La Dominique St Emilion Gcc 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
La Dominique
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 80%, Cabernet Franc 12%, Cabernet Sauvignon 8%.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for the 2016 La Dominique include: James Suckling 94; Wine Advocate ~92; Jeb Dunnuck 92; Vinous 90–93; En Magnum 94 (selected press)

Tasting Note
Black cherry, plum, cocoa, tobacco and menthol notes; ripe, medium–full body with firm, silky tannins, lively acidity and a fresh, lingering finish (black fruit, tobacco, cedar).

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, ribeye or braised short ribs, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses (Comté, Manchego). Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (galbi), beef teriyaki, miso-glazed aubergine, hot-pot with meaty broths.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; cold maceration and temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel; aged ~16 months in 60% new oak (rest in 1-yr barrels and tanks).

Vineyard Info
Château La Dominique, a 20-ha Grand Cru Classé estate on the northern St-Émilion plateau near Cheval Blanc; long-standing estate owned by the Fayat family with Michel Rolland as consultant.