Dominique other_regions_italy melissa the most prominent of

melissa the most prominent of all

which is not surprising given the fact that the Chave family has more experience than just about anybody in the winemaking world (the domaine was founded in 1481 - nearly a decade before Christopher Columbus discovered America

this is an impressive set of wines

is steady and strong

Dominique other_regions_italy melissa the most prominent 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