Chateau La Dominique • St. Emilion, France
Château La Dominique is the estate’s grand vin, a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé crafted predominantly from Merlot with…Château La Dominique is the estate’s grand vin, a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé crafted predominantly from Merlot with Cabernet Franc and a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon, grown on a mosaic of clay‑gravel, clay‑limestone and sandy-clay soils…Learn More »
$49
/750ml
2014 Retail Average
91
/100
2014 Pro Rating
Ripe dark plum and blackberry fruit takes center stage in Chateau La Dominique 2014, wrapped in a cloak of sweet spice, mentholated warmth, and a touch of smoky oak. Medium-bodied yet quite plush, it carries supple tannins and a graphite-edged finish that feels structured and just a little firm, suggesting this is a characterful but slightly serious Saint-Émilion rather than a glossy crowd-pleaser.
Roast duck with cherries; Herb-crusted lamb chops; Mushroom and truffle risotto
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Château La Dominique is the estate’s grand vin, a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé crafted predominantly from Merlot with Cabernet Franc and a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon, grown on a mosaic of clay‑gravel, clay‑limestone and sandy-clay soils at the border of Pomerol. Traditionally deep, ripe and generous yet fresh, it marries supple, velvety tannins and dark-fruit richness with a subtle mineral and spicy complexity that reflects its prestigious right-bank terroir and modern, precision winemaking.