La Dominique St Emilion Gcc 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
La Dominique
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion (Bordeaux) — Grand Cru Classé
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot (≈85%), Cabernet Franc (≈12%), Cabernet Sauvignon (≈3%)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable critic scores for the 2020: Vinous 95–96, Decanter 94–96, Jeb Dunnuck 95–97, Neal Martin (Vinous) 93–95, James Suckling 94, Wine Enthusiast 94

Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant, blackberry and black cherry with cocoa, graphite, tobacco and violet florals; limestone minerality, fresh acidity, polished yet firm tannins and a long savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, lamb, duck with foie gras, truffled dishes, mature cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean bulgogi/BBQ, soy-braised short ribs, mushroom hot pot and umami-rich Japanese dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, sorted; fermentation in temperature-controlled vats; élevage ~14 months in French oak (~50% new) with a portion aged in amphora/eggs.

Vineyard Info
Owned by the Fayat family since 1969; c. 29 hectares on the Saint-Émilion–Pomerol border. Modern winery by Jean Nouvel; recent technical upgrades and consulting have improved style and consistency.