2023 Dominus - Cabernet Sauvignon Blend Napa (750ml)
Dominus Estate was founded in 1983 by Christian Moueix, the Bordeaux vintner behind Château Petrus, who partnered to farm Napa Valley's historic Napanook vineyard in Yountville. The vineyard traces its roots to plantings dating back to 1836, and Moueix brought an Old World, dry-farmed approach to the site, sending vine roots deep into the volcanic soils at the base of the Mayacamas Mountains. The 2023 vintage is widely regarded as one of the finest in Napa Valley history, offering a rare balance of freshness and ripeness. The blend centers on Cabernet Sauvignon, rounded out with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, and spends about 20 months aging in French oak, a portion of it new.
The wine opens with aromas of blackcurrant, crushed stone, cedar, and graphite, layered with subtle florals and savory herbal notes. On the palate, it shows polished, ultra-fine tannins and a medium to full body, with pristine dark fruit and a long, precise, mineral-driven finish. The result is a wine of remarkable purity and restraint, built for extended cellaring yet already approachable in its youth.
A benchmark Napa Valley Cabernet blend for serious collectors.