2022 Chateau La Dominique Saint-Emilion Grand Cru [JD97][WS93]

Producer: Chateau La Dominique 
Region: Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux, France  
Blend: 88% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, 1% Cabernet Sauvignon 
Year: 2022 

Jeb Dunnuck, 97 Points 

"The 2022 Château La Dominique might be the finest I've tasted from this estate. Located in the northern part of Saint-Emilion, not far from Cheval Blanc as well as the Pomerol border, with plenty of clay in the soils, it's based on 88% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon, raised in 50% new barrels. Gorgeous darker currant and black cherry fruit, chocolate, leafy herbs, and a Pomerol-like damp earth character all define the aromatics, and it's medium to full-bodied, has incredible purity, silky tannins, and a great finish. It's a gorgeously textured, seamless, balanced Saint-Emilion that already offers pleasure yet has a solid two decades of prime drinking ahead of it. Bravo." 

Wine Spectator, 93 Points 

"Youthfully plump and juicy in feel, with a ball of cherry and blackberry compote wrapped in black licorice and carried by a tug of warm earth on the finish, showing a nice savory hint throughout. Understated overall, with sneaky length and focus on the finish. Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2026 through 2038." 

Alcohol: 15% 

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