The Dome - Château Teyssier - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2011

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

92 / 100

byIan D'Agatathe8/31/2014

Good bright ruby. Fresh raspberry, crushed stone, orange zest and white pepper on the nose, complemented by an intense note of violet. Juicy and penetrating but youthfully imploded, showing outstanding precision to its very pure flavors of raspberry, red cherry, white pepper and blood orange. This has the inner-palate aromatic lift of a first growth. Finishes with outstanding verve and rising, palate-staining tannins that remain this side of dry. If there was ever a cabernet franc vintage, 2011 is it, and Le Dome (80% cabernet franc!) has taken full advantage. But this wine needs at least a decade of cellaring to gain in plumpness and become a bit more user-friendly. Jonathan Maltus notes that the cabernet franc at Le Dome is exceptional, but admits that "on its own, it would make for an undrinkable wine--tight and hard as nails--or a wine that would take forever just to become approachable, never mind enjoyable; the merlot helps make it a little juicier and rounder." (92(+?) points)

Wine Advocate

94 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe5/2/2014

I’m not sure you can still call this the flagship wine of proprietor Jonathan Maltus given the other top wines he’s producing. Le Dome, which is dominated by an incredibly high percentage of Cabernet Franc (80%) and the balance Merlot (20%), is a special effort that must be tasted to be believed. The 2011 boasts gorgeously juicy blue, red and black fruits intermixed with floral and spice aromas. This supple, velvety-textured, opulent, medium to full-bodied, ethereal St.-Emilion is another stunning effort. It is amazing how well Maltus does whether the vintage provides great raw materials, or if he is confronted with more difficult challenges as he was in 2011. Drink this brilliant effort over the next 10-15 years.

Wine Spectator

91 / 100

byJames Molesworththe3/31/2014

A fruit-driven version, with lots of boysenberry, plum skin and crushed blackberry notes pumping along. Loads of charcoal and tar course underneath, holding sway through the finish. This offers a ripe structure and substantial fruit. Best from 2015 through 2023. 1,000 cases made.

Jamessuckling.com

94 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe2/19/2014

Wow. This is really well done for the vintage, with blackberry, dark-chocolate and mineral character. It’s full-bodied, with very integrated tannins and a long, long finish. It shows wonderful length. Try it in 2019.

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

91-94 / 100

byIan D'Agatathe5/12/2012

(80% cabernet franc and 20% merlot): Very deep ruby. Initially brooding aromas of red cherry, strawberry jam, flowers and white pepper; this really began to express itself with air. Then smooth, rich and highly perfumed in the mouth, with enticing red fruit and mineral flavors leading to silky-sweet tannins. The finish is complex and multilayered, with a very slight hint of cabernet franc leafiness that adds to the wine's appeal. Incidentally, the cab franc on this site was planted in 1956 in response to the merlot shortage due to the severe frost earlier that year. An excellent Le Dome, but for the money, I'd go with Vieux Chateau Mazerat or Le Carré this year from Jonathan Maltus's very impressive line-up of 2011 wines.

Wine Advocate

94-96 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/30/2012

Proprietor Jonathan Maltus produced 1,000 cases of this phenomenal 2011. A blend of 80% Cabernet Franc and 20% Merlot, this backward, slightly unformed St.-Emilion is bursting with exciting potential. An inky/blue/purple color is accompanied by notes of wet steel, lead pencil shavings, Asian spice, spring flowers, blueberries and black raspberries. While the aromatics are suppressed, the flavors explode across the palate with thrilling intensity and purity. This should be a remarkable success story in this vintage, which has been somewhat forgotten as it follows the great years of 2009 and 2010. Give the 2011 5-6 years of cellaring in order to develop more aromatic complexity, and drink it over the following two decades.

Wein Wisser

18 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe4/30/2012

2018-2032

Decanter.com

17,5 / 20

the4/30/2012

Deep colour. Characteristically fresh, fragrant and long (80% Cabernet Franc). Tight, powerful, tannic frame. A touch less elegance than seen lately. Drink 2018-2030.

The Wine Cellar Insider

92-94 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/27/2012

Inky in color and from a blend of 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, the wine reached 13.10% alcohol. With espresso bean, licorice, earth and black cherry, this wine is densely packed with tannin, black cherry liqueur, licorice and coffee. Structured to age, this will take time to come around. 92-94 Pts

Wine Advocate

90-92 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/27/2012

The 2011 is a blend of 80% Cabernet Franc and 20% Merlot picked 26th September and 30th September with an IPT of 90. It has a luscious bouquet of sweet dark cherry, Xmas cake, vanilla and crushed stone that is well defined and unashamedly modern in style. The palate is medium-bodied with a sorbet like entry, crisp acidity, quite a firm grip in the mouth and a chewy, dry finish. Fine. Tasted April 2012

South China Morning Post

95 / 100

byJane Ansonthe4/24/2012

Plots by Canon, Angélus, sand over crasse de fer, next to three premiers. 80% cab franc, 20% merlot, the percentage of franc has been this high since 2007. Gorgeous colour, glass staining, rich. This is seriously good. Beautifully fresh, and with serious persistency. 13,10% ABV. 1000 cases. 30hl/h

Jancis Robinson

16 / 20

byJulia Harding MWthe4/24/2012

Drink 2017-2028
Very ripe and very sweet on the nose. Cherries and damsons to the fore combined with malty chocolate notes. Densely structured, filled with ripe fruit and overall the power dominates the freshness. Tough finish at the moment but maybe it will settle. (JH)

Wine Spectator

90-93 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/10/2012

This has some good flesh, with a succulent edge to the boysenberry and fig flavors, backed by mocha and anise on the finish. Offers a thick feel, but isn't heavy in the end. This should stretch out nicely.—J.M.

Wine Enthusiast

92-94 / 100

byRoger Vossthe4/6/2012

While the wood is prominent, so is its concentrated, perfumed fruit. With its immense structure, this wine is spicy and very intense. —R.V

Jamessuckling.com

91-92 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/1/2012

Sweet flavors of berry, minerals and dark chocolate follow through to a full body, with firm tannins and a long finish. Tight and solid.

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Couleur	Rouge
Pays	France
Appellation	Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Millesime	2011
Contenance	Bouteille (75 cl)

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Couleur	Rouge
Pays	France
Appellation	Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Millesime	2011
Contenance	Bouteille (75 cl)
Domaine	Château Teyssier

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