Chateau la Dominique Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classe 1998

Description

La Dominique’s 29 hectares, lying in a prime location in the northwest of Saint-Emilion, bordering the Pomerol appellation, are distinguished by their magnificent terroir. Surrounded by prestigious châteaux like Cheval Blanc, Figeac, La Conseillante, L’Evangile, this Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé is an exceptional property which judiciously combines the authenticity of an 18th century residence with the modernity of a new winery, designed by the eminent architect Jean Nouvel.

Production

Area : 22 ha

Soil : Brown soils with clay, old sands mixed with gravels on a clay sub-layer Grape Varieties : 83% merlot - 14% cabernet franc - 3% cabernet sauvignon Average age of the vines : 28 years Density : 9 000 vines/ha

Pruning : Guyot simple and double. The load being adapted to the vigour of each vine

Harvesting : Entirely hand-picked from septembre 26th to october 9th Winemaking : Stainless steel tronconic vats, thermo regulated

Ageing : 16 month : 60% new oak barrel

Yield : 45 hl/ha

Award and Rating

Jancis Robinson : 17/20

RVF : 17/20