Chateau la Dominique - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2012

Vinous

94 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe1/31/2016

Wine Advocate

93 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/30/2015

This is a gorgeous, hedonistic, yet complex La Dominique with an inky purple color, oodles of blue, red and black fruits, sweet tannin, a generous, opulent, full-bodied mouthfeel, and a long finish. This 2012 is sensational and further evidence of the rebound of La Dominique after a few years of mediocrity. It is a sleeper of the vintage to be drunk over the next 15 years.

Jamessuckling.com

90 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe2/15/2015

A red with dried fruits, blanched almonds and white chocolate that follow through to a firm palate, bright acidity and a fruity finish. Drink in 2016.

Wine Spectator

90 / 100

byJames Molesworththe2/10/2015

Offers a lively spice box profile, with anise, cinnamon and clove notes studding the core of crushed plum and boysenberry fruit. A light savory shading runs through the caressing, open-knit finish. Best from 2016 through 2022. 7,500 cases made. –JM

Jancis Robinson

15,5 / 20

the12/11/2014

Dark crimson. Strange nose, as though some unusal oak had played a part. Some rather excessive green notes on the end and a hint of oily oakiness.Drink

2017-2024

Jancis Robinson

15,5 / 20

the10/23/2014

Dark crimson. Strange nose, as though some unusal oak had played a part. Some rather excessive green notes on the end and a hint of oily oakiness.

Le Point

14 / 20

byJacques Dupontthe5/16/2013

Fruité net, boisé marqué, joli fond de vin, juteux, très écrasé par le bois à ce stade mais prometteur. O= 2017 G= 10 ans

Wine Advocate

85-87 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/6/2013

The La Dominique is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. It has a very tight, slightly taciturn bouquet that does not exude the expressiveness of say Grand Mayne of Dassault. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly tough tannins. As usual, I just don’t feel the harmony at this stage and it seems a little attenuated towards the finish. Tasted April 2013.

Wine Spectator

89-92 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/30/2013

Vivacious blueberry, lingonberry and blackberry fruit bounces along here, with a briary underpinning and buried spice notes on the juicy finish. —J.M.

matthewjukes.com

17 / 20

byMatthew Jukesthe4/30/2013

Jean-Marc QUARIN

15,5 / 20

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/29/2013

Couleur sombre, intense et belle. Nez fruité et crémeux. Bouche moelleuse, arrondie, parfumée et plutôt grasse dans l'ensemble. Longueur normale.

Jancis Robinson

17 / 20

byJulia Harding MWthe4/26/2013

Drink 2018-2025
Very dark, black almost to the rim. Refined aromas – restrained pure dark fruit, a very very slight and attractive leafy note. Smells cool. Cedary, firm and has lots of lovely Bordeaux elegance. Beautifully proportioned. Finishes dry but not drying. Very fine tannins and plenty of them. (JH)

Wine Advocate

90-93 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/26/2013

The 2012 La Dominique is a hedonistic, medium to full-bodied effort with lots of black olive, black raspberry, licorice and kirsch characteristics. It is a well-endowed, fleshy, succulently textured wine exhibiting outstanding ripeness, no dilution and sweet tannin. Consume it over the next 10-15 years.

This is a resounding success for La Dominique, which seems to have returned to the path of glory after a wayward trek.
Drink: 2013 - 2028

The Wine Cellar Insider

89-91 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/26/2013

Licorice, jammy cherries, espresso, spice box and floral notes open to medium bodied, spicy, red berry filled wine. 89-91 Pts

My Bettane + Desseauve

16,5-17 / 20

the4/25/2013

Onctueux, fin, fruit et fleurs, texture tendre et souple, finale facile, tannin soyeux, chair suave.

Jamessuckling.com

89-90 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/4/2013

A wine with a full body, and a very good depth of ripe, velvety tannins. Plenty of fruit. Balanced and juicy.