Dominus Estate 2020 Napa Valley
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Dominus Estate 2020 Napa Valley
Extremely Limited 98 Point Dominus, from Christian Moueix of Petrus!
Quick Taste
- 98 Points!
- From the Moueix family of Chateau Petrus
- 'full-bodied and richly textured'
- 'enough freshness to support the generous fruit, finishing long and oh-so-spicy.'
- Limited Production and Small Allocations!
About Dominus Estate 2020 Napa Valley
The historic Napanook Vineyard, one of the oldest vineyards in the Napa Valley that has been in production since the late 19th century, is the home of Christian Moueix of Chateau Petrus' Dominus. Located in the heart of Napa Valley, Dominus is an iconic wine that never lacks bold intensity and power. The vineyard’s volcanic, well-draining soils are specifically suited to growing Bordeaux varietals, and winemaker Tod Mostero vinifies each dry-farmed parcel separately. Attention to detail is unparalleled, with minimal intervention allowing the terroir to fully express itself in the wine. The 2018 was Wine Spectator #1 Top 100 Wine of 2021.
Minimal intervention and restraint throughout the process of grape berry selection, fermentation and aging preserve the character of the fruit. The resulting wines convey the very personality of the vineyard. Dominus winemaking includes separate lot-by-lot fermentation. Cluster sorting by hand is complemented by an optical berry sorting system. Gentle pumping-over extracts aromas, color and tannins. Racking barrel to barrel in 100% French oak removes
sediment and assures clarification of the wine during aging in 40% new oak.
The blend is 95% Cabernet Sauvignon 5% Cabernet Franc, and harvest was completed before grapes could be affected by the Glass Fire which started on September 27th. Smaller production than the previous two vintages, so this is very limited!
98 points James Suckling
‘Aromas of blackcurrants, black cherries, hints of graphite, wet earth, and lavender. Sandalwood. Full-bodied with an impressive and refined structure that runs deep and vertical in the wine. Chewy. Hints of chocolate and hazelnut at the end.’
96 points The Wine Independent
'A blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, the 2020 Dominus has a deep garnet-purple color. It rolls out of the glass with expressive notes of baked blackberries, preserved plums, and kirsch, with suggestions of Indian spices, sandalwood, potpourri, and black truffles, plus a ferrous hint. The full-bodied palate delivers a firm, grainy texture with just enough freshness to support the generous fruit, finishing long and oh-so-spicy. Yum!'
95 points Wine Advocate
'An excellent wine, even if not a great Dominus, the 2020 Dominus delivers waves of dark fruit—think predominantly cassis. A blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, it's full-bodied and richly textured, perhaps a bit warm and open-knit because of the summer's heat, but with a long, velvety finish attractively tinged with mocha and dark chocolate.'
95 points Wine Spectator
‘This throws off dense kirsch and linzer torte aromas and flavors, along with a mix of smoldering tobacco, leather, warm paving stone and licorice root hints that provide a brooding edge on the back end. Surprisingly backward (for the vintage) and impressively done. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2026 through 2040.’
Wine Details
- Alcohol % 15.0%
- Bottle Size 750 ml
- Wine Type Red
- Country United States
- Region California
- Appellation Napa
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