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Dominus Estate Bordeaux 2008 (750 ml)

Dominus Estate Bordeaux 2008 (750 ml)

Tasting Notes For Dominus Estate Bordeaux 2008

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 estateā€™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

Wine Spectator Review -Ā Issue Nov 15, 2011Ā - Rated 94:
Very Bordeaux-like in its makeup and structure, this firm wine offers good acidity and tight tannins, delivering complex flavors of loamy earth, vivid dried currant and berry, with anise and mineral notes sprinkled in. My favorite young Dominus of late. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2022. 4,500 cases made. ā€” JL

Robert Parker Wine AdvocateĀ Review -Ā Published 22nd Dec 2010Ā - Rated 99:
Made in a more masculine style, the 2008 Dominus has all of that along with bigger body and more structure, fat, density and texture. Both are brilliant wines and they represent the finest back-to-back vintages for Dominus since 2001 and 2002 or 1990 and 1991. Both the 2007 and 2008 Dominus should drink well for 25-30 years. - Robert M. Parker, Jr.

James SucklingĀ Review -Ā PublishedĀ April 9, 2012Ā - Rated 95:
This is very pure fruit for Dominus. This will be interesting to see how it develops in the future. 2008 was a very small crop. Very perfumed and beautiful, with currants, flowers, and notes of mint. Full-bodied, with round velvety tannins that lead up to a chocolate and ripe berry finish. This is showing great fruit, and a great finish. Structurally this is like a 2005 La Mission. Best after 2014.

Winery Dominus Estate
Country United States
Region Napa Valley,Ā California
Year 2008
Grape Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Size 750 ML
ABV 14.5%
Wine Style Red Wine
$279.95
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Tasting Notes For Dominus Estate Bordeaux 2008

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 estateā€™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

Wine Spectator Review -Ā Issue Nov 15, 2011Ā - Rated 94:
Very Bordeaux-like in its makeup and structure, this firm wine offers good acidity and tight tannins, delivering complex flavors of loamy earth, vivid dried currant and berry, with anise and mineral notes sprinkled in. My favorite young Dominus of late. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2022. 4,500 cases made. ā€” JL

Robert Parker Wine AdvocateĀ Review -Ā Published 22nd Dec 2010Ā - Rated 99:
Made in a more masculine style, the 2008 Dominus has all of that along with bigger body and more structure, fat, density and texture. Both are brilliant wines and they represent the finest back-to-back vintages for Dominus since 2001 and 2002 or 1990 and 1991. Both the 2007 and 2008 Dominus should drink well for 25-30 years. - Robert M. Parker, Jr.

James SucklingĀ Review -Ā PublishedĀ April 9, 2012Ā - Rated 95:
This is very pure fruit for Dominus. This will be interesting to see how it develops in the future. 2008 was a very small crop. Very perfumed and beautiful, with currants, flowers, and notes of mint. Full-bodied, with round velvety tannins that lead up to a chocolate and ripe berry finish. This is showing great fruit, and a great finish. Structurally this is like a 2005 La Mission. Best after 2014.

Winery Dominus Estate
Country United States
Region Napa Valley,Ā California
Year 2008
Grape Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Size 750 ML
ABV 14.5%
Wine Style Red Wine
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