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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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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