Relais de La Dominique Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2020

This dry red wine from the AOC Saint-Émilion Grand Cru is crafted by the historic Château La Dominique. It reveals aromas of black plum, blackcurrant, and crushed stone, supported by a firm structure and enveloping tannins.

Key facts

• Grape variety: Merlot
• D.O. / Region: AOC Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux
• Winery: Château La Dominique
• Soil / Altitude: Brown clay, ancient sands with gravel over clay base
• Ageing / Cellaring potential: 14 months (15% in oak barrels, 85% in stainless steel)

The vineyard

The Merlot grapes come from vines with an average age of 35 years. The soils combine brown clay and ancient sands with gravel over a clay base, contributing to its mineral depth.

Ideal combination

Meat

Meat dishes pair well with full-bodied red wines — they enhance the flavour and soften the richness.

Match

Cheese

Cheeses pair well with wine: hard cheeses with reds, soft and blue cheeses with whites and fortified wines.

Match

Winemaking

Following a manual harvest, the wine undergoes a 14-month ageing process. To preserve the fresh fruit character while adding complexity, 85% of the wine is aged in stainless steel tanks and 15% in oak barrels.

Why buy it

If you are looking for a Bordeaux red with excellent structure and cellaring potential, this wine is an ideal addition to your cellar. Its powerful yet balanced profile will perfectly complement your meat dishes. You can buy Relais de La Dominique Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2020 online directly from our boutique to experience the authentic character of Saint-Émilion.