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Dominus 2011

Dominus

Case Format: 6x75cl

Max score: 96.0

In the 1960s, Christian Moueix, who was a student in the United States, analysed the unique potential of Napa Valley with close interest. Since then, his experience, know-how and attention to detail have allowed him to recreate another great wine: Dominus, which has been produced since 1983 in Yountville, in the unique Napanook terroir. A vivid expression of its unique site, Dominus is a profound and powerful wine, exemplifying purity. With articulated fruit and polished tannins, the wine has elegance, complexity, great length and improves with age.

IN BOND

CRITIC REVIEWS

89
Robert M. Parker, Jr.

The 2011 Dominus, which had the misfortunate to follow the virtually perfect 2010, is a blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc (5,000 cases produced). The late harvest began on October 15 and finished on October 24. This is an elegant Dominus with good opulence, a deep plum/garnet color, and notes of tobacco leaf, forest floor, underbrush, red and blackcurrants, plum sauce and Asian soy. Medium to full-bodied on the attack and mid-palate, it falls off slightly in the mouth (a characteristic of the 2011 vintage). It should be fully mature in another year or two, and last for 10-12 years. It is undoubtedly a success in this challenging vintage.

95
Lisa Perrotti-Brown

A blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 9% Petit Verdot, the 2011 Dominus is deep garnet in color. It springs from the glass with bright, youthful notes of kirsch, black raspberries, redcurrant jelly, and red roses, leading to suggestions of wild sage, damp soil, and crushed rocks. The medium-bodied palate is vivacious and spritely with soft, fine-grained tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing with a red berry lift.

DELIVERY INFORMATION

Cru Wine stores all its wines in-bond with LCB Eton Park. Wines purchased to be stored In-Bond (IB) or En Primeur are not available for immediate delivery. Storage charges will apply if you choose to store your wines with us. Duty and VAT will be applied if you choose to have your wines delivered to a UK address. If you live outside of mainland UK additional delivery charges will occur.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

COLOUR

REGION

VINTAGE

CASE FORMAT

MAX CRITIC SCORE

96.0

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