Tasting Notes

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Robert Parker Wine Advocate Lisa Perrotti-Brown - 05 Mar 20
Deep garnet colored, the 2010 La Dominique is scented of pencil lead, menthol and leather with a core of black cherry compote, stewed plums and dried mulberries. Medium to full-bodied, it has a sturdy frame of firm, chewy tannins and lively acid supporting the muscular fruit, finishing on a lingering mineral note.
Drinking Date: 2020 - 2037
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Inside Bordeaux Jane Anson - 10 Oct 24
The structure of 2010 allows the highly extracted fruit and oak a frame to build out around, and this has impact and character, but it struggles to really deliver a mouthwatering freshness. 50% new oak for ageing. Michel Rolland consultant, 37hl/h yield.
Drinking Date: 2024 - 2040
90
Vinous Neal Martin - 01 Apr 20
The 2010 La Dominique has a very pure bouquet with perfumed red cherries, crushed strawberry and rose petal aromas. The oak here is evident but well integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity, lightly spiced but very well balanced with admirable composure and freshness towards the finish that displays cedar and white pepper notes. It just loses a bit of momentum in the glass. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners 10-Year On Bordeaux horizontal.
Drinking Date: 2022 - 2040
16.5
Jancis Robinson Julia Harding - 12 Feb 20
Tasted blind. Deep opaque garnet. Lively and more youthful than the Ch Gracia just tasted. Dark fruit and peppery spice. Finely textured, rich and juicy. Good harmony in a big wine. Mature red fruits on the finish, slimmer tannins than many. (JH)
Drinking Date: 2018 - 2030
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Bordeaux

Red Bordeaux, globally renowned, is crafted in France’s Bordeaux region from grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. These full-bodied wines feature dark fruit flavours, earthy and spicy notes, and often benefit from ageing. Top producers include Château Margaux, Château Latour, and Château Lafite Rothschild. White Bordeaux, made from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, offers styles from crisp to rich, with citrus and tropical notes. Sweet Bordeaux wines, like Sauternes, are famed for their rich sweetness and flavours of apricot and honey, with Château d’Yquem as a leading producer.