Le Dome Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2020 750ml

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Le Dome Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2020 750ml

Name: Le Dome Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2020 750ml
Brand: Le Dome
SKU: 972909
Price: 219.94 USD
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Rating: 96.7 (7 reviews)

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JD 97pts

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The 2020 Le Dome is a blend of 80% Cabernet Franc and 20% Merlot with an alcohol of 13.9% and a pH of 3.69. The Merlot was harvested on September 29th, with the Cabernet Franc on October 8th and 9th. It is being aged in 80% new French oak barrels. Deep garnet-purple in color, it comes storming out of the glass with thunderous scents of stewed plums, blueberry preserves and chocolate-covered cherries, followed by impactful, fragrant notions of rose oil, ground cloves, eucalyptus and pencil shavings. The palate is jaw-droppingly elegant, considering the power of the nose, featuring elegantly crafted black and red fruit layers with very ripe, finely grained tannins and tons of freshness, finishing long and perfumed.

Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Saint Emilion

Size: 750ml
Color: Red

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Le Dome

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Varietal

Red Bordeaux

There are few regions in the world with stricter regulations in regards to wine production and grape varietals than those found in Bordeaux, France. Here, in the home of the world's finest wines, the type and quality of grapes used is of utmost importance, and the legendary wineries which work on the banks of the Gironde river have mastered the careful art of juice blending to find the perfect balance for their produce. Whilst there are six 'official' Bordeaux grapes, the two key varietals for almost every fine Bordeaux wine are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and with good reason. Whilst Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are renowned for their acidity and astringency, strong fruit and spice flavors and full body, Merlot grapes are notably rounded, soft, fleshy and lighter on tannin. The combination of these two varietals, along with a small percentage of (commonly) Petit Verdot or Cabernet Franc, is the perfect balancing act â€“ the two grape varietals cancel out each others weaker points, and accentuate all that is good about the other.

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France

France, often regarded as the heart of the wine world, boasts a rich history, diverse terroirs, and a captivating variety of grape varietals. From the renowned vineyards of Bordeaux to the picturesque landscapes of Burgundy, France offers a wine lover’s dream journey. Whether you’re new to the world of wine or a seasoned enthusiast looking […]

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Region

Bordeaux

Bordeaux: The Pinnacle of Terroir Expression In the illustrious realm of wine, Bordeaux stands as a beacon of excellence, where history, tradition, and terroir converge to create some of the world’s most iconic wines. Bordeaux’s rich mosaic of vineyards is characterized by the left bank, right bank, and the sweet symphony of Sauternes. Each of […]

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Appellation

Saint Emilion

The beautiful sub-region of Saint Emilion in France's legendary Bordeaux region is regarded as the home of many of the world's finest red wines. The blending techniques employed in Saint Emilion have been passed down for generations, and aim to express the very finest flavors of the grape varietals used, most commonly Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The climatic conditions in Saint Emilion are perfect for growing many of the Bordeaux grapes, and high yields of exceptional quality are commonplace. Fed by the mighty Gironde river and benefiting from superb clay and gravel based soils, Saint Emilion produces millions of bottles of high quality blended and unblended red wines each year, and continues to be a firm favorite of wine experts and the general public alike.

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WA 99pts

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WE 97pts

Wine Enthusiast

This Cabernet Franc-dominated, single-parcel wine is rich, with a great structure and dense tannins. The perfumed black fruits are impressively textured and the wine promising long aging. Drink from 2027.

JD 97pts

Jeb Dunnuck

Jonathan Maltus’s 2020 Le Dôme looks to be a brilliant wine. Mostly Cabernet Franc from a site not far from Angélus, it has a beautiful array of darker berry fruit (as well as some blue tinges) to go with medium to full-bodied richness, a pure, seamless texture, and ultra-fine tannins. Thomas Duclos now consults here, and the wine today plays more in the finessed, elegant, classically styled end of the spectrum while not giving up much with regard to fruit, richness, or texture. The freshness and purity of this 2020 is something, and it’s going to shine with 4-6 years of bottle age yet keep for two decades.

TWI 97pts

The Wine Independent

The 2020 Le Dome is composed of 80% Cabernet Franc and 20% Merlot. Deep garnet-purple colored, it rolls out of the glass with notes of redcurrant jelly, black raspberries, wild blueberries, and rose oil with hints of sassafras, cinnamon stick, and pencil shavings. The medium-bodied palate is vibrant and energetic, with tight-knit red and blue fruit layers and loads of floral accents, textured with fine-grained tannins, finishing long and refreshing.

VM 96pts

Vinous Media

The 2020 Le Dôme has a complex bouquet with black cherries, blueberry and subtle tobacco aromas. Fine delineation, it gains some intensity with aeration. The palate is the most tensile of Jonathan Maltus's 2020s: fine tannins, touches of white pepper and balsamic, nicely focused towards the finish that lingers in the mouth. Excellent.

DC 96pts

Decanter

Sappy, intense, beautifully fresh florals and well defined tannins, with the signature muscled broodiness of Le Dôme. There is a gorgeous chalkiness on the finish giving clear uplift without taking away from the generosity of the blueberry and raspberry fruit. New cellars, designed by Sir Norman Foster, will be opening fully for the 2021 harvest, and there is a hope that Le Dôme will be classified in next year's 2022 ranking (if so, this 2020 vintage would have the right to put it on the label).

JS 95pts

James Suckling

Notes of plums and blueberries with pine cones, sweet spices, violets and asphalt. Full-bodied with firm but very fine tannins that continue to expand throughout the palate. Shows tension and liveliness to its blue-fruited character. Lingering, polished finish with notes of crushed stones. Drink from 2026.

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