Dominus Estate Bordeaux 2009 (750 ml)

Dominus Estate is the Napa Valley property of Bordeaux producer Christian Moueix. The wine is bottled from the historic Napanook Vineyard. Located at the foothills of the Mayacamas, the vineyard was planted in 1838 and continues to evolve under the stewardship of Christian Moueix. The estate’s Bordeaux varietals benefit from the Yountville microclimate where temperatures are moderated by cool breezes from the San Pablo Bay. The resulting wine is a uniquely refined expression of this special terroir.

Critic Ratings

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate Review - Rated 99:

Wine Advocate describes the 2009 Dominus as a sensuous blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot with evolving baked blackcurrant, plum preserve, mulberry, and fruitcake. Savory and floral accents include charcuterie, camphor, chocolate-covered cherry, candied violet, and a mineral cast-iron note. Fine-grained tannins keep the medium- to full-bodied palate balanced through a very long, perfumed finish.

Jeb Dunnuck Review - Rated 98:

Jeb Dunnuck found the 2009 Dominus deeply colored, concentrated, and decadent, with blackcurrant, black cherry, graphite, pencil shaving, and crushed-flower aromas. The full-bodied palate is pure, layered, and exceptionally well balanced. Its depth and structure support an aging outlook of another two to three decades.

James Suckling Review - Rated 98:

James Suckling emphasizes lavender, flowers, currants, and raspberries in the aromatic profile of the 2009 Dominus. Dense fruit is matched by firm, silky tannins and a dusty texture, yet the wine remains notably balanced. The finish is persistent and composed, showing why this vintage continues to command attention.