{"title":"Chateau Le Dome","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChateau Le Dome\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of \u003cstrong\u003eSaint-Emilion's original \"garagistes,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e becoming a pioneer in Cabernet Franc-dominant blends in the region. The chateau is led by the innovative and outlandish British winemaker, \u003cstrong\u003eJonathan Maltus,\u003c\/strong\u003e who founded Le Dome wine in 1996. With a prime terroir set next to \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Chateau Angelus\" href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/winery-chateau-angelus\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChateau Angelus\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Chateau Canon\" href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/winery-chateau-canon\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChateau Canon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e at a fraction of the cost, Le Dome wine is one of Bordeaux's rarest cuvées and greatest offers on the open market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChateau Le Dome: History Behind the Bordeaux Garagiste\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJonathan Maltus moved to Bordeaux in 1990 after a lifelong career in the petrochemical industry. Maltus took a stark interest in winemaking and was drawn to Saint-Emilion, eventually becoming a \u003cstrong\u003epioneering figure in the region's \"garagiste\" movement\u003c\/strong\u003e in the 1990s. He then purchased a small 2.5-hectare vineyard after selling his house in Chelsea, London, believing the vineyards were filled with Merlot. However, shortly after the purchase, his vineyard manager noticed Le Dome's \u003cstrong\u003esite was overwhelmingly planted to Cabernet Franc,\u003c\/strong\u003e forcing Maltus to change his original plans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsequently, Le Dome wine comprised \u003cstrong\u003e80-85% Cabernet Franc, the highest proportion of any Bordeaux wine.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cuvée was later refined when Maltus brought on \u003cstrong\u003eGilles Pauquet \u003c\/strong\u003eas consulting oenologist; under the direction of the \u003cstrong\u003eformer Cheval Blanc winemaker\u003c\/strong\u003e, Chateau Le Dome moved to 80% new oak, started picking earlier, and moved to a higher planting density (8,333 vines\/HA). Today, \u003cstrong\u003eThomas Duclos,\u003c\/strong\u003e best known for his work at \u003cstrong\u003eTroplong Mondot and Chateau Canon\u003c\/strong\u003e, consults Maltus at Chateau Le Dome. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2019, Maltus sold 50% of his ownership to the Czech-based J\u0026amp;T Finance Group, though he still leads the winemaking and daily operations. Under his guidance, Le Dome wine has risen to become one of Saint-Emilion's most coveted wines, while Maltus became the \u003cstrong\u003efirst English winemaker to be awarded a 100-point score from Robert Parker. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLe Dome Saint-Emilion: Grand Cru Classe Terroir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChateau Le Dome sits in Bordeaux's Saint-Emilion appellation \u003cstrong\u003enext to powerhouses Chateau Angelus and Chateau Canon.\u003c\/strong\u003e Le Dome's Saint-Emilion vineyard is now 7 hectares and certified HEV3 due to the chateau's organic and biodynamic farming practices. The vineyard is located on a gentle southward slope of well-draining, iron-clay soils that beautifully complement the Cabernet Franc and Merlot vines. The resulting fruit is rich, concentrated, and opulent, lending itself to lively and fragrant final blends. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2019, \u003cstrong\u003erenowned architect Lord Norman Foster\u003c\/strong\u003e was enlisted to build a state-of-the-art winery for Chateau Le Dome. Foster is best known as the mastermind behind \u003cstrong\u003eApple's Cupertino Loop, London's The Gherkin, and Chateau Margaux's renovated winery.\u003c\/strong\u003e The new building was completed for the 2020 vintage and features a 360-degree view of the vineyard and surrounding landscape, alongside a domed, terracotta-tiled, timber roof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLe Dome 2010\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChateau Le Dome earned its first, and only, 100-point score from Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate to date. The celebrated critic labelled the wine a 25-35-year wine with extraordinary elegance and finesse, outperforming the preceding 2009. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLe Dome 2009\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2009 Chateau Le Dome earned a near-perfect score from Robert Parker with a 99-point rating for its power, concentration, and depth. Parker stated the wine was \"one of the most distinctive wines made in Bordeaux\" and \"Jonathan Malthus’ finest wine to date.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdd Le Dome Wine To Your Cellar\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChateau Le Dome hails from one of Bordeaux's greatest terroirs, selling at a fraction of the price of nearby competitors. At under $250 for 100-pointers, Le Dome wine is a collector's gem and perfect to add to any collection. 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