Dominique (la) - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2019

Wine Advocate

90-92 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe7/15/2020

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2019 La Dominique rolls seductively out of the glass with fragrant notions of baked plums, warm blackberries and black cherry preserves plus nuances of spice cake, wild sage, red roses and aniseed. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is coated with decadent black and blue fruits, supported by wonderful freshness and a velvety texture, finishing long and spicy.

Bettane & Desseauve

95-96 / 100

by Bettane & Desseauvethe7/3/2020

"En constante progression, le cru a produit sur les derniers
millésimes des vins dignes du plateau mythique pomerolais.
Le pourcentage de cabernet franc augmente et le cru change de
dimension avec une finesse de gain et une intensité aromatique
tout en subtilité et un fruité plus nuancé"
Le Nouveau Bettane + Desseauve, décembre 2020

Yvesbeck.wine

92-94 / 100

byYves Beckthe6/19/2020

Bouquet fruité et floral aux notes de cerises et de pivoine suivies d’une touche de réglisse. Caractère friand,élégant et légèrement crémeux en bouche. Le vin et soutenu par des tannins parfaitement intégréset estdoté d’une structure rafraîchissante. Un vin précis, équilibré et tout en finesse. 2025-2039

Vinous

94-96 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe6/18/2020

The 2019 La Dominique just shimmers with beauty. Bright, floral and vibrant, the 2019 is a total stunner. Freshly cut flowers, mint, cedar and red cherry jam open up in the glass, but it is the wine's purity that impresses most today. The oak and overall extraction - often an issue at La Dominique in recent vintages - are really well-judged. This is a fabulous showing.

Jeb DUNNUCK

95-97 / 100

byJeb Dunnuckthe6/18/2020

This estate has been on an upward trajectory recently thanks to the efforts of general manager Gwendeline Lucas. The 2019 Château La Dominique is terrific. A rich, beautifully concentrated Saint-Emilion, it has a sexy nose of blackcurrants, black raspberries, tobacco, and damp earth. With an almost Pomerol-like texture, it's deep, plush, and layered on the palate, with a great finish. The tannin quality is also beautiful, and while it's going to drink nicely right out of the gate, it's going to have two decades of more of prime drinking.

Vinous

93-95 / 100

byNeal Martinthe6/16/2020

The 2019 La Dominique has an impressive bouquet, one of the best that I have encountered in recent years, with clean, pure black cherry and blueberry fruit embroidered with violets. The oak is neatly assimilated. The palate is well defined with detailed black fruit laced with graphite, but the real difference vis-à-vis previous vintages is the weight on the mid-palate. There is no hole in the middle and the wine stretches out languorously on the finish. Is La Dominique beginning to realize its potential? This sample suggests that is the case.

The Wine Cellar Insider

94-96 / 100

byJeff Levethe6/10/2020

Celebrating 50 years under the ownership of the Fayat family, the first thing you notice is the dark color. Roses, dark chocolate, espresso, herbs, plums and black cherry scents. With more density than you find in previous vintages, you also find a supple, soft, sensuous, finesse oriented wine with silky, chalky tannins and layers of deep, dark, ripe fruits that express their purity in the long finish. The wine was made from a blend of 85% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine reached 15% alcohol, which is impossible to notice and a 3.7 pH. The Grand Vin comes from 60% of the harvest. 94-96 Pts

Jamessuckling.com

94-95 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe6/4/2020

This is a young red with chewy yet polished tannins that lead to a full-bodied palate with ripe fruit, chocolate and minerals. Some cloves, too. Muscular wine for the vintage, yet remains refined and well crafted.