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Dominique 2010

St Emilion, Grand Cru Classé

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Tasting Notes

The La Dominique has a forward ripe blackberry, briary, crushed stone-scented bouquet that is well defined if missing just a little personality. The palate is grippy and assertive on the entry. It is a dense La Dominique that is trying hard to make a good impression, although the finish is pleasant but just needs to say something. This is competent but not riveting, like so many recent vintages of this estate.

Score: 90

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 March 2013

The La Dominique has a very ripe, toasty nose with espresso and a touch of dark chocolate, the oak rather evident at the moment. The palate is rich and decadent on the entry, sappy red-berried fruit, cassis and dark plum, good acidity on the finish, persistent and ambitious. This may well merit a higher score after bottling, as it is difficult to taste at the moment. I remain cautiously optimistic. Tasted April 2011.

Score: 90 - 92

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 27 April 2011

Polished and rich nose with dark deep fruit and dense minerality. Wonderful pure ripe fruit on the palate with a long layered texture and super velvety tannins. So good to drink already now, but tannins will soften over the next four years.

Score: 94

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Maturity: 2017+ 04 February 2013

The wine displays plenty of licorice, Christmas fruitcake, black currants, licorice, truffles and some espresso notes. Full-bodied, viscous and somewhat reminiscent of many 2009s, given its blast of fruit, glycerin and heady alcohol, this is a beautifully rich St.-Emilion for pleasure seekers. Don’t discount its ageability, as I am sure it has two decades ahead of it.

Score: 93

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2013-2033 01 February 2013

Probably the finest La Dominique made since the wonderful duo of 1989 and 1990, the explosively fruity, dense purple-hued 2010 offers notes of licorice, roasted herbs, truffles, black raspberries and blueberry liqueur. Full-bodied and unctuously textured with sweet tannin as well as good freshness and precision, it should drink well for 15-20 years. P. S. The final blend was 77% Merlot and 23% Cabernet Franc that achieved 14.5% natural alcohol.

Score: 92 - 94

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 04 May 2011

Rounded, rich, thickly textured but smooth. Plenty of flavour and richness but I'd like a bit more energy and freshness.

Score: 16 - 17

Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2017-2027 10 April 2012

A slightly roasted nose. Dense black fruit with good fat. Powerful but with some elegance.

Score: 90 - 92

Albany Vintners, - 29 April 2011

Very dark, concentrated blackish crimson. Meaty and very ripe aromas. But there is some refreshing minerality under all the ripeness too. Racy and fine boned. Really a very attractive, complete wine. Almost Côte-Rôtie texture! Very successful. (17.5+ Points)

Score: 17 - 18

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2018-2030 14 April 2011

You have to go back to 1989 to find a vintage as fine as this. Elegant, lifted, crushed berry fruit aroma and flavour. Ripe, precise tannins. Long, fresh, persistent finish.

Score: 17 - 18

Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2018-2035 01 April 2011