Chateau La Dominique 2008 Saint Emilion
| Category: | Chateau La Dominique |
|---|---|
| Category: | dry |
| Wine color: | red |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Bordeaux |
| Winery: | Chateau La Dominique |
| Grape variety: | Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot |
| Classification: | Grand Cru Classé |
| Vintage: | 2008 |
| Alcohol (in %): | 13,8 |
| Volume (in l): | 0,75 |
Due to its location - next to Château Cheval Blanc - the wine from Château La Dominique has a specific expression that combines delicate floral aromas with a well-balanced and smooth fruity body.
The vineyards at this winery cover 23 hectares and the subsoil consists of clay, gravel and sand. The wines are aged in oak barrels for 16-18 months, 60% of which are new barrels.
The wines from Chateau La Dominique offer a pleasant aroma of blackberries, liquorice, sweet blueberries and vanilla. The well-structured palate expands beautifully in the mouth and shows beautiful fruitiness and balance.
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Château La Dominique
Château La Dominique is located in the northwestern part of the Saint-Émilion appellation. Records of La Dominique date back to 1690, although it was first mentioned as a wine estate under its current name in 1785. The name is derived from Dominica in the Caribbean, where the owner made his fortune.
The local vineyard covers 29 hectares, and the soil consists of clay, gravel, and sand. The grape varieties are as follows: 89% Merlot and small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Since 2019, a bit of Malbec has also been added. The wines age in oak barrels for 16–18 months, with 60% of the barrels being new.
Château La Dominique was classified as Grand Cru Classé in 1955. The estate benefits from a good terroir similar to its neighbors, which include Cheval Blanc, Figeac, La Conseillante, and L’Evangile.
