96 James Suckling
Attractive ripe dark berries and some darker chocolate, no to mention sweet earth and violets. The palate has impressive density and depth, not to mention great length and weight. Mulberry and dark-cherry flavors hold fresh. Best from 2022.
18 Rene Gabriel
85 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 13 % Cabernet Franc, 2 % Cabernet Sauvignon. Extrem dunkles Purpur mit lila und violetten Reflexen. Intensives, eng gegliedertes Fruchtbouquet, viel Kirschen und Johannisbeeren, ein zarter Hauch von Vanille im Hintergrund zeigend. Im Gaumen mit burgundischer Textur, dicht und schon fast berauschend, hoch aromatisch im Finish. 18/20 2022 – 2038
93 Robert Parker
Composed of 85% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon and aged for 16 months in 60% new and 40% one-year-old barrels, the deep garnet-purple colored 2015 La Dominique is earthy on the nose with notions of red and black currants, blueberry compote, spice cake and potpourri. Full-bodied, rich and opulent with beautiful purity, it's soft and seductive in the mouth, finishing long and perfumed, displaying wonderful energy.
92 Wine Spectator
A toasty, fleshy style, with a broad swath of fig and blackberry paste flavors melded with dark ganache accents and a heavy tobacco note. A bit obvious in style, but this has range and length.—J.M.
Attractive ripe dark berries and some darker chocolate, no to mention sweet earth and violets. The palate has impressive density and depth, not to mention great length and weight. Mulberry and dark-cherry flavors hold fresh. Best from 2022.