Dominus

Name: Dominus Estate Dominus 2018
Brand: Collectors Wine World GmbH
SKU: 13365
Price: 389.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

Dominus Estate

USA | California | Napa Valley

389,00€

(518,67€/l)

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Variant

Lisa Perrotti-Brown for Robert Parker

Slowly, complex aromas of blackcurrant syrup, ripe black plums, boysenberries and Black Forest gateau rise from the glass, with hints of violets, star anise, black pepper, raspberry leaves and pencil lead, as well as a hint of garrigue. On the palate, the 2018 Dominus is medium to full-bodied, with a beguiling abundance of black fruits, accompanied by an invigorating freshness and great balance, framed by super-ripe, soft tannins and a beautiful tension.

Characteristics

Expansion: 18 months in 40% new wooden barrels

Grape varieties: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc

Ready to drink: Now – 2056

Alcohol: 14.5% Vol.

Allergens: contains sulphites

Manufacturer / Importer: Dominus Estate, 2570 Napanook Road, Yountville, CA 94599, USA

winery

Dominus Estate In the late 1960s, while studying at the University of California, Christian Moueix, a respected winemaker from Bordeaux, fell in love with the Napa Valley and its wines. After graduating, he returned home to manage the family vineyards, including Château Petrus. His love for Napa Valley remained and in 1981 he discovered the historic Napanook Vineyard, which had provided the grapes for some of the best Napa Valley wines in the 1940s and 50s. He took it over together with his cousin, the oenologist Jean-Claude Berrout. The vineyards cover 50 hectares of vines, some of which are still planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc dating back to 1880. These are the oldest vines in Napa County. The wines of the Dominus Estate are known today for their elegance, complexity and finesse. In addition to the world-famous “Dominus”, wines such as “Napanook” and “Othello” are produced, which are also highly regarded.

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