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Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2022 Le Dôme is everything I thought it would be. Dense and packed to the core, the 2022 is very tightly wound at this early stage, and yet all the elements are impeccably balanced. Cabernet Franc drives Le Dôme, and that is very much in evidence here. Espresso, mocha, new leather, incense and dried herbs all meld together in this heady, exotic Saint-Émilion. 01/2025

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Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2022 Le Dôme, matured in 80% new oak, has an expressive bouquet with graphite-tinged black fruit, a hint of espresso and blueberry aromas that emerge with time, though it is not as strong on the nose as it was in barrel. The well-integrated oak becomes more elegant as it opens in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins and pastille-like black fruit accompanied by a touch of allspice. It has a gentle but insistent grip on the finish and will need just two or three years in bottle. This is a classy Le Dôme from Jonathan Malthus. 01/2025

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Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

The 2022 Le Dôme is 80% Cabernet Franc and 20% Merlot that comes from the Mazaret and Gaste Bourse lieux-dits. It has a vivid purple hue as well as a killer perfume of ripe blue fruits, cassis, sappy flowers, and darker chocolate. This carries to a full-bodied 2022 that has a layered, seamless mouthfeel, perfect overall balance, and fine-grained tannins, and it picks up a bloody, salty, mineral-like character on the finish. Beautifully done, it needs just 4-6 years of bottle age and will see its 30th birthday in fine form. 02/2025

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James Suckling

James Suckling

A rich, concentrated and full-bodied St.-Emilion showing tons of blackberries, dark chocolate, hazelnuts, espresso and roasted spices. Dense with a deep core of black fruit and sweet spices that grow with the ultrafine, filigreed tannins. This is big but beautiful, all rendered in a plush, opulent and powerful way. Very long and potent. Lasting almost one minute. Cabernet franc dominates. Drink from 2028. 01/2025