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Tasting notes
Score 95/100 · Wine Spectator

Powerful, magnificent, complex and rich, with generous black cherry, curran t and vanilla aromas and flavors shining through the tough tannins, turning a bit chocolatey on the finish. Has everything it needs to age classically . Best after 1996. James Suckling, Wine Spectator 1989

Critic scores

Critic scores
92
92/100

Average Score

95
95/100

Wine Spectator

88
88/100

Robert Parker

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88 points
Robert Parker
Score 88/100 · Robert Parker

The 1986 has a deep ruby/garnet color, and a spicy bouquet of toasty new oak, rich, plummy fruit, and minerals. This is followed by a wine that is full bodied and intense, with impressive extract, and tremendous power and persistence in its finish. It does not have the opulence or precocious appeal of vintages such as 1990, 1989, or 1982, yet it has reached full maturity. It is a firmer, structured, more Medoc-styled La Dominique. Anticipated maturity: Now-2005. Last tasted 11/95. Robert Parker, Bordeaux Book, 3rd Edition # B1

About the producer

4-3-La-Dominique
La Dominique

This 29-hectare estate’s site speaks for itself, neighbouring Cheval Blanc, Figeac, Evangile and La Conseillante at the northwestern edge of Saint-Emilion, where the appellation meets Pomerol.

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Product details

Grape Blend

Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

13.5%

Classification

Grand Cru Classé

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