Château La Dominique, Grand Cru Classé, St Emilion, 2005
Impressive and characteristic St Emilion that shows the gravelly terroir of the property. Fine, but with great fruit and good power; hints of coal tar and smoky oak over a nose of deep purple fruits, good use of oak giving creamy texture on mid-palate and even a hint of vanilla to the fruit, firm tannins on the finish, good length.
critic reviews
The 2005 La Dominique impressed out of barrel but strangely I never encountered it again. Quite deep in appearance, it has a fresh and vibrant bouquet with ample red cherries, mulberry and allspice aromas that soar from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, a fine bead of acidity, smooth in texture with a precise, focused, slightly herbal finish that lingers in the mouth. Excellent. Tasted at the vertical tasting at La Dominique.
This is one of the sexy 2005s, a rarity given this slow-evolving vintage that is evolving more like a glacier. Dense ruby/purple, with sweet cassis fruit, black cherries, fruitcake and cedar, this full-bodied wine has a luscious texture. This is a big La Dominique from proprietor Clement Fayat. It can be drunk now, or cellared for another 10-15 years.