Chateau La Dominique is an estate in Saint Emilion known for its Merlot-based red wine. It was rated Grand Cru Classe in the official 1955 classification of Saint Emilion.Located close to the Pomerol border, the vineyard extends to around 30 hectares (75 acres) and is planted mostly on sandy gravel, but with more clay than its neighbor Cheval Blanc. The majority of plantings are Merlot (around 81 percent), with 16 percent Cabernet Franc (although this is increasing) and a little Cabernet Sauvignon.