Chateau Le Dome Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé 2007 côtes-de-francs From vines averaging 45 years

From vines averaging 45 years old planted in red silty clay soil over limestone base with a warmer west facing exposition

green-tinged silver

This is an amazing microclimate that allows the low-yielding vines to ripen at their leisure with a canopy that keeps moving along with minimal stress

lime acidity

Chateau Le Dome Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé 2007 côtes-de-francs From vines averaging 45 yearsThe palate is opulent and full bodied with spicy black fruits, saturated tannins and a texture so smooth you could slide down it. The production of Le Dome is not large at around 1,000 cases. What little exists, however is made with no expense spared in the pursuit of excellence.