I have visited Ch la Dominique a few times now, not for the wine I must admit, not that I dont like them, but because their new restaurant la Terrasse Rouge, is my favourite in Bordeaux. Amazing architecture, a view over some of Pomerol and St Emilion's most important estates, and of course, bloody good food.
Off the restaurant, La Dominique is a Chateau that seem to get it. Putting on my new world marketing hat, there are very few wineries in Bordeaux that are actively building brands. A visit to most will show you that while there is ever improving production facilities, much renovation is simply to reinforce a luxury image, and for owners to 'keep up with the Joneses'. While Dominique has also seen renovations to its facilities to improve wine quality, something which of course has to be done, the 'aesthetic' renovations are shared with the public. Tours are easy to book, there are direct sales of the wines and of course there is the restaurant. Whether interested in wine or not, a visit to La Dominique is a memorable and enjoyable experience. It may not be a well known name now, but I will be betting that will change.
Now to the wine. Dense, masculine and maybe a little aggressive at present. Licorice and coffee complexities. Looks ok and nothing inherently wrong, but maybe time will allow it to evolve into something more my style. 89 Points
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