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2004 Le Dome

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2004 Le Dome from Le Dome, Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux

The 2004 Le Dome from Le Dome heralds a compelling tapestry of intricacy and depth that, even amongst the stately vintages emerging from Saint-Emilion, distinguishes itself with admirable finesse. This wine encapsulates the virtues of a year that was overshadowed in reputation by the opulent 2005, yet it possesses its own set of remarkable attributes that astutely beguiles the discerning palate.

 

A Vintage of Elegance and Precision: The 2004 Evocation

The 2004 vintage granted Bordeaux a cooler, more temperate growing season after the heatwave of 2003. The resulting wines from Saint-Emilion offer a vivacity and precision that is sometimes eclipsed by the more flamboyant years. For investors, such nuances are particularly enticing, as wines like the 2004 Le Dome from Le Dome demonstrate an exquisite balance that lends itself to graceful ageing.

 

The Graceful Maturation of 2004 Le Dome

As the 2004 Le Dome graces the glass with its aged hue, reminders of fresh black cherries and currants transform into a medley of leather, truffle, and a subtle hint of cassis. On the palate, it unveils a dignified structure with tannins that have softened into velvet elegance, merged with a core of mineral-laced dark fruit that portrays the quintessential sensorial journey through Bordeaux's applauded terroir.

Not bereft of vitality, this wine from Le Dome remains animated by a backbone of acidity that suggests its narrative is far from complete. This deftly crafted cuvée reminds us that within its fibres lies a testament to viticulture's skill in harnessing both sun and soil to produce a wine with poise and longevity.

Discerning collectors and investors who appreciate the subtler years will find solace in the measured tempo at which the 2004 Le Dome unfurls its narrative. This wine exemplifies an opportune intersection of quality and value for those looking to diversify their portfolios with a vintage whose tale is etched not in broad strokes but in delicate whispers of complexity and charm.

Current market price

$1,450.00

12x75cl

Highest score

91

POP score

79.09

Scores and tasting notes

90-92

A fragrant, ethereal-styled, dark ruby/purple-tinged effort, Le Dome’s 2004 offers a precise, pure nose of menthol, cranberries, raspberries, and cherries. This medium-bodied St.-Emilion, which obviously includes considerable Cabernet Franc in the blend, exhibits good ripeness, striking elegance, and potential complexity as well as purity. Although there is not a great deal of depth, it is a suave 2004 that should shed its tannin in 2-3 years, and drink well over the following 12-15.

Robert Parker Jr - The Wine Advocate, 28 April 2005

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