Le Dome Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2016, Chateau Teyssier

This single-vineyard of three hectares is situated next to Château Angelus and represents the highest manifestation of Cabernet Franc in a wine of this level from Bordeaux. Eighty per cent of the vineyard is dedicated to this variety – the rest is old-vine Merlot.

Concentration and definition are therefore the watchwords for this benchmark wine. The production of Le Dome is not large at around 1,000 cases. The palate is opulent, full-bodied with spicy black fruits, saturated tannins and a texture so smooth you could slide down it.

Robert Parker, barrel samples POINTS 92-94 : Le Dome exhibits a deep purple color along with abundant aromas of blueberries, mulberries, spring flowers, white chocolate and spice.This supple-textured, medium to full-bodied wine has finesse, but it does not sacrifice any concentration, depth or length. Drink it over the next 15+ years.