chateau la dominique grand cru classe st emilion

Château La Dominique

Château La Dominique, Grand Cru Classé, St Emilion, 2005

Name: Château La Dominique, Grand Cru Classé, St Emilion
Brand: Château La Dominique
Price: 840 GBP

93/100

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

92/100

Vinous

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all 2005

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2005
12x75cl
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£840.00

Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

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.

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We have created a system where every case is independent, thereby ensuring a trail of ownership and peace of mind for every customer.

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Critic Reviews

92/100

Neal Martin,

Vinous

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.

drinking window 2019 - 2032

date of review 04/2019

93/100

Robert Parker,

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

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.

drinking window 2015 - 2030

date of review 06/2015

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This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.