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Le Dome 300cl 2016
HED75957
300 cl
12.5%
£475.00
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Le Dôme is one of several Chateaux owned by acclaimed vigneron, Jonathan Maltus, and is a relative newcomer to the Bordeaux scene having first been released in 1996. Based in Saint-Émilion, the estate was created and developed from different parcels located close to Châteaux Beau-Sejour Becot, Canon and Angelus. As is typical for Le Dôme, the 2016 is a blend of 80% Cabernet Franc and 20% Merlot. It is full-bodied and incredibly intense, with huge levels of extract and awesome aromatic complexity yet is impeccably balanced throughout.
95 Jane Anson
The chewy frame really does take some time to climb, thoroughly suggest giving this either a few more years in bottle or a long carafe. There is gorgeous fresh mint and eucalyptus in the centre, surrounding the muscular and rippling tannins, and this is a physical wine that pulls you upwards with its acidity, but struggles to escape the heat of the vintage. Don't expect the delicate, fragrant Cabernet Franc of great Loire - think instead luscious chocolate-enrobed violet flowers, with damson, black cherry and blueberry fruits. Neil Whyte winemaker, Jonathan Maltus owner. 80% new oak for ageing, malolactic in new oak.Jane Anson15th January 2025
15 Jancis Robinson
Tasted blind. Flatteringly rich nose with a really voluptuous texture but it could do with just a little more freshness. A bit overdone. And then it oxidised in the glass. Drink immediately! (JR)Jancis Robinson22nd January 2020
Vinous
The 2016 Le Dôme has a delightful, perfumed bouquet of dried-blood-tinged red fruit and wilted rose petals, gaining harmony all the time in the glass. So far, so good. However, the palate evidenced some oxidation. Two bottles were opened and both showed similar traits. I'll reserve judgment for now and seek to re-taste. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.Neal Martin1st August 2020
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