1990 La Dominique
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The 1990 La Dominique is the vintage that introduced me to the property early on in my career. It has a perfumed and floral bouquet with more black fruit than red, clove, truffle and a touch of peppermint. The palate is medium-bodied with rounded tannin, perhaps rustic in style compared to the modern-day wines, but there is impressive depth with a truffle, cedar and tobacco finish that actually reminds me of a Vieux-Château-Certan. It is a bit obvious but still thoroughly enjoyable. Tasted at the vertical tasting at La Dominique.
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A soft, low acid, fruity 1990, this fully mature wine exhibits notes of cedar, spice box, fruitcake, licorice, black currants, and cherries. Full-bodied, opulent, and exotic, it is best drunk now and over the next 4-5 years. This is a very sexy, fruity, attractive wine. Release price: ($275.00/case)
Delicious red. Medium-ruby color. Aromas of tobacco, ripe berry and earth. Medium- to full-bodied, with soft tannins and a chocolate, meat and fresh fruit aftertaste.--1990 Bordeaux retrospective. Drink now. 7,000 cases made.James Suckling, Wine Spectator 2000
About the producer
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.