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La Dominique 2003 75cl

Grand Cru Classé | St. Emilion | Bordeaux | France
CHF 81.10
Critics scores
17 Rene Gabriel
04: Dunkles Rubin; satt in der Mitte. Intensives, leicht rauchiges Waldhimbeerenbouquet. Dichter Gaumen, viel Konzentration zeigend, Schokonoten im dichten Finale. Wirklich gut gelungen, kann vielleicht noch zulegen. (17/20). 08: Himbeeriges Bouquet, Dropsnoten, süsslich mit Vanilletouch. Im Gaumen eher schlank, wiederum angenehm süss, endet kernig mit einer Griotte-haften Säure. Wirkt etwas easy. trinken (2009 - 2020)
88 Wine Spectator
Aromas of blackberry and meat follow through to a full-bodied palate, with fine tannins and a fruity finish. Delicious already. Best after 2006. 5,000 cases made. ?JS
82 Robert Parker
This is one of my favorite estates (I recently enjoyed the gorgeous 1989 and 1990), so it was painful to write the following comments. The consistently disappointing, hollow, tannic, hard, evolved 2003 has a huge hole in the middle. It reveals a dark crimson color as well as pinched, emaciated flavors. Drink it over the next 4-5 years.
Producer
Château La Dominique
Located in the western part of Saint-Émilion, bordering the Pomerol appellation, Château La Dominique takes its name from the Caribbean island where the first owner made his fortune. The vineyard is surrounded by other illustrious estates such as Château Cheval Blanc and Château-Figeac to the west, and Château La Conseillante and Château L'Évangile to the north. Clément Fayat came away utterly enchanted from a visit to La Dominique and eventually acquired the château in 1969. Consisting of deep gravel and sand, the superb terroir is planted with Merlot and Cabernet Franc vines. The combination of these grape varieties, accompanied by meticulous work in the vineyard and cellar, accounts for a wine whose balance and fruity exuberance impress even the most demanding of connoisseurs. An inveterate entrepreneur, Clément Fayat decided to initiate a particularly ambitious renovation program in 2010 (in conjunction with architect Jean Nouvel) to go along with the improvements being made to his wine. Today, the contemporary red winery is equipped with a large fermenting room, a welcoming reception area as well as a brilliant restaurant.