Le Dôme St Emilion Grand Cru 2009
Deeper and richer in structure than the 1996, as you would expect with a wine that is 15 years younger, this shows strong liquorice and espresso, coffee bean, christmas pudding, baking spice. Delivers the expected muscularity and swagger of a luscious, concentrated St Emilion, then the upwards pull of fresh acidity and violet fragrance reminds you of the dominant presence of Cabernet Franc. Great quality, vivid, excellent grip and length, this is confident with clear personality. Harvest September 26 for Merlot and September 30 for Cabernet Franc, Neil Whyte winemaker. 80% new oak, with the percentage of new oak brought down as of the 2007 vintage.
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