2019 Domaine de l'A
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The 2019 Domaine de l'A opens in the glass with aromas of sweet blackberries, cassis, spices, flowers and nicely integrated oak. Medium to full-bodied, pure and vibrant, with a fleshy texture and controlled power, it’s a seamless, serious wine that illustrates the estate’s upward trajectory. This is a complete wine that can age beautifully over the next decade.
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James Suckling
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From one of my favorite estates in the Castillon region, the 2019 Domaine De L'A reveals a medium ruby hue as well as a brilliant array of red and black currants, tobacco leaf, sandalwood, and loamy earth, with that classic, savory minerality that seems to always show from this appellation. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it's seamless, flawlessly balanced, has gorgeous tannins, and a great finish. As I've written about past vintages, don't miss it. It will evolve for over two decades.
Stéphane and Christiane Derenoncourt's 2019 Domaine de l'A is a real standout. A touch more Franc than in the past helps convey an added kick of brightness and energy that works so well in balancing the wine's natural richness. The 2019 is classy and elegant, with tremendous purity of fruit. The 2019 is terrific, but it also is going to need a few years in bottle to be at its best.
A pretty nose of raspberries, blackcurrants, sandalwood, dried lavender and sage. Medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity. Elegant and fresh finish. Drink from 2023.