Chateau La Dominique Saint Emilion 2016 (750ml)

La Dominique is a blend of 85% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon grown on soils complsed of clay-gravel, clay-limestone and sands on clay.  The vines are about 30 years old and planted at a density of 7500 vines/ha.  They practice traditional viticulture and use cover crops every two rows, according to the vigour of the vine.  The harvest is done manually and timed with the the ripening schedule of each variety. Stainless steel fermenation and aging in a combination of vessels for 14 months; 50% new barrels, 40% 1 year old barrels, 10% amphorae and vegetable polymer egg and globe.