Le Dome 2019
Le Dome 2019 is a dry, medium-bodied red from Cabernet Franc, Merlot (Saint-Émilion, France), in the juicy, fruity reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity fresh; oak influence is little. Good with chocolate, charcuterie, roast chicken, vegan food. Cheapest offer £110.00 at Hedonism Wines.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mendel Cabernet Franc Mendel · Mendoza | £119.93 | |||
| Scipio Sette Cieli 2021 | £95.00 | |||
| Château Le Gay 2000 Château Le Gay · Bordeaux | £125.00 | |||
| Jonata Fenix, Santa Ynez Valley 2020 Jonata · Santa Ynez Valley | £92.00 |
Le Dôme is a prestigious Saint-Émilion Grand Cru vineyard and winery located approximately two kilometres to the west of the town. The estate is under the ownership of Jonathan Maltus, a British entrepreneur of Nigerian origin. Previously, the wine was produced at his Château Teyssier estate, which is situated to the south of Saint-Émilion. This former `garage wine` is produced in limited quantities, and places a strong emphasis on Cabernet Franc, with Merlot as a complementary grape. The 2019 vintage was skilfully extracted, revealing a delightful layer of spices, accented by notes of saffron and cinnamon, intermingled with hints of bittersweet dark chocolate and an abundance of cassis.