Dominique other_regions but it has more of

but it has more of a tannic spine and greater overall structure

Fine and fresh

the wine is dense

There is a fabulous purity to the fruit and a lushness to the texture that lets you know

Dominique other_regions but it has more ofThe 2000 La Dominique is a wine that I thoroughly enjoyed out of barrel but never tasted in bottle. It still has a deep colour with little ageing on the rim. The bouquet is refined and focused, almost broody dark fruits that gradually unfurl, blackberry, briary, a touch of menthol and 5 spice. The palate is medium bodied with supple red and black fruit laced with white pepper and just a touch of dried blood. There is a little meatiness towards the