Deep dark reddish-purple garnet in color. Full, forward & attractive nose of ripe fruit aromas of dark cherries, blackberries & cassis with overtones of earthy/dusty, spices & floral notes, some herbal notes, minerals, anise, coffee/cocoa & a slight hint of oak/vanilla in the background. Medium-full bodied with a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, with layers of lush ripe fruit flavors of cherries, blackberries & dark raspberries with herbs, minerals, spices, coffee, cocoa & a hint of oak/vanilla. Lingering finish. Drinks well at present with decanting & extended airing but should develop further with additional aging at which time it may rate a higher score (95+). An indicative blend of 85% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc & 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. A remarkable wine!
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Night 1: Black cherry, ripe blackberry, and dried orange peel dominated with baking spice showing through. Gently coating tannins. Night 2: caramel and molasses aromas emerged, and the fruit flavors came through as more blended sauce or puree. Milk chocolate accents.
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The perfume, with its white and red flowers, cherries, licorice, smoke, espresso and smoke is gorgeous. Medium-bodied, soft, silky and fresh, the wine provides layers of vibrant, sweet, clean, pure, red pit fruits, black plums, earth, roasted coffee, smoke and chocolate on the palate, which is perfect for its elegant stylings. This is clearly a top vintage for La Dominique. Drink from 2025-2050.
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Dunkle Frucht, Kirschen, floralte Töne in der Nase. Der Gaumen zeigt viel Gerbstoff, wirkt straff, trotz reifer Frucht frisch, saftige Säure, dunkelfruchtiges würziges, Finale. Sehr schöner La Dominique 2026-2044 (Verkostet am 8. November 2022 in Zürich) www.vvwine.ch
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The nose pops with its black raspberry, floral, licorice, espresso, earth and crushed rock aromas. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, soft, silky, fresh, clean and pure. The tannins are silky, with endnotes leaving you with a trail of sweet, refined red fruits. Give it 3-5 years in the cellar, allowing it to fill out and it will be easy to taste over the next 2 decades after that. 93-95 Pts
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93-95 vvPunkte Feiner Duft, Kräuter, Kirschen, Blüten, Stein, würzige Noten, sehr komplex. Der Auftakt ist straff, frisch, saftig, mittlerer Körper, sehr gute Gerbstoffqualität, die Säure ist stimmig, hält den Wein wunderbar frisch, trägt ihn in einen würzigen und langen Abgang. Einmal mehr ein sehr schöner La Dominique 2026-2044 (April/Mai 2021) vvWine.ch
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Near opaque, vibrant and glossy appearance. Ripe and fresh nose, notes of boozy chocolate and black cherry with some red touches. Luxurious feel to this. Some alcohol/vapour, but in balance with the style, more of those liqueur chocolates, this is layered and generous and very long with it.
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12/15/2023 - Vinnut Likes this wine: 96 Points
Deep dark reddish-purple garnet in color. Full, forward & attractive nose of ripe fruit aromas of dark cherries, blackberries & cassis with overtones of earthy/dusty, spices & floral notes, some herbal notes, minerals, anise, coffee/cocoa & a slight hint of oak/vanilla in the background. Medium-full bodied with a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, with layers of lush ripe fruit flavors of cherries, blackberries & dark raspberries with herbs, minerals, spices, coffee, cocoa & a hint of oak/vanilla. Lingering finish. Drinks well at present with decanting & extended airing but should develop further with additional aging at which time it may rate a higher score (95+). An indicative blend of 85% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc & 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. A remarkable wine!
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12/3/2023 - OldHick95 Likes this wine: 95 Points
Night 1: Black cherry, ripe blackberry, and dried orange peel dominated with baking spice showing through. Gently coating tannins. Night 2: caramel and molasses aromas emerged, and the fruit flavors came through as more blended sauce or puree. Milk chocolate accents.
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6/10/2023 - PlanetX wrote: 94 Points
Union Grands Crus Bordeaux (UGC) 2020 Tasting (Hangar 14, Bordeaux): Very attractive fruit, in fact maybe a bit too much - picked a little late? Never less good balance with good mouthfeel.
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3/21/2023 - Jeff Leve wrote: 95 Points
The perfume, with its white and red flowers, cherries, licorice, smoke, espresso and smoke is gorgeous. Medium-bodied, soft, silky and fresh, the wine provides layers of vibrant, sweet, clean, pure, red pit fruits, black plums, earth, roasted coffee, smoke and chocolate on the palate, which is perfect for its elegant stylings. This is clearly a top vintage for La Dominique. Drink from 2025-2050.
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3/6/2023 - Zweder wrote: 93 Points
UGCB tasting Bordeaux 2020 Walkaround tasting so in general just short notes (Beurs van Berlage, Amsterdam.): Luxurious wine with beautiful oak, juicy dark berries, good acidity, tannin and length with a slight touch of sweetness in the finish. 93+
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3/6/2023 - FransS wrote: 92 Points
The 2020 vintage UGCB tasting in Amsterdam 03/06/2023 (Amsterdam): A black fruit (CS) impression, pure and tasty, with sufficient concentration in the midtaste; there is a good balance, although the tannins need some further ripening.
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1/24/2023 - kevinpatrick Likes this wine:
2020 Bordeaux UGCB -- the 3rd straight great vintage? Possibly (Washington DC): UGCB Washington DC tasting:
Earthy nose, softly aromatic
Rich mouthfeel, tasty dark cherries with some spice
Savory finish
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1/9/2023 - vvWine.ch wrote: 93 Points
Dunkle Frucht, Kirschen, floralte Töne in der Nase. Der Gaumen zeigt viel Gerbstoff, wirkt straff, trotz reifer Frucht frisch, saftige Säure, dunkelfruchtiges würziges, Finale. Sehr schöner La Dominique 2026-2044 (Verkostet am 8. November 2022 in Zürich) www.vvwine.ch
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6/3/2021 - Jeff Leve wrote: 94 Points
The nose pops with its black raspberry, floral, licorice, espresso, earth and crushed rock aromas. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, soft, silky, fresh, clean and pure. The tannins are silky, with endnotes leaving you with a trail of sweet, refined red fruits. Give it 3-5 years in the cellar, allowing it to fill out and it will be easy to taste over the next 2 decades after that. 93-95 Pts
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5/22/2021 - vvWine.ch wrote: 94 Points
93-95 vvPunkte Feiner Duft, Kräuter, Kirschen, Blüten, Stein, würzige Noten, sehr komplex. Der Auftakt ist straff, frisch, saftig, mittlerer Körper, sehr gute Gerbstoffqualität, die Säure ist stimmig, hält den Wein wunderbar frisch, trägt ihn in einen würzigen und langen Abgang. Einmal mehr ein sehr schöner La Dominique 2026-2044 (April/Mai 2021) vvWine.ch
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5/10/2021 - chatters wrote:
Airoldi - Bordeaux En Primeur 2020 (Quay Restaurant, International Passenger Terminal, Sydney): Softly plummy, sweet spice, slight alcohol warmth on the nose...In the mouth it's plummy with sweet spice, velvety tannins, softly easy, simple, balanced, pleasant with slight non-intrusive alcohol heat.
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4/22/2021 - Shrewsram Likes this wine: 93 Points
Near opaque, vibrant and glossy appearance.
Ripe and fresh nose, notes of boozy chocolate and black cherry with some red touches.
Luxurious feel to this. Some alcohol/vapour, but in balance with the style, more of those liqueur chocolates, this is layered and generous and very long with it.
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