Description
DC 97pts
Decanter
High-toned and hedonistic displaying multitudes of arresting blackcurrant, prune and fig aroma with a beguiling minty floral lift. Sensuous and velvety, framed by verdant tannins which entwine with the sleek acidity. This will run and run. (Platinum Medal, DWWA)
JD 95pts
Jeb Dunnuck
This estate has a terrific terroir and lies next to Cheval Blanc and Ripeau. Their 2018 Château La Dominique offers a medium to full-bodied, beautifully elegant and refined style to go with complex aromatics of black raspberries, cassis, spring flowers, and exotic spices. It’s not the biggest or richest wine out there, but it has class, elegance, and purity. This beautiful wine will drink nicely in its youth due to its balance, but will also age gracefully. The blend is 85% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon that hit 14.5% alcohol and a pH of 3.65.
JS 95pts
James Suckling
Aromas of blueberry, mulberry, spiced plum, walnut, tobacco and cigar box on the nose. It’s full-bodied with firm, silky tannins that frame a core of ripe blue and purple fruit. Polished and rich with wonderful depth. Better from 2024.
WE 95pts
Wine Enthusiast
93–95. Barrel Sample. This wine from a Vignobles Clément Fayat château is continuing to make great strides. It is powerful, revealing blackberry fruits, firm acidity and dense tannins. Coming together, they will give a fine wine.
VM 94pts
Vinous Media
The 2018 La Dominique is a racy, pliant wine. Sweet spice, mocha, dried flowers and menthol infuse this succulent, expressive Saint-Émilion. Even with all of its obvious concentration, the 2018 retains terrific freshness and poise, not to mention tons of character. Tasted two times.
WS 94pts
Wine & Spirits
Very juicy and fruit-driven, with mouthfilling currant paste, boysenberry compote and loganberry notes bouncing through. The bramble-edged finish needs a bit of taming, but the purity and length are appealing. Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. 6,250 cases made. Score range: 91 – 94
WA 92pts
Wine Advocate
Deep purple-black in color, the 2018 La Dominique is quite cedary to begin, with truffles and fungi wafts over a core of baked plums, Morello cherries and boysenberries plus tree bark scents. Full, concentrated and packed with black fruit, it has rounded tannins and just enough freshness to lift the finish.
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