Le Dome Bordeaux Blend
| Vintage: | 2008 |
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| Description: | Founded in 1996, Le Dome is allegedly the biggest expression of Cabernet Franc of any Bordeaux wine – surpassing Chateau Cheval Blanc and Le Dome's neighbor, Chateau Angelus. Its origins have their roots in the ‘garage' movement of the 1990's. Jonathan Maltus of Chateau Teyssier, the estate's creator, was at the epicenter of this movement, with his sought-after wine Le Dome being one of the top three cult wines from the region. The vines, planted from 1960 to 1970, are on 3.20 hectares of sandy soils above a layer of light clay with a Crasse de Fer (iron deposits). The iron deposits, coupled with the south facing slope, ensure amazing drainage, keeping the vines seeking moisture. Maltus produces eight Saint-Emilion wines, ranging from the estate wines Chateau Teyssier and Chateau Laforge, as well as limited-release single vineyard wines Le Dome, Le Carre, Les Asteries, and Vieux Chateau Mazerat. Maltus has also ventured into Napa Valley, with single-vineyard wines produced under the World's End label. |
| Price: | $ 139.94 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from The San Francisco Wine Trading Company
| Address: |
250 Taraval St. San Francisco, CA 94116 United States |
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| Telephone (toll-free): | 800-681-9463 |
| Telephone (regular): | 415-731-6222 |
| Fax: | 415-731-0155 |
First added to 1000 Corks on February 14, 2024.
