2014 Le Dome

The 2014 Le Dome was tasted directly after its lieutenant, the Vieux Chateau Mazerat, and to be frank I found that the latter had overtaken the Le Dome in its slipstream. Sure, the Le Dome comes replete with attractive black cherry, allspice and black truffle aromas, although I discerned more complexity conferred upon the Vieux Chateau Mazerat. The palate is medium-bodied with a rounded, generous opening, quite rich and heady as usual, although the acidity keeps a rein on the things. It is a voluminous Le Dome, but I still uphold that this would have benefited from a shorter cuvaison period. Mar 2017, www.robertparker.com