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2009 Le Dome

By Le Dome

2009 Le Dome from Le Dome, Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux

Astride the illustrious wine landscape of Bordeaux, the Saint-Emilion appellation carries with it a certain gravitas – a gravitas that the 2009 Le Dome from Le Dome embodies with aplomb. The vintage 2009 delineates itself as a remarkable year for Bordeaux, delivering wines of extraordinary structure and longevity, characteristics that are resplendently evident in this particular offering.

 

An Exemplar of Vigour and Elegance

The 2009 Le Dome presents an assemblage led by Cabernet Franc backed by a minuet of Merlot, imparting upon it a fascinating duality of vigour and elegance. The season graced vineyards with optimal conditions, ensuring the grapes reached their zenith of ripeness. Poured into the glass, this vintage radiates a vivid garnet hue whilst unfurling an aromatic orchestra of fresh blackcurrant, refined oak, and hints of graphite that beckon the palatal encounter.

Upon tasting, investors and aficionados alike will discover a symphony of layered complexity - disciplined tannins dance alongside concentrated fruit notes, augmented by an undercurrent of spice acquired through judicious ageing in French barrique. The 2009 harvest has bequeathed this wine with composure and depth that speaks to its cellar-worthy potential.

 

Tailored for Discerning Palettes and Portfolios

Combining the opulence bred by a generous season with the artistry innate to Le Dome’s winemaking philosophy, the 2009 Le Dome is tailored for those who understand the confluence of pleasure and investment. It remains a standout within the acclaimed Saint-Emilion crus, glimmering with the promise of escalated grace as it evolves gracefully within the bottle.

In summary, laced with complexity and balanced sophistication, the 2009 vintage from Le Dome heralds exceptional value to both oenophiles seeking olfactory delight and investors discerning cellar augmentation – a dual breadth culminating to one magnetic focal point: 2009 Le Dome. Such wines not only gratify present consumption desires but pledge pronounced grandeur in future revelations.

Current market price

£2,000.00

12x75cl

Highest score

99

POP score

105.26

Scores and tasting notes

99

One of the most distinctive wines made in Bordeaux, Le Dome has one of the highest percentages of Cabernet Franc of any claret I can think of. Composed of 80% Cabernet Franc and 20% Merlot, it exhibits a certain delicacy and elegance (due to the Cabernet Franc component) in addition to resounding power, concentration, depth and multidimensional personality. Black/purple to the rim, it offers strikingly intense notes of spring flowers, raspberries, mulberries and wood smoke, medium to full body, sweet tannin and a cunning intensity and texture that suggest finesse and delicacy. However, the wine’s richness, length and lingering depth build incrementally in this exceptional St.-Emilion. It will be drinkable in 4-5 years and should age for two decades or more. This is Jonathan Malthus’ finest wine to date.

Robert Parker Jr - The Wine Advocate, 22 December 2011

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