recently reclaimed. The catalyst for its modern renaissance was its purchase by motorway tycoon Clément Fayat in 1969. He installed a brand new cuvier and introduced new techniques in the vineyard. He also engaged the services of the ubiquitous Michel Rolland...La Dominique is located on the border with the Pomerol appellation and its vineyards adjoin those of Cheval Blanc. The soils are a mixture of limestone, gravel, sand and clay and the 22 hectares of vineyards are planted with Merlot (80%), Cabernet Franc (15%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (5%). The grapes are fermented in temperature-controlled, stainless steel tanks and the wine is then aged in oak barriques (50-60% new) for 18 months...La Dominique produces intense, ultra ripe, and opulent clarets, which, while hard to resist, tend to show at their best with 7-10 years of bottle ageing.

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