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La Dominique 2006

RegionBordeaux
Subregion France > Bordeaux > Right Bank > St Emilion
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietyMerlot

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Tasting Notes

Tasted at the château, the 2006 La Dominique has an attractive bouquet with notes of roasted herbs and cloves infusing the red berry fruit, and yes, just a hint of the Japanese nori that Robert Parker remarked upon in his note several years ago. The aromatics seem fully mature. The palate is medium-bodied with chunky ripe black fruit, grainy in texture, perhaps just a little rustic but at least it is fresh. There is just a touch of dryness entering on the ferrous finish, therefore I would be inclined to drink this over the next 8-10 years.

89
Neal Martin, RobertParker.com, May 2016

Very dark brownish purple. Lifted nose - very appetising. Sweet, very slightly inky palate. Inky finish. Rather dried fruit in the middle - a lack of fruity flesh. Hole in the middle.

15.5
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, April 2007

Full ruby-red. Aromas of black plum, molten chocolate, mocha and licorice show a slightly liqueur-like aspect. Creamy-sweet and lush, with a generous texture to the black cherry, violet and bitter chocolate flavors. Finishes sweet and smoothly tannic but with good backbone. This is the first vintage to be vinified by Jean-Luc Thunevin.

89
Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar, May 2009

Good intensity on the nose with raspberry leaf, a touch of cedar and well integrated new oak. The palate has firm tannins, harmonious with some nice Cabernet Franc lending it a savoury edge. Good length, but just a touch of astringency marring the finish. Tasted April 2007.

88/90
Neal Martin, RobertParker.com, April 2007
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