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Château La Dominique 2017 (750ml)
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- Country
- France
- Region
- Bordeaux
- Grape
- ["Merlot", "Cabernet Franc", "Cabernet Sauvignon"]
- Vintage
- 2017
- Size
- 750 mL
Description
Saint-Émilion puts Merlot first, with Cabernet Franc as the usual partner. La Dominique's 2017 uses those two plus Cabernet Sauvignon, and the soft tannins of this style make it friendlier than a left bank Bordeaux of the same age.
Lamb chops, duck, mushroom dishes or roast beef will suit it, and so will aged Gouda, after 30 to 60 minutes in a decanter at about 62 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit. It is drinkable now, and it could keep for another five or more years.
Questions about Château La Dominique 2017
- Where is La Dominique?
- It is in Saint-Émilion, right on the Pomerol border and next to Cheval Blanc. The soils there include gravel and clay, which suit Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
- Who owns Château La Dominique?
- Clément Fayat, a French construction businessman, has owned it since 1969. He has also commissioned Jean Nouvel to design the estate's red glass and steel cellar.
- What grapes are in Château La Dominique?
- Mainly Merlot, with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Merlot gives a rounded, plummy wine, and the Cabernets add structure and a little freshness.