Coming from the northwest region of the appellation, not far from Cheval Blanc, and L'L' just across the road, the 2020 Château La Dominique is another round, supple, incredibly impressive wine from this estate, which has clearly been on an upward trajectory. A blend of 85% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon that spent 14 months in 50% new barrels (17% was in amphora), its deep ruby/purple hue is followed by a Pomerol-like array of cassis, darker cherries, chocolate, truffly earth, and spring flowers. With medium to full-bodied richness, a round, supple, sexy mouthfeel, and beautiful tannins, it's another remarkable effort that readers will love to have in the cellar. While it offers pleasure even today, it's going to benefit from just 3-5 years of bottle age and shine over the following 15+.

95 points, JebDunnuck.com (March 2023)

A very fine La Dominique with curated and polished tannins that spread across the palate. together with plenty of berry, slate, wet-earth and spice character. Bright finish. Fine-grained. Needs time to open and come together. Try after 2027.

94 points, JamesSuckling.com (May 2023)

The 2020 La Dominique has delivered on its promising showing from barrel. Wonderful delineation and precision on the nose, a mélange of red and black fruit, cedar, graphite and subtle tobacco scents. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannins, energetic and tensile, with more complexity on the slightly creamy finish than you would have found a decade ago. This is surfeited with promise - one of the finest releases in recent years from an estate that's got its mojo back.

94 points, Vinous (December 2022)