France · Bordeaux

Chateau La Dominique

Chateau La Dominique is a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé estate of approximately 23 hectares bordering Cheval Blanc and the Pomerol plateau, a location that imparts warmth and ripeness to the predominantly Merlot-based blend. Classified as Grand Cru Classé in Saint-Emilion's hierarchy, the château was acquired by Clément Fayat in 1969 and underwent significant investment through the 2000s, including an award-winning glass-and-wood winery designed by Jean Nouvel completed in 2013. The 1982 vintage is the top transaction year across 207 auction lots—consistent with that year's legendary status in Saint-Emilion and the wine's adjacency to the Pomerol plateau. Auction pricing peaks at $1,434, reflecting exceptional bottles from great years. The portfolio average of $110 positions La Dominique comfortably in the mid-tier of Right Bank classified estates, above generic Saint-Emilion but below the premiers grands crus classés. The estate's proximity to Cheval Blanc is consistently cited by buyers as a quality argument, though La Dominique's prices remain a fraction of its neighbour's. The blend is typically around 80% Merlot with Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and a small amount of Malbec, vinified using temperature-controlled concrete tanks and matured in 40–50% new oak. Consistent 207-lot auction presence confirms steady demand across multiple decades of vintages.