2022 Chateau La Dominique 6 bottles case

The 2022 Château La Dominique is a brilliant expression of Saint-Émilion, produced by an estate whose history dates back to the 18th century. Its striking contemporary winery, designed by architect Jean Nouvel, reflects a bold spirit that combines heritage with innovation. Neighbouring some of the appellation’s most prestigious estates, La Dominique has earned a reputation for crafting wines of elegance, intensity, and modern refinement.

The 2022 vintage is composed of 85% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon, harvested from gravel and clay-limestone soils. A warm and concentrated growing season yielded small berries of remarkable ripeness, vinified parcel by parcel with meticulous care. Ageing in French oak barrels, part new and part seasoned, has lent both depth and balance to the wine, allowing its fruit to shine with precision.

In the glass, it presents a deep ruby-purple hue and a bouquet of black cherry, plum, and blackberry, lifted by notes of violet and dried rose. Secondary and tertiary aromas of cedar, cocoa, tobacco leaf, graphite, and forest floor add layers of complexity. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied, with polished tannins, vibrant freshness, and a long, elegant finish that lingers with mineral precision.

Critics have praised the 2022 Château La Dominique as one of the estate’s most exciting vintages, highlighting its harmony, finesse, and potential to age gracefully for two decades or more. It is a wine that captures both the history and modern energy of Saint-Émilion, offering collectors a superb example of Right Bank elegance.