2014 La Dominique Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 3L
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REVIEWS

JS 94 JA 93 WE 93 JL 92 WS 92
JS 94

jamessuckling.com, March 2018

Very precise aromas of blackberries, blueberries, oyster shell and sweet tobacco. Subtle yet complex. Full-bodied, tight and silky with a reaching tannin structure that drives through the palate. Excellent at the end...
JA 93

janeanson.com, December 2021

Deep plum colour, plenty of enticing fruit on the nose, this is really the point at which you start to see quality taking a step up in this vertical. Dark chocolate shavings, a touch of burnt oak, with plump and textured...
WE 93

Wine Enthusiast, September 2017

This is a very fine wine, bringing together sophisticated tannins and rich black fruits. It has structure, acidity and a juicy core that are well balanced, ripe and with great intensity. This is a serious wine from...
JL 92

TheWineCellarInsider.com, February 2017

Floral, spicy, earthy and loaded with fresh, ripe , sweet, red berries, smoke and spice, the wine is medium bodied, elegant, refined and will drink well young. The wine was produced from a blend of 85% Merlot, 15%...
WS 92

Wine Spectator, April 2015

(WS89-92 points) Friendly raspberry, cherry and spice notes mingle here, with bright acidity and a light brambly edge holding the finish.

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Saint Emilion
Vintage 2014
Size 3L
Percent alcohol 13.5%

The 2014 La Dominique Bordeaux Blend is a red wine from the Saint Emilion sub-region of Bordeaux, France. Produced by La Dominique, this vintage showcases a balanced and sophisticated profile. The wine is predominantly composed of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc, and it features an alcohol content of 13.5%.

According to Wine Enthusiast, this wine scores a 93 and is described as "a very fine wine, bringing together sophisticated tannins and rich black fruits." Roger Voss elaborates that it has "structure, acidity and a juicy core that are well balanced, ripe and with great intensity." Voss recommends aging the wine and suggests it will be at its best starting from 2022.

James Suckling, who awarded the wine a 94, notes its "very precise aromas of blackberries, blueberries, oyster shell, and sweet tobacco." He praises its full-bodied nature, tight and silky tannins, and a long finish, calling it "subtle yet complex." Suckling believes the wine will be excellent starting in 2020.

Wine Spectator offers a slightly more reserved review, scoring it between 89-92 points. They highlight the "friendly raspberry, cherry and spice notes" with "bright acidity and a light brambly edge holding the finish." This suggests a wine that is approachable and enjoyable to a range of palates.

Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com gives the wine a 92, describing it as "floral, spicy, earthy and loaded with fresh, ripe, sweet, red berries, smoke and spice." Leve emphasizes its medium-bodied, elegant, and refined nature, predicting it will drink well young.

Jane Anson, who also scores the wine a 93, highlights its "deep plum colour" and "plenty of enticing fruit on the nose." She notes the wine’s "dark chocolate shavings, a touch of burnt oak" along with "plump and textured blackberry and raspberry fruit." Anson appreciates the sense of freshness and the overall quality and precision, mentioning the wine's yield of 36hl/h and its 60% new oak aging process.

In summary, the 2014 La Dominique Bordeaux Blend is highly praised for its sophisticated structure, complex aromas, and balanced flavor profile, making it a noteworthy selection for both immediate enjoyment and future aging.