James Suckling (JS) — 95–96/100 · JamesSuckling.com, 29/05/2020
Tight and tannic with lots of structure, yet it shows sweet, ripe fruit in the center palate. Really intense, fruity center palate here. Clearly up the the level of the 2016 and 2015.
2019 Dome
- Region
- Bordeaux
- Appellation
- Saint Emilion
- Classification
- Grand Cru
- Format
- 6x75cl
- Price
- £680 per case (In Bond, GBP)
- Availability
- In stock
- Critic score
- 96/100 (AG)
- Drinking window
- 2025+
In Bond Fine Wine. 2019 Château Dome, Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, France. Grand Cru • Red Bordeaux in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 96/100 (AG). Drinking window: 2025+. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
What the critics say
Jane Anson (JA) — 96/100 · Inside Bordeaux, 26/01/2022 · Drink 2029-2048
A kick of turmeric, cloves, cinammon spice and sweet black cherry get things off to a powerful start. This is an excellent Le D'me that showcases the big-shouldered signature style of this wine while maintaining a subdued, restrained core of fresh acidities. Skilful winemaking, delivering on its En Primeur promise. Harvest October 1 and 10 (all grapes brought in over two separate days). Neil Whyt…
Jane Anson (JA) — 97/100 · Inside Bordeaux, 2025-01-15 · Drink 2026-2042
Chocolate block, velvety damson and black cherry fruit, fragrant crushed roses, this is delicious, with grip and lift, showcasing the slate scrape that I love in great wines, and it is here in abundace. One of my favourite vintages in the line up, showing grace and plenty of engaging textural interest, with Cabernet Franc character bursting out of the glass. Will age no question, a shade less mus…