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Château La Dominique Grand Cru Classé St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2009
Ratings on Delectable
Bob McDonald 
Last tasted in June 2021. A rich ruby red. Initially a muted nose, not giving much. After time in decanter there was rich cassis, cigar box, plummy Merlot (unusually 100% here), and mint. On the palate that cassis coming through with sweetish savoury notes. More guts than I was expecting. Disagree with Julia Harding MW with her drinking window of 2017-2020. This should cruise for another 5 years.
Last tasted in June 2021. A rich ruby red. Initially a muted nose, not giving much. After time in decanter there was rich cassis, cigar box, plummy Merlot (unusually 100% here), and mint. On the palate that cassis coming through with sweetish savoury notes. More guts than I was expecting. Disagree with Julia Harding MW with her drinking window of 2017-2020. This should cruise for another 5 years.
9.2Bob McDonald
Mid to dark Crimson. Initially not giving much on the nose after decanting. After some time and a lot of swirling in the glass, aromas of black currant and McBaren’s Plum Cake pipe tobacco which I used to smoke at college many decades ago. Unusually for La Dominque this is 100% Merlot with zero Cabernet Franc. Palate is still lively and fresh with a long future ahead. Supple and persistent. La Dominique is surrounded by high profile neighbours with the best parcels bordered by Cheval Blanc. Other neighbours include Figeac, Conseillante and L’Evangile. Will leave the next for 2 or 3 years.
Mid to dark Crimson. Initially not giving much on the nose after decanting. After some time and a lot of swirling in the glass, aromas of black currant and McBaren’s Plum Cake pipe tobacco which I used to smoke at college many decades ago. Unusually for La Dominque this is 100% Merlot with zero Cabernet Franc. Palate is still lively and fresh with a long future ahead. Supple and persistent. La Dominique is surrounded by high profile neighbours with the best parcels bordered by Cheval Blanc. Other neighbours include Figeac, Conseillante and L’Evangile. Will leave the next for 2 or 3 years.
9.2Bob McDonald
Nearly 100% Merlot in this Right Bank Blend. Cassis and dusty plum. Unmistakably Bordeaux. Sweet palate but drying tannins to finish off.
Nearly 100% Merlot in this Right Bank Blend. Cassis and dusty plum. Unmistakably Bordeaux. Sweet palate but drying tannins to finish off.
9.0
Brian S
Nose: burnt toast, charred meat. Taste: black plum, charred black cherries, tobacco. 86% merlot. 50% new barrels, 18 months.
Nose: burnt toast, charred meat. Taste: black plum, charred black cherries, tobacco. 86% merlot. 50% new barrels, 18 months.
8.7Bob McDonald
Cassis and Dust - Dusty dark fruit. Only medium weight- restrained, dare I say elegant. Correct to drink the first of the 6 I bought now / from the acclaimed 2009 vintage. Not as rich and full bodied as expected. A merlot dominant blend usually around 70%. This Vineyard sits next to Cheval Blanc. Post script - I found out that in 2009 the wine was 100% Merlot.
Cassis and Dust - Dusty dark fruit. Only medium weight- restrained, dare I say elegant. Correct to drink the first of the 6 I bought now / from the acclaimed 2009 vintage. Not as rich and full bodied as expected. A merlot dominant blend usually around 70%. This Vineyard sits next to Cheval Blanc. Post script - I found out that in 2009 the wine was 100% Merlot.
9.3
Daacat Daacat
400块的酒，很好喝。菌菇
400块的酒，很好喝。菌菇
9.2
John Pavlovich
Aging nicely, it showed well today, quite enjoyable on a hot summer day.
Aging nicely, it showed well today, quite enjoyable on a hot summer day.
9.2
Lisa Fried
Flinty stone and graphite and cassis, but also some dry tartness, with cherries.
Flinty stone and graphite and cassis, but also some dry tartness, with cherries.
9.4Anaïs Jollivet
Christmas dinner...
Christmas dinner...
8.7
Niels Busschots
This wine is finally opening up after 8 years. Will become even better within this and 3-4 years.
This wine is finally opening up after 8 years. Will become even better within this and 3-4 years.
8.8
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