A racy sample for the vintage with blackberry, stone and orange-peel character. Medium- bodied, this has fine tannins and a fresh, linear finish. Bright and polished.

93-94 points, En Primeur 2024 www.jamessuckling.com 

Ripe and concentrated, good forward push here, instantly quite captivating on the palate due to the texture, weight and vibrancy. Lifted and so joyous, definitely not as built or rich as previous vintages but this really works with silkiness, chalkiness and brightness. Good persistence and charm. Stylish. So easy to drink this. Restrained and precise but not too much. Ageing 50% new barrels, 35% one year barrel, 15% amphorae for 14 months. 3.56pH. Gwen Lucas director. Tasted three times.

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The 2024 La Dominique, matured in 50% new oak, is distinctly fresher on the nose than many of its peers. This is nowhere near as complex as the 2022 yet it conveys brightness and a sense of place. The palate is medium-bodied and fresh, with crisp, ripe tannins and a marine-influenced finish. It's a little reserved in style. This is not a blockbuster and nor should it be. It's just a well-crafted Saint-Émilion that will give 15 to 18 years pleasure.

91-93 points, En Primeur 2024 vinous.com

The 2024 La Dominique is a very pretty wine for this reemerging Saint-Émilion estate on the Pomerol border. Creamy and textured, with lovely mid-palate presence and bright fruit, La Dominique is quite attractive. Supple contours wrap around a core of red-toned fruit, blood orange, cinnamon and mocha, building into the soft, caressing finish. Production is down about 50% due to drastic selection. Tasted two times.

91-93 points, En Primeur 2024 vinous.com