Le Dôme St Emilion Grand Cru 2019

Chocolate block, velvety damson and black cherry fruit, fragrant crushed roses, this is delicious, with grip and lift, showcasing the slate scrape that I love in great wines, and it is here in abundace. One of my favourite vintages in the line up, showing grace and plenty of engaging textural interest, with Cabernet Franc character bursting out of the glass. Will age no question, a shade less muscular than the biggest vintages, which is a bonus in my book. Harvest October 1 and 10 (grapes brought in over two separate days). Neil Whyte winemaker, 80% new oak, Thomas Duclos consultant.